![121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely 121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646981196_MohamadAlamin.jpg)
121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely
The 121, aged between 20s and 50s and most victims of job scams in northern Myanmar, were flown home to Malaysia from Kunming.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Preparations for Malaysia Day celebrations in full swing Preparations for Malaysia Day celebrations in full swing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663117715_SambutanHariMalays.jpg)
Preparations for Malaysia Day celebrations in full swing
The celebration of Malaysia Day this time will also feature a fashion theme from the 50s and 60s era chosen for the celebration.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Malaysia Day: Malaysian Family encouraged to dress in traditional costume, embrace diversity Malaysia Day: Malaysian Family encouraged to dress in traditional costume, embrace diversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663043494_SambutanHariMalays.jpg)
Malaysia Day: Malaysian Family encouraged to dress in traditional costume, embrace diversity
Those attending the 2022 Malaysia Day celebration are encouraged to dress in their traditional costume or the fashion of the 50s and 60s.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![US authorises fourth COVID shot for over 50s US authorises fourth COVID shot for over 50s](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622724705_Vaksin.jpg)
US authorises fourth COVID shot for over 50s
Those with immune compromising conditions and have taken four shots, are now eligible for a fifth dose.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95 pct - UKHSA Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95 pct - UKHSA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624757179_TBMASSVACCINATIONUK.jpg)
Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95 pct - UKHSA
UKHSA said that data continued to show high levels of protection against hospitalisation from the booster.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Housewife loses more than RM87,000 in Macau Scam Housewife loses more than RM87,000 in Macau Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/71582080656_macauscam.jpg)
Housewife loses more than RM87,000 in Macau Scam
A housewife in a fishing village in Igan, Mukah Division lost more than RM87,000, including her savings in Tabung Haji, after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![In 2022, 50-somethings are (finally) taking centre stage In 2022, 50-somethings are (finally) taking centre stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641886672_ageing.jpg)
In 2022, 50-somethings are (finally) taking centre stage
Could big-name models like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber be worried?
Tue Jan 11 2022
![Over 50s to get booster shot as UK says COVID vaccines have saved more than 100,000 lives Over 50s to get booster shot as UK says COVID vaccines have saved more than 100,000 lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631621619_LONDON.jpg)
Over 50s to get booster shot as UK says COVID vaccines have saved more than 100,000 lives
COVID-19 vaccines have saved more than 112,000 lives and averted 24 million cases of the disease, British officials said.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![US CDC probes new death, hospitalisation after J&J vaccine shots: Officials US CDC probes new death, hospitalisation after J&J vaccine shots: Officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611979307_JohnsonJohnson.jpg)
US CDC probes new death, hospitalisation after J&J vaccine shots: Officials
The Oregon woman, who is in her 50s, received the vaccine before the pause order on its use was issued.
Fri Apr 23 2021
![Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615369031_covid.jpg)
Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots
She said that the Gerik police station personnel, who is in his 50s, received his first dose on March 13 and the second dose at 9 am on Saturday.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Single mother loses RM480,000 in love scam Single mother loses RM480,000 in love scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598867845_lovescam.jpg)
Single mother loses RM480,000 in love scam
A single mother in her 50s who is also a government retiree claims to have lost more than RM480,000 to a love scam syndicate.
Sat Oct 10 2020
![Engineer found dead with gunshot wound in head Engineer found dead with gunshot wound in head](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51478840402_Bodies.jpg)
Engineer found dead with gunshot wound in head
It was learnt that the body of the man, in his 50s, was found in a bathroom on the second floor of his double-storey house in Section 7 by his father-in-law about 1.15pm today.
Tue Jul 25 2017
![New indy films value age before beauty New indy films value age before beauty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71489105892_AgebeforeBeauty.jpg)
New indy films value age before beauty
Thus spake Joan Crawford in "Feud: Bette and Joan," Ryan Murphy's juicy FX miniseries that revisits the notorious rivalry between Crawford and Bette Davis.
Fri Mar 10 2017
![Police arrest three men for putting up billboards in support of Anwar Police arrest three men for putting up billboards in support of Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51483145021_SptNikRosAzhan.jpg)
Police arrest three men for putting up billboards in support of Anwar
The three, who were in their 50s, were arrested while putting up a billboard in Jalan Baru, Perai, here at about 3pm Friday.
Sat Dec 31 2016
![Four missing in Pulau Bruit boat capsize Four missing in Pulau Bruit boat capsize](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81480258285_DROWNING.jpg)
Four missing in Pulau Bruit boat capsize
Until presstime at 4pm Sunday, there was no sign of skipper Pawi Nyawan, in his 50s; married couple Kamal and Mera, in their 30s; and Indonesian, Angga Wahyudi, 24.
Sun Nov 27 2016
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025