ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst
Li Ka Sing Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Prof. Danny Quah said ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts. Instead, ASEAN needs to bring its own development narrative that does not lead to competitive and confrontational perspectives.
Sat Feb 01 2025
![PM urges farmers' rally not to disrupt Indonesian President's visit PM urges farmers' rally not to disrupt Indonesian President's visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737906024_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM urges farmers' rally not to disrupt Indonesian President's visit
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim doesn't oppose the gathering but says it should take place at the right time and under suitable circumstances.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737709894_TBBUNGABANGKAI.jpg)
Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney
The plant typically does not bloom more than once every few years and it lasts only about a day.
Sat Jan 25 2025
![Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737367555_TBstevensim.jpg)
Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
![Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world? Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730278087_TBMETALOGO.jpg)
Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025
![Experts warn against children snoring during sleep Experts warn against children snoring during sleep](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736840648_yawningchild.jpg)
Experts warn against children snoring during sleep
Some may think that snoring is a common occurrence during sleep and does not require treatment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
![Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736836859_tbNationalAssembly.jpg)
Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend
If Yoon Suk-Yeol decides not to attend the next trial proceedings, it will start with his legal team representing him.
Tue Jan 14 2025
![Why does Trump want to end US daylight saving time? Why does Trump want to end US daylight saving time?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736249283_TBCAPITOL.jpg)
Why does Trump want to end US daylight saving time?
US President-elect Donald Trump pushes for an end to daylight saving time, which he calls inconvenient and costly.
Sat Jan 11 2025
![Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700979367_coffeekopi.jpg)
Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows
Morning coffee drinkers have lower heart disease and overall mortality risks than all-day drinkers, a study finds.
Sat Jan 11 2025
![Behind Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song - 'Malaysia Yang Unik' Behind Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song - 'Malaysia Yang Unik'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736164750_VisitMalaysia.jpg)
Behind Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song - 'Malaysia Yang Unik'
A Malay wedding folk song has been picked as the Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song. How does choosing Kenek-Kenek Udang bring inclusivity to the theme?
Mon Jan 06 2025
![hMPV a common seasonal recurrence, no public alarm needs hMPV a common seasonal recurrence, no public alarm needs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736128869_TBHMPV.jpg)
hMPV a common seasonal recurrence, no public alarm needs
Unlike SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) in 2020, hMPV does not spread asymptomatically as extensively, says Dr B. Vinod.
Mon Jan 06 2025
![What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada's leadership crisis? What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada's leadership crisis?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71734754325_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada's leadership crisis?
Justin Trudeau has been under increasing pressure to quit since Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash.
Mon Jan 06 2025
![Whole milk and milk fat have no major impact on lipid metabolism: Study Whole milk and milk fat have no major impact on lipid metabolism: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51735799362_genericmilksusu.jpg)
Whole milk and milk fat have no major impact on lipid metabolism: Study
Long-term consumption of whole milk and milk fat does not significantly increase body weight or blood lipid burdens in mice, a new study by Chinese researchers show, according to Xinhua.
Thu Jan 02 2025
![NATO Chief Rutte worried about alliance's long-term security NATO Chief Rutte worried about alliance's long-term security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51735006451_MarkRutte.jpg)
NATO Chief Rutte worried about alliance's long-term security
The new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte currently does not see any danger of a Russian attack on the defence alliance's territory but looks to the future with concern.
Tue Dec 24 2024
![What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada's leadership crisis? What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada's leadership crisis?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41731018587_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada's leadership crisis?
Justin Trudeau is under increasing pressure to quit after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash.
Sat Dec 21 2024
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025