[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Fourteen MoUs/MoAs exchanged between Malaysia and China
Malaysia and China also inked the second cycle of the Malaysia-China five-year programme for economic and trade cooperation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Malaysia, China five-year economic programme to be signed during Li’s visit - Tengku Zafrul
Both countries have agreed to implement the second cycle of the Malaysia-China Five-Year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected
Neutron stars are born in the explosion and collapse of stars eight to 25 times the mass of the sun at the end of their life cycle.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Why does voting last six weeks in India's general election?
The election cycle sprawls over 44 days, long even by India's standards, as the 2019 vote lasted 39 days.
Thu Apr 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 1
Hidden indicators within poverty significantly contribute to perpetuating cycles of deprivation.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Jenin attack created 4,000 new refugees, part of the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement since 1948
Most Palestinians are refugees, and Israels occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip is organised around control of movement.
Sat Jul 08 2023
Proposed constitutional amendment poses threat to vulnerable children - Hartini Zainudin
Removing Section 1(e) would further marginalize and endanger vulnerable children. It would deny them their right to citizenship, perpetuating a cycle of injustice and discrimination.
Sat Jul 01 2023
COVID vaccines do not cause major menstrual issues: study
Some women have reported changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the mRNA shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Sat May 20 2023
Apple Women's Health Study preliminary findings churn surprising results
New preliminary findings from Apple Women's Health Study underscore the importance of paying attention to menstrual cycles and their connection to overall health.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Boycotting restaurants and the economic cycle
One fact that the community must realise is that the decrease in consumption will negatively impact many businesses.
Mon Jan 30 2023
This smart device goes in your toilet for at-home urine analysis
This unique process, called U-Scan, can help people take care of their nutritional health or track their menstrual cycle, for example.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Review policy which denies refugee children formal education - Tuanku Muhriz
Tuanku Muhriz calls for the review of the policy to break the generational cycle of poverty among refugees or stateless people.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Tite reiterates Brazil exit plan after World Cup elimination: 'The cycle is over'
Tite reiterated his plan to walk away from the Brazil job following World Cup elimination, adamant his "cycle" is over.
Sat Dec 10 2022
North Korea conducts longest-range missile test yet over Japan
It was the latest in an escalating cycle of military muscle flexing in the region.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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