![Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721980947_StAnneBukitMerta.jpg)
Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam
The Feast of St Anne in Bukit Mertajam, held at the end of July, attracts thousands of pilgrims worldwide to Penang.
Fri Jul 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: CrowdStrike issue triggers global cyber outage
A global IT outage is causing widespread disruption to services worldwide. The issue is traced back to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, affecting the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720171204_WhittierAlaskaU.jpg)
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718961013_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide
Here's how climate change is pushing heat to new extremes.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717986095_SivaneswaranPoobalas.jpg)
Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration
The Doha Declaration calls for urgent global action to address the NCD crisis, which accounts for 7 out of 10 deaths worldwide.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![[OPINION] Malaysia's sustainable energy agenda [OPINION] Malaysia's sustainable energy agenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614850402_sarawakenergy.jpg)
[OPINION] Malaysia's sustainable energy agenda
Amidst the global urgency to tackle climate change, energy transition has emerged as a critical priority for nations worldwide.
Thu May 30 2024
![Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710395460_Office.jpg)
Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research
A new report revealed significant challenges in workplace ethics, with nearly a quarter of employees worldwide agreed that "it is OK to break the rules if needed to get the job done"
Tue May 14 2024
![Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714547566_classroom.jpg)
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
![MAS strikes a deal with Man United as its Official Commercial Airline partner MAS strikes a deal with Man United as its Official Commercial Airline partner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711086979_TBMASjpg.jpg)
MAS strikes a deal with Man United as its Official Commercial Airline partner
The multi-year partnership aims to tap into football club's vast community of over 1.1 billion fans and followers worldwide.
Fri Mar 22 2024
!['Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO 'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710915035_kids.jpg)
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
It's About YOUth: Engaging youth in higher education collaboration
Malaysia has been actively fostering education partnerships worldwide to position itself as global higher education hub. Jazreel Goh, Country Director of British Council Malaysia and UK alumni, Zaim Mohzani discuss strengthening UK-Malaysia education partnership and engaging youth in the process.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers [COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707198982_TBalcoholjpg.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers
The issue of substance abuse among teenagers arises as a pressing concern, entwining its influence throughout communities worldwide.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701949750_fossilizedmalemosq.jpg)
Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674881753_Babi.jpg)
World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports
Vietnam's plans to export doses in coming months to fight a disease that regularly ravages pig farms worldwide.
Tue Dec 05 2023