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Catherine Lian is the brain drain to brain gain success story for Malaysia. 

After spending two decades overseas, she returned to become IBM Malaysia's Managing Director. She discusses the pressing need for bold policies to address the digital talent shortage, and why inclusive leadership matters.

AWANI Review: Attracting the best and brightest: Unlocking Malaysia's advantage

Catherine Lian is the brain drain to brain gain success story for Malaysia. After spending two decades overseas, she returned to become IBM Malaysia's Managing Director. She discusses the pressing need for bold policies to address the digital talent shortage, and why inclusive leadership matters.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Axiata also announced the appointment of Dr Hans Wijayasuriya as Group Executive Director (ED) and CEO of Telco Business.

Axiata names Vivek Sood as new Group CEO

Axiata also announced the appointment of Dr Hans Wijayasuriya as Group Executive Director (ED) and CEO of Telco Business.
Sat Mar 25 2023
What is less well known is that flying rivers play a key role in ensuring the forest's thermoregulation.

'Flying rivers' are atmospheric waterways that are crucial to the Amazon's survival

What is less well known is that flying rivers play a key role in ensuring the forest's thermoregulation.
Fri Mar 24 2023
According to the research, the melted plastic identified in the rocks could come from fishing nets washed up on the beaches of the island.

Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island

According to the research, the melted plastic identified in the rocks could come from fishing nets washed up on the beaches of the island.
Fri Mar 24 2023
So why exactly is turmeric is becoming such a must-have spice in the beauty department?

From acne to wrinkles and dark circles, turmeric is a spice with multiple skin benefits

So why exactly is turmeric is becoming such a must-have spice in the beauty department?
Fri Mar 24 2023
Identified as an endocrine disruptor with adverse effects on fertility, Bisphenol A has been under scrutiny for many years.

Could tomato waste replace Bisphenol A in food cans?

Identified as an endocrine disruptor with adverse effects on fertility, Bisphenol A has been under scrutiny for many years.
Fri Mar 24 2023
However, this effect may only be apparent in individuals with a certain genetic predisposition.

Caffeine could reduce body fat and type 2 diabetes risk, study finds

However, this effect may only be apparent in individuals with a certain genetic predisposition.
Fri Mar 24 2023
OpenAI this week released an even more powerful version of the tech that operates it - GPT-4.

How AI could upend the world even more than electricity or the internet?

OpenAI this week released an even more powerful version of the tech that operates it - GPT-4.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Is Malaysia doing enough to support youth mental health? UNICEF mental health and psychosocial support consultant Shermaine Sim and NYAWA Director Farihin Ufiya discuss expanding the mental health workforce and destigmatising this topic once and for all.

It's About YOUth: Mental health matters

Is Malaysia doing enough to support youth mental health? UNICEF mental health and psychosocial support consultant Shermaine Sim and NYAWA Director Farihin Ufiya discuss expanding the mental health workforce and destigmatising this topic once and for all.
Fri Mar 24 2023
The Program Perumahan Rakyat project, or PPR, is a programme meant to offer transition housing for the urban poor, with the hope that they would eventually improve their financial prospects and ‘graduate’ to own or rent homes in the private market. It’s been more than 2 decades now since the PPR project was launched in 2002—has it achieved what it set out to do? On this episode of Consider This, Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and co-author of KRI’s study of 3,800 PPR households, titled ‘Decent Shelter for The Urban Poor’.

Consider This: PPR Households - Ensuring Decent Shelter for Urban Poor

The Program Perumahan Rakyat project, or PPR, is a programme meant to offer transition housing for the urban poor, with the hope that they would eventually improve their financial prospects and ‘graduate’ to own or rent homes in the private market. It’s been more than 2 decades now since the PPR project was launched in 2002—has it achieved what it set out to do? On this episode of Consider This, Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and co-author of KRI’s study of 3,800 PPR households, titled ‘Decent Shelter for The Urban Poor’.
Fri Mar 24 2023
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI

Govt ends Puspakom monopoly on vehicle inspections
Climate change needs stronger action from Putrajaya - Greenpeace

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AWANI Tonight: 24 March 2023

#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI Govt ends Puspakom monopoly on vehicle inspections Climate change needs stronger action from Putrajaya - Greenpeace #AWANIEnglish AWANINews
Fri Mar 24 2023
As the Rainbow Warrior revisits Port Klang after five years, Greenpeace Malaysia calls for better environmental protection on behalf of vulnerable communities affected by the climate crisis.

AWANI Tonight: Govt urged to take stronger action on climate change

As the Rainbow Warrior revisits Port Klang after five years, Greenpeace Malaysia calls for better environmental protection on behalf of vulnerable communities affected by the climate crisis.
Fri Mar 24 2023
The US and South Korea are both seeking the extradition of crypto founder Do Kwon to face fraud charges over the dramatic collapse of his company last year, which wiped out around $40 billion of investors' money.

