![Kelantan distributes over 37 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli affected by Northeast Monsoon Kelantan distributes over 37 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli affected by Northeast Monsoon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674292595_TBPKOBKELANTAN.jpg)
Kelantan distributes over 37 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli affected by Northeast Monsoon
Kelantan is distributing over 37 tonnes of food aid to 2,086 heads of households (KIR) of the Orang Asli community in 10 settlements via land and air.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656075379_MenteriDiJabatanP.jpg)
BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity
The BMTKM programme is giving flexibility to the heads of households (KIR) involved to choose the economic activity they want to help improve their income.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![First phase of BMTKM programme to start mid-May - Mustapa First phase of BMTKM programme to start mid-May - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651396623_MustapaMohamedBMT.jpg)
First phase of BMTKM programme to start mid-May - Mustapa
The implementation of the first phase of the BMTKM programme involving 5,000 heads of households (KIR) in 80 localities nationwide is expected to begin in the middle of this month.
Sun May 01 2022
![Flood: BWI assistance to be channelled immediately - Ismail Sabri Flood: BWI assistance to be channelled immediately - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646228407_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Flood: BWI assistance to be channelled immediately - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri today said the distribution of Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) assistance to 7,651 heads of households affected by the current floods in Kelantan and Terengganu would be channeled immediately.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![119,626 household heads eligible to receive BWI - NADMA 119,626 household heads eligible to receive BWI - NADMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641895579_BantuanWangIhsan.jpg)
119,626 household heads eligible to receive BWI - NADMA
A total of 119,626 heads of households are eligible to receive the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) compassionate aid as of 8 am today, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).
Sun Jan 23 2022
![Govt channels over RM125 mln BWI assistance to flood victims - Tengku Zafrul Govt channels over RM125 mln BWI assistance to flood victims - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642661216_Zafrul.jpg)
Govt channels over RM125 mln BWI assistance to flood victims - Tengku Zafrul
The government has so far channelled over RM125 million to the states affected by the floods to coordinate the disbursement of the BWI and BWI death assistance to heads of households.
Thu Jan 20 2022
![Floods: 85.7 per cent of households have received compassionate aid - Ismail Sabri Floods: 85.7 per cent of households have received compassionate aid - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641541728_TBMAIL.jpg)
Floods: 85.7 per cent of households have received compassionate aid - Ismail Sabri
A total of 44,573 or 85.7 per cent of the 52,024 heads of households affected by the recent floods have received the RM1,000 BWI as at 1 pm today.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![Floods: 39,255 household heads receive BWI as at noon today - Ismail Sabri Floods: 39,255 household heads receive BWI as at noon today - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641456850_TBMAIL.jpg)
Floods: 39,255 household heads receive BWI as at noon today - Ismail Sabri
A total of 39,255 or 79.5 per cent of the 49,394 heads of households affected by floods have received the government's compassionate aid of RM1,000 as at noon today.
Thu Jan 06 2022
![Over RM39 million in compassionate aid distributed to flood victims Over RM39 million in compassionate aid distributed to flood victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641452468_Masturabantuan.jpg)
Over RM39 million in compassionate aid distributed to flood victims
Over RM39 million in compassionate aid (BWI) have been distributed to heads of households affected by the recent massive floods.
Thu Jan 06 2022
![BWI: RM34 million channelled to 34,000 heads of households as of yesterday - PM BWI: RM34 million channelled to 34,000 heads of households as of yesterday - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640496660_IsmailSabri.jpg)
BWI: RM34 million channelled to 34,000 heads of households as of yesterday - PM
Ismail Sabri said the distribution of funds allocated by the Federal Government for flood victims must be made easy and expedited.
Tue Dec 28 2021
![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
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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