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Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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Counter staff rotation starts today to enhance service efficiency - PSD
The initiative enhances officers' skills, diversifies roles, and improves the customer experience at service counters.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: ASEAN25: ASEAN must forge own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry
Prof Danny Quah from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS stresses that ASEAN must carve out its own development path, one that steers clear of conflict and the US-China rivalry.
Mon Feb 03 2025
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst
Li Ka Sing Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Prof. Danny Quah said ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts. Instead, ASEAN needs to bring its own development narrative that does not lead to competitive and confrontational perspectives.
Sat Feb 01 2025
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OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
OpenAI argues that its ChatGPT service only disseminates public information.
Wed Jan 29 2025
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Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026
The pilot deployment will start with smaller buses with at least 16 seats and will operate with bus captains onboard as safety operators.
Tue Jan 28 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The WBB system: A symptom of deeper failures in public healthcare policymaking
Healthcare workers in govt services are still awaiting credible solutions to their plights, but it seems their wait may be far from over.
Sat Jan 25 2025
AWANI Tonight: All eyes on Oriental Kopi’s ACE market debut
Will the hype over Oriental Kopi carry over to the stock market during its ACE Market debut on Jan 23? Astro AWANI Correspondent Faye Kwan breaks down the buzz and what to expect from the F&B chain’s IPO listing.
Wed Jan 22 2025
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Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document
The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Strengthening public spaces: Malaysia's essential response to the global rise of crowd attacks [COLUMNIST] Strengthening public spaces: Malaysia's essential response to the global rise of crowd attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Strengthening public spaces: Malaysia's essential response to the global rise of crowd attacks
The global rise in crowd attacks highlights urgent need for stronger public security and effective contingency plans against violent crimes.
Tue Jan 21 2025
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Cancer: CCAM appeals for public support to save lives of 14 children
CCAM's Lavaniyah Ganapathy says many Malaysian families are struggling with medical bankruptcy because cancer treatments are too expensive.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736739612_JeffBezos.jpg)
Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race
Elon Musk has been very clear that he's doing this for the public interest and not for his personal gain, says Jeff Bezos.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: HMPV: Is there a cause for alarm?
Despite the rise in cases in Malaysia, Molecular virologist Dr. Vinod Balasubramaniam reassures the public that HMPV is a common seasonal virus with symptoms typically ranging from mild to moderate.
Wed Jan 08 2025
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The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material
Most public housing providers declined to outline their reasons for pursuing or not pursuing cases.
Mon Jan 06 2025
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Cops seek public help to locate three missing teen girls in Ipoh
The three teenage girls are reported missing since last October.
Mon Jan 06 2025
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US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025