AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks
An alarming rise in job scams is putting countless people at risk of exploitation. Scott Stiles, Head of Fair Hiring, Asia at SEEK, brings his unique perspective of moving from grassroots social enterprise work to his current corporate role to shed light on the tactics used and the red flags to look out for.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Govt allocates RM30 mln to MyCIF as additional fund to equity crowdfunding
The government will be allocating RM30 million to MyCIF as an additional fund to equity crowdfunding in an effort to support start-up companies in the sustainability and social enterprise agenda.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Private companies involved in SEMy2030 to be given tax exemption - Noh Omar
Private companies that are participating in efforts to empower social enterprises under SEMy2030, will be given income tax exemption for three years.
Sat Apr 23 2022
12 MP: Social enterprises can be key allies for government
When the pandemic hit our nation, these groups responded effectively at the forefront.
Thu Sep 23 2021
More than RM5 mln disbursed to social enterprises via SIM Grant - MaGIC
MaGIC said the SIM Grant was designed to support local social enterprises and social impact businesses to sustain their operations.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Mental health: King's eldest daughter launches green ribbon group
International patron for World Mental Health Day Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah has founded a social enterprise called the Green Ribbon Group.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Budget 2021: Allocation of social enterprise eases the burden of the urban poor
The purchase of goods and services involved with social enterprises will directly benefit the community.
Thu Nov 12 2020
RM20 mln for MaGIC, agencies to conduct social enterprise development programme
The government will conduct a social enterprise development programme with an allocation of RM20 million to the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) and selected agencies.
Fri Nov 06 2020
RM10 mln Social Impact Matching Grant for social enterprises open for application
Applications are now open for the Social Impact Matching (SIM) Grant worth RM10 million for social enterprises (SE).
Tue Aug 04 2020
The Dough's Risen In The Picha Project Kitchen
Having shown how refugee communities can make a living through the provision of ethnic meals, Picha Project is taking the social enterprise up the technology ladder. We speak to co-founder Kim Lim.
Wed Jan 23 2019
Robin Vogelaar: Serving Dutch Pancakes Laced With A Social Message
Dutchman Robin Vogelaar dispenses social work consultancy while serving pancake parties worldwide. The former Boston Consulting Group consultant tells why he traded his suit and tie for life of travel
Mon Jan 14 2019
Raymond Gabriel: Promote Social Enterprise To Help People Rise
People Systems Consultancy provides unique business programs for those in need to reach their full potential. AWANI Review speaks to its Co-Founder and Executive Director, Raymond Dinesh Gabriel.
Thu Oct 25 2018
Sama-Sama's Shahnas: Ensuring Hijabster Spa in Shariah Style
Entrepreneur Shahnas Oli Mohamed started social enterprise Sama-Sama Spa to allow Muslim women the option for beauty treatments that meet Islamic values.
Sun Apr 22 2018
Government to launch landmark programmes to recognise role of social enterprises
The government would launch two landmark programmes to allow better recognition for the nascent social enterprise sector in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 08 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024