Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Malaysia says no to single-use plastic
Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?
Malaysia could see another wave of infections with the Arcturus sub-variant, with new symptoms including conjunctivitis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Business leaders remain positive on 2021 outlook: Survey
Business leaders remained sanguine in the outlook going into 2021 due to the implementation of cost-cutting measures as well as the availability of various financial support programmes.
Fri Dec 18 2020
From Factory Asia To Creator China; Lessons For Malaysian SMEs
Professor Neale OConnor of Monash University Malaysia shares insights on what Malaysian SMEs and factories can learn from the economic powerhouse.
Sun Oct 28 2018
Daish threat in Malaysia: Push politics aside because anyone can end up a victim
Malaysians must put aside politics and work closely with the authorities to combat the rising threat of Daish.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Bangladeshi rich kids who grew up to be extremists
It seems that "it has become a fashion" to be an extremist.
Mon Jul 04 2016
Bangladeshis who died in Dhaka attack were Monash Malaysia students
Police, however, are still trying to confirm if they were victims or members of the armed group.
Mon Jul 04 2016
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024