North Korea claims 1.4 million young people joined the army this week
The young people are determined to fight in a "sacred war of destroying the enemy with the arms of the revolution," the KCNA report said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
NGO urged to organise more career carnivals - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on NGOs to help boost employment opportunities for young people.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 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
DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there are terrorist groups using online video games to recruit young people to join their movement.
Mon May 27 2024
Preparing kids for the future means listening to them now
Schools are supposed to prepare the next generation, but more young people feel like it's not for them.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
The Diana Award set up in 2017, recognises young people for social action of humanitarian work, with a ceremony held every two years.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
The Diana Award set up in 2017, recognises young people for social action of humanitarian work, with a ceremony held every two years.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Govt to study proposal to empower youth with accurate knowledge about HIV/AIDS - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the highest percentage of reported HIV/AIDS cases involved young people.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Mother whose child died in TikTok challenge urges US court to revive lawsuit
US state attorneys general are investigating TikTok over whether the platform causes physical or mental health harm to young people.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Raja Muda of Perlis calls on young people to join Territorial Army
His Highness said it is a noble profession known for bravery, courage and sacrifice for the sake of national sovereignty.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour
The substance, which causes a feeling of euphoria, relaxation and dissociation from reality, has grown in popularity among young people.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Scrolling into stress: How climate fears hit youth
Our young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety over the environment. There are ways we can help them beat it.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Pope, in Portugal, warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares
Pope Francis tells young people from all over the world to beware the false happiness lurking in social media.
Fri Aug 04 2023
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024