![Phase One of PPN maintained until the three key threshold value indicators are achieved Phase One of PPN maintained until the three key threshold value indicators are achieved](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624538140_PcIsmailsabri.jpg)
Phase One of PPN maintained until the three key threshold value indicators are achieved
Phase One of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN) will be maintained until the three key threshold value indicators are achieved, said Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![PM to announce more comprehensive assistance tomorrow or Tuesday PM to announce more comprehensive assistance tomorrow or Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623805815_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PM to announce more comprehensive assistance tomorrow or Tuesday
The government will announce either tomorrow or Tuesday a more comprehensive form of assistance for various groups in the country who are affected by Phase One of Movement Control under the NRP.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![National Recovery Plan's assistance still being fine-tuned - Tengku Zafrul National Recovery Plan's assistance still being fine-tuned - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624538589_zafrul.jpg)
National Recovery Plan's assistance still being fine-tuned - Tengku Zafrul
The government is still in the process of refining the current assistance provided during the implementation of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
Thu Jun 24 2021
![Govt allows G1, G2 contractors to operate during MCO 3.0 phase 1 Govt allows G1, G2 contractors to operate during MCO 3.0 phase 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51588138295_Kontraktor.jpg)
Govt allows G1, G2 contractors to operate during MCO 3.0 phase 1
GI and G2 categories contractors appointed by local authorities (PBT) to carry out construction work for small-scale projects have been allowed to operate throughout Phase 1 of MCO 3.0.
Thu Jun 24 2021
![COVID: Almost 400,000 sporadic cases from Jan 1 to June 19 - Health DG COVID: Almost 400,000 sporadic cases from Jan 1 to June 19 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624289147_TBNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID: Almost 400,000 sporadic cases from Jan 1 to June 19 - Health DG
A total of 398,846 COVID-19 infections out of the 578,105 reported in the country from Jan 1 to June 19 this year were sporadic cases, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry 150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620060671_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry
A total of 150 construction sites nationwide have been ordered to close since June 1 for failing to comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![KPLB agencies allocate RM231 mln to assist affected groups during MCO KPLB agencies allocate RM231 mln to assist affected groups during MCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591410552_AbdulLatiffAhmad.jpg)
KPLB agencies allocate RM231 mln to assist affected groups during MCO
A total of RM231 million has been allocated by all agencies under the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) to assist affected groups during the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![MEF calls for well-coordinated enforcement activities on businesses MEF calls for well-coordinated enforcement activities on businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF calls for well-coordinated enforcement activities on businesses
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for well-coordinated and communicated enforcement activities on businesses to avoid confusion and disruption to their operations.
Sat Jun 19 2021
![Govt studying requests for business operations to close at 10 pm Govt studying requests for business operations to close at 10 pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624097238_DatukSeriMustapaM.jpg)
Govt studying requests for business operations to close at 10 pm
The government is looking into requests from industry players to allow business operations to be extended to 10 pm during the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.
Sat Jun 19 2021
![Malaysia, Saudi Arabia working together to revive tourism industry - MOTAC Malaysia, Saudi Arabia working together to revive tourism industry - MOTAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585409573_TBMOTACx.jpg)
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia working together to revive tourism industry - MOTAC
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are working together to revive the tourism and culture industry through a number of initiatives.
Sat Jun 19 2021
![Six locals compounded, six foreigners detained for violating SOP in KL Six locals compounded, six foreigners detained for violating SOP in KL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616305021_KetuaPolisDaerahA.jpg)
Six locals compounded, six foreigners detained for violating SOP in KL
Six local men including a premises owner were compounded while six foreign men were detained when they gathered to perform Friday prayers in congregation at a shophouse in Taman Nirwana, Ampang.
Sat Jun 19 2021
![MCO 3.0 shows positive signs - Azmin MCO 3.0 shows positive signs - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624021998_AzminAliPPVRAPI.jpg)
MCO 3.0 shows positive signs - Azmin
The government's efforts in implementing Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0 or total lockdown has shown positive signs and reduced the infectivity rate or COVID-19 R-naught (Rt) in the country.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![Syariah Courts to operate as usual with strict SOP Syariah Courts to operate as usual with strict SOP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604502951_KompleksMahkamah.jpg)
Syariah Courts to operate as usual with strict SOP
Syariah Courts nationwide can continue to operate as usual from June 15, after the National Security Council (MKN) listed judicial matters as permitted activities during the MCO 3.0.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![MCO 3.0: Paddy, rice industry to operate 24 hours at full staff capacity MCO 3.0: Paddy, rice industry to operate 24 hours at full staff capacity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623925212_padi.jpg)
MCO 3.0: Paddy, rice industry to operate 24 hours at full staff capacity
The operating hours for all activities related to the paddy and rice industry have been extended to 24 hours at full capacity.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![MCO 3.0 phase one effective in efforts to flatten COVID-19 curve - Ismail Sabri MCO 3.0 phase one effective in efforts to flatten COVID-19 curve - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623846639_PcIsmailsabri.jpg)
MCO 3.0 phase one effective in efforts to flatten COVID-19 curve - Ismail Sabri
Phase one of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0 that came into force on June 1 has shown positive developments in the effort to flatten the COVID-19 infection curve.
Wed Jun 16 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
![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