Consider This: Urban Poverty - Precarity Persists, Post-Pandemic
Post-pandemic, KL's low-income households remain in a state of financial precarity, according to the recently released report ‘Living on the Edge’ by UNICEF. While there's been a recovery in incomes and unemployment, the escalating living costs and food prices leaves many households teetering on the edge, in which one in two children are forced to skip meals and have fewer than three meals daily. How can we prevent these families from slipping through the cracks amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Juanita Vasquez Escallon, Chief of Social Policy of UNICEF Malaysia, and Dr Muhammed Khalid, Lead Researcher of DM Analytics.
Wed May 08 2024
Petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged until May 8
The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged at RM3.47, RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre, respectively.
Wed May 01 2024
AWANI Review: IKEA: Can Affordability, Profit, and Sustainability Coexist
In today's business world, it's about more than just making a profit. IKEA gets that—it's been part of their DNA from day one. Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director at IKEA Malaysia, shares how the company is paving the way towards a future where retail can thrive sustainably and profitably, while still keeping prices within reach for all.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Tesla Malaysia cuts prices for two models by RM8,000 in Malaysia
The electric carmaker said the price "decrement" has made Tesla EV more affordable and accessible to a border range of audiences.
Fri Apr 26 2024
'Taylor Swift Act' and other efforts target sky-high concert ticket prices
A main goal of venues and musicians is to outlaw speculative sales when a seller offers a ticket they do not yet have.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks
Asian shares and bond yields sank while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East
Fri Apr 19 2024
Oil prices slip after Iran attack, US economic data
Strong U.S retail sales data from the Commerce Department also hindered oil prices, Yawger added, by increasing the likelihood that interest rates in the world's biggest economy would remain higher for longer and reduce demand for oil.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged for April 11-17 period
MoF said the prices were set based on the weekly retail prices of petroleum products using the Automatic Pricing Mechanism formula.
Wed Apr 10 2024
KPDN lists 22 items under maximum price scheme for Aidilfitri
The Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Aidilfitri will be implemented from April 5 to 19.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN
The level of awareness among traders at the Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars in Melaka to display price tags on their goods has increased
Fri Mar 29 2024
Hot weather: Electricity bill calculated based on usage, not property value - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said currently, global fuel prices remain high, resulting in an increase in electricity generation costs.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said any cost above the maximum price of the airfare from peninsula to East M'sia will be borne by the govt.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Petrol, diesel prices unchanged until March 27
MOF said the prices were fixed based on the weekly retail prices of petroleum products, under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism formula.
Wed Mar 20 2024
With cranes and excavators, Indian farmers prepare to march on capital
Talks with the government on guaranteed support prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock.
Wed Feb 21 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (09 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Charity Shield match cancelled after S'gor FC withdraws
Tomorrow's Charity Shield match between Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Selangor FC (SFC) has been cancelled after the Red Giants pulled out of the game.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: The first batch of Malaysian Hajj pilgrims arrive in Medina
A total of 282 Malaysian Hajj pilgrims arrived at the Emaar Royal Hotel in Medina on Thursday, with seven