Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology
EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Astro AWANI staff killed in MEX highway accident
Ahmad Hafiz Azhar Nordin, who was believed to be on his way to work, was killed after his motorcycle skidded this morning.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Maintaining good mental health in workplace crucial for overall well-being - Lee
Managers can undergo skills strengthening workshops to equip them with the knowledge of recognising symptoms, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Thu Oct 10 2024
122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Aaron-Wooi Yik to skip China Open due to injury
Soh Wooi Yik said he is still recovering from a toe fracture sustained during the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics last month.
Fri Sep 13 2024
How to prioritize young people's mental well-being by teaching mental fitness
Self-efficacy, key to mental fitness, comes from skill mastery, role models, optimism, and supportive feedback.
Sun Sep 01 2024
How AI brings corporate might to small teams, reshaping business for all
GenAI is making sophisticated technology and specialised skills more broadly accessible, empowering small teams to achieve more.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Selangor State Secretary Office's bus skids, seven severely injured
The bus skidded and crashed into a two-metre-deep ditch in Banting, said Wan Md Razali.
Wed Aug 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] The impact of micro-credentials on lifelong learning and Fourth Industrial Revolution
With courses focusing on artificial intelligence, the IoT, and smart technologies, micro-credentials help adult learners acquire comprehensive skills that align with rapid digitalisation.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Tennis - Nadal to skip US Open, plans to return at Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal said his next event will be the Sept. 20-22 Laver Cup in Berlin.
Thu Aug 08 2024
DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid
TVET programs in Malaysia are generally conducted by TVET institutions accredited by two primary bodies: the MQA and JPK.
Wed Jul 24 2024
At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff
The bus skidded off a highway in Peru's Andean Ayacucho region at dawn, overturning and plummeting down a slope of about 200 meters.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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