MOH declares ‘war on salt’ to combat chronic diseases
The Health Ministry is launching a ‘war on salt’ campaign to reduce salt intake among Malaysians, targeting a major cause of chronic diseases and premature deaths.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Over 150 events planned for TMK 2025 - Sanusi
More than 150 tourism events have been planned throughout the year to boost tourist arrivals in Kedah as part of the 2025 Visit Kedah Year campaign.
Wed Jan 01 2025
Framing sustainable business as a gift for the future
Reflecting on 2024, businesses can turn key learnings into actionable steps to make sustainability a central part of their plans for the year ahead. Hoe can businesses can integrate sustainability into daily operations, making it a consistent driver of growth and positive change. Together with Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, Wan Dazriq explores on forward-thinking strategies for a sustainable and innovative 2025.
Wed Dec 25 2024
Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze
Hong Kong imposed bounties of HK$1 million on six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws.
Tue Dec 24 2024
How Donald Trump could reshape US policies and politics in 2025
The economy was the number one issue facing Americans during Trump's presidential campaign, specifically inflation and high prices at the grocery store.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Millions of Malaysians are inspired to #ThinkTwice with TikTok
The campaign educates on Community Guidelines, safety features, and fosters a kinder, more positive online community.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump
The huge donations made Elon Musk one of the biggest underwriters of a presidential campaign in US history.
Tue Dec 10 2024
PM plants Malaysia's 100 millionth tree
The event symbolises the achievement of the 100 Million Trees Planting Campaign 20212025.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Tennis - Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Digital Advertising: Localised Strategies, Global Impact
Malaysia’s digital advertising market is projected to surpass MYR 3 billion in 2024 with strong growth in social media, search, and video advertising.
Digital ad spending is expected to continue growing at a double-digit pace as companies continue shifting from traditional media to digital platforms.
The recent Singles’ Day (11.11) shopping festival saw ad volumes across the region grow exponentially, with leading brands launching hundreds of thousands of targeted campaigns, an increase of up to 500% compared to 2023, underscoring the competitive landscape and the role of creativity in driving consumer engagement.
Micro and nano influencers in particular are driving this growth. Jonathan Eg, Founder & CEO, Partipost discusses the evolution of digital advertising around Southeast Asia, with a focus on localised strategies with global impact.
Digital ad spending is expected to continue growing at a double-digit pace as companies continue shifting from traditional media to digital platforms.
The recent Singles’ Day (11.11) shopping festival saw ad volumes across the region grow exponentially, with leading brands launching hundreds of thousands of targeted campaigns, an increase of up to 500% compared to 2023, underscoring the competitive landscape and the role of creativity in driving consumer engagement.
Micro and nano influencers in particular are driving this growth. Jonathan Eg, Founder & CEO, Partipost discusses the evolution of digital advertising around Southeast Asia, with a focus on localised strategies with global impact.
Fri Dec 06 2024
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign
The judges will decide if Gen. Min Aung Hlaing bears responsibility for Rohingya deportation and persecution in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Muhyiddin's sedition trial transferred to KL High Court
The decision involves a case where Muhyiddin is accused of making seditious remarks during the recent Nenggiri by-election campaign.
Wed Nov 27 2024
America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Climate crisis: what Trump can (and can’t) do
Neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris made the climate crisis a prominent feature of their campaigns.
Thu Nov 07 2024
INSIGHT - Kamala Harris made a historic dash for the White House. Here’s why she fell short.
Kamala Harris campaign ultimately fails to overcome deep-seated voter concerns about inflation and immigration.
Thu Nov 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: TikTok refugees' flock to China’s Rednote before Jan 19 ban
Ahead of TikTok's looming U.S. ban, many American social media users are migrating to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, which recently topped Apple's U.S. App Store.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Consider This: Multidimensional Poverty in the 21st Century
Despite decades of progress, poverty continues to trap millions in cycles of deprivation, and conventional measures often fail to reflect the full scope of their struggles. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, offers a revolutionary way to understand and address poverty by looking at deprivations in education, health, and living standards. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Together with Professor James Foster, she developed the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Wed Jan 15 2025
MAQIS serah 417 kotak keratan ayam sejuk beku kepada Zoo Negara
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia (MAQIS) menyerahkan 417 kotak keratan ayam sejuk beku seberat 5,004 kilogram (kg) yang dilucut hak kepada Zoo Negara semalam.
Wed Jan 15 2025
AWANI Tonight: Companies must hire 3 interns for every expat worker
Companies hiring expatriates must offer up to three internship placements for local university students as part of the HR Ministry's 1:3 Internship Policy, with the pilot phase to start from Feb 15.
Wed Jan 15 2025
AWANI Tonight: Meta to lay off 5 percent of 'lowest performers'
Meta plans to cut 5 percent of its lowest performers and refill those roles within the year, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg signals more job cuts to boost performance while investing in AI infrastructure.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Jepun sumbang US$2 juta untuk bantuan kebakaran hutan di California
Jepun pada Rabu mengumumkan sumbangan sebanyak US$2 juta kepada California untuk menyokong usaha pemulihan selepas kebakaran besar yang meragut puluhan nyawa dan menyebabkan kerosakan besar.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Najib mengaku guna bantuan Jho Low
Najib mengaku di Mahkamah Tinggi bahawa beliau bergantung kepada Jho Low untuk membantu pegawai khasnya meninjau projek berpotensi menjana kekayaan.
Wed Jan 15 2025
#AWANIRingkas 15 Januari 2025 | 9 PM
Berikut merupakan rangkuman berita setakat 9 malam, 15 Januari 2025
1️⃣ Seleweng dana pelaburan awam RM104 juta, lima ditahan
2️⃣ Landasan Maran-Kota Bharu siap lebih awal daripada jadual
3️⃣ TRAVEX 2025 sasar kutipan RM20 juta
#awaniringkas
1️⃣ Seleweng dana pelaburan awam RM104 juta, lima ditahan
2️⃣ Landasan Maran-Kota Bharu siap lebih awal daripada jadual
3️⃣ TRAVEX 2025 sasar kutipan RM20 juta
#awaniringkas
Wed Jan 15 2025
AWANI Ringkas: Pecah amanah
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Pelancaran UZMA SAT-1 bukti kejayaan Dasar Angkasa Negara 2030 - MOSTI
Kejayaan Uzma Berhad melancarkan satelit penderiaan jauh pertama miliknya UZMA SAT-1 awal pagi tadi, menjadi bukti pencapaian dalam pelaksanaan Dasar Angkasa Negara 2030 (DAN2030).
Wed Jan 15 2025