![ELTC’s role to be expanded to boost English proficiency - Fadhlina ELTC’s role to be expanded to boost English proficiency - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736740002_FadhlinaSidekBan.jpg)
ELTC’s role to be expanded to boost English proficiency - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek says MoE is considering several immediate improvements, including restructuring relevant centres of responsibility.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61738056659_MCMC.jpg)
Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news
AIFA accepts input in text format for now, but will be expanded to accept other formats such as videos or graphics in future, says Fahmi.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform
MOE said preschool classes will be expanded to educational institutions to ensure student dropout issues can be tackled from early stage.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704259891_TBPADUjpg.jpg)
PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts
PADU can also be expanded to include data on businesses and commercial outlets in the country, said Dr Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701163811_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices
The ban will be expanded in March to include all non-therapeutic vapes, including refillable devices, said Health Minister Mark Butler.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Rukun Negara club to be expanded to private schools - Fadhlina Rukun Negara club to be expanded to private schools - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692001679_programEksplorasiR.jpg)
Rukun Negara club to be expanded to private schools - Fadhlina
Rukun Negara should be a national ideology which lifts the essential being of our children, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688524873_TBSAR.jpg)
Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims
The search methods will be expanded to include search on land as well as via water rafting, in addition to using the tracker dogs.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675359253_MenuRahmah.jpg)
Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors
The government is considering to expand the Rahmah Menu initiative not only in the food industry but also to involve the corporate and banking sectors.
Mon Feb 13 2023
!['Malaysia Madani' concept can be expanded to ASEAN level, says Fahmi 'Malaysia Madani' concept can be expanded to ASEAN level, says Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675330672_TBFAHMIFDAZIL.jpg)
'Malaysia Madani' concept can be expanded to ASEAN level, says Fahmi
The concept of 'Malaysia Madani'can be extended to the ASEAN level to drive regional development, said Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil.
Thu Feb 02 2023
![KPT's Sulung programme to be expanded to all public universities next year KPT's Sulung programme to be expanded to all public universities next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666777769_TBKPT.jpg)
KPT's Sulung programme to be expanded to all public universities next year
The Sulung Development Programme by the MOHE will be expanded to all public universities next year, with a target of 200 recipients.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Keretapi Sarong programme must be expanded nationwide Keretapi Sarong programme must be expanded nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663312493_TBKERETAPISARONG.jpg)
Keretapi Sarong programme must be expanded nationwide
The Keretapi Sarong programme should be expanded nationwide so that everyone can celebrate Malaysia Day in the future.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Sri Aman riverbank to be expanded - Abang Jo Sri Aman riverbank to be expanded - Abang Jo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662801432_TBabgjo.jpg)
Sri Aman riverbank to be expanded - Abang Jo
The Sri Aman riverbank will be expanded to provide more facilities for people in the area, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![Twitter says it is actively testing edit button Twitter says it is actively testing edit button](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41596537238_Twitter.jpg)
Twitter says it is actively testing edit button
The trial of "Edit Tweet" will begin with internal employees, then be expanded out to the platform's "Twitter Blue" subscription population.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Rukun Negara Secretariat to be expanded to all IPTs - Halimah Rukun Negara Secretariat to be expanded to all IPTs - Halimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660383905_HalimahMohamed.jpg)
Rukun Negara Secretariat to be expanded to all IPTs - Halimah
The Rukun Negara Secretariat (SRN) will be expanded to all IPTs to instil and strengthen the spirit of unity among the community, especially IPT students.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Semarak Unity Committee to be set up at state, district level - Halimah Semarak Unity Committee to be set up at state, district level - Halimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658579885_HalimahMohamedSadi.jpg)
Semarak Unity Committee to be set up at state, district level - Halimah
The Ministry of National Unity plans to expand the setting up of the Semarak Unity Committee to the states so that more unity-related activities could be held to fuel the spirit of unity.
Sat Jul 23 2022
![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