South Korea, U.S. seek extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon

The US and South Korea are both seeking the extradition of crypto founder Do Kwon to face fraud charges over the dramatic collapse of his company last year, which wiped out around $40 billion of investors' money.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Vehicle inspection services will be opened to all qualified parties once Puspakom's concession ends on August 31st next year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Puspakom monopoly on vehicle inspections to end in 2024

Vehicle inspection services will be opened to all qualified parties once Puspakom's concession ends on August 31st next year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Yellow smoke emanating from the building had a chemical smell, a Reuters journalist said.

Thousands evacuated as fire hits warehouse in crowded Hong Kong district

Yellow smoke emanating from the building had a chemical smell, a Reuters journalist said.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Anggota bomba menggunakan peralatan khas untuk mengeluarkan mangsa tersepit dan kemudiannya menyerahkan kepada pihak ambulans.

Seorang parah, dua cedera nahas babit dua kenderaan

Anggota bomba menggunakan peralatan khas untuk mengeluarkan mangsa tersepit dan kemudiannya menyerahkan kepada pihak ambulans.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Hujan lebat berterusan menyebabkan laluan turun yang merintangi sungai telah dinaiki air.

Lapan pendaki terkandas di Gunung Liang selamat

Hujan lebat berterusan menyebabkan laluan turun yang merintangi sungai telah dinaiki air.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Dewan Perdagangan Labuan (LCC) berharap Senator Datuk Seri Anifah Aman yang baru dilantik dapat membantu meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi pulau bebas cukai itu.

Pelantikan Anifah sebagai Senator akan tingkatkan ekonomi Labuan - LCC

Dewan Perdagangan Labuan (LCC) berharap Senator Datuk Seri Anifah Aman yang baru dilantik dapat membantu meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi pulau bebas cukai itu.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Dua orang warga asing itu, seorang lelaki dan wanita masing-masing berusia 32 dan 37 tahun.

Dua warga asing diberkas terlibat 'Love Scam' di Genting Highlands

Dua orang warga asing itu, seorang lelaki dan wanita masing-masing berusia 32 dan 37 tahun.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Empat orang hilang berikutan ribut itu yang meninggalkan kesan kerosakan selama lebih 161 kilometer.

23 terbunuh, puluhan cedera puting beliung landa Mississippi

Empat orang hilang berikutan ribut itu yang meninggalkan kesan kerosakan selama lebih 161 kilometer.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM) meminta semua pihak agar tidak terlalu bimbang dengan angka jangkaan kehilangan hutan sepertimana yang dilaporkan oleh RimbaWatch baru-baru ini.

Perbezaan fahaman, definisi perhutanan punca unjuran kehilangan hutan terlalu besar

Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM) meminta semua pihak agar tidak terlalu bimbang dengan angka jangkaan kehilangan hutan sepertimana yang dilaporkan oleh RimbaWatch baru-baru ini.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Yew Sin-Ee Yi terpaksa akur apabila ditundukkan 21-19, 17-21, 21-17 dalam perlawanan selama 69 minit.

Hasrat Yew Sin-Ee Yi ke final Terbuka Switzerland tidak kesampaian

Yew Sin-Ee Yi terpaksa akur apabila ditundukkan 21-19, 17-21, 21-17 dalam perlawanan selama 69 minit.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Pada 14 April ini, Manjung City akan turun melakukan perhitungan bersama Kelantan FC, manakala Imigresen akan bertemu Kuala Lumpur City.

Piala FA: Manjung FC, Imigresen FC mara ke pusingan kedua

Pada 14 April ini, Manjung City akan turun melakukan perhitungan bersama Kelantan FC, manakala Imigresen akan bertemu Kuala Lumpur City.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Kerajaan memberi jaminan bahawa tiada pengurangan tenaga kerja berlaku sekiranya lebih banyak monopoli yang wujud di dalam negara dipecahkan.

Pecah monopoli: Tiada isu kekurangan tenaga kerja - Sivakumar

Kerajaan memberi jaminan bahawa tiada pengurangan tenaga kerja berlaku sekiranya lebih banyak monopoli yang wujud di dalam negara dipecahkan.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Hukuman alternatif baharu yang akan menggantikan penjara sepanjang hayat bagi kesalahan tertentu perlu dikaji semula dengan mengambil kira implikasi bakal dihadapi.

Hukuman baharu perlu ambil kira implikasi masa depan - Pakar

Hukuman alternatif baharu yang akan menggantikan penjara sepanjang hayat bagi kesalahan tertentu perlu dikaji semula dengan mengambil kira implikasi bakal dihadapi.
Sat Mar 25 2023