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[COLUMNIST] The future economy: Reinventing Malaysian educational system
We need to build our own, sovereign, technology layer in Malaysia to ensure that its power is geared toward our nation's benefits.
Mon May 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] IR 4.0: Closing the digital gaps [COLUMNIST] IR 4.0: Closing the digital gaps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/71548998727_KUALALUMPUR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] IR 4.0: Closing the digital gaps
The focus on Malaysia's progression within the realms of Industrial Revolution 4.0 remains crucial.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale [COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646623893_TBmodernagriculture.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale
The application of the 4IR in the agricultural sector underscores its role as more than just technological progression.
Fri Mar 15 2024

Govt allocates RM28 mln to develop MyStartUp platform - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move is in line with decisions made by the Digital Economy Council and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Fri Oct 13 2023

Anwar announces the establishment of Malaysia Centre For 4IR
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the establishment of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia (Malaysia Centre for 4IR)
Mon May 15 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian food security framework [COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian food security framework](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/61511260162_padi.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian food security framework
Malaysia is in dire need of an alternative radical, holistic and strategic framework for national food security.
Fri Dec 09 2022
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[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian food security framework - Part 1
Aligning the individual consumers behaviours with the overall food security strategy shall not be the last in terms of its importance.
Thu Dec 08 2022

5G technology key to national digital education revolution
Dr Muhammad Helmi said the 5G technology will create a more interesting and interactive environment.
Wed Jun 15 2022

Dr Adham: 4IR MRANTI innovation hub to benefit 1,250 business owners this year
The 4IR Innovation Hub, developed at the MRANTI Park, is expected to benefit 1,250 business owners this year.
Thu May 26 2022

4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin
A global crisis such as the COVID-19 outbreak has shown Malaysia's vulnerability in food security.
Thu May 26 2022

Whither Malaysian 5G rollout
For once do the right thing.
Fri Feb 25 2022
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[COLUMNIST] Closing 2021: Reflecting on the Dire State of the Nation
Flood forecasting and warning systems need to be improved via expansion of monitoring areas and use 4IR technologies to crunch big data from multiple sources
Wed Dec 29 2021

Ringgit open for downward speculative pressure?
Malaysia might be riper than ever for another round of speculative pressure on its currency.
Mon Dec 20 2021

Report: DNB's single wholesale 5G network to increase GDP to 5 pct or RM122 bln in 2030
DNB said the report, entitled "Estimating the economic impact of the Single Wholesale 5G Network in Malaysia", was published in conjunction with the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council meeting.
Tue Nov 16 2021

Untapped potential in digital economy, 4IR, and sustainable development in Malaysia-China trade - PM
The digital economy, the 4IR, and the adoption of sustainable development are "domains with untapped economic potentials" in the bilateral trade between Malaysia and China.
Thu Oct 14 2021

Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji
Sabah has allocated RM75.5 million this year to implement 13 education aid initiatives for students, schools, parent-teacher associations, as well as Sabah student associations
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction
The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement
The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will return tomorrow morning to continue providing his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes
Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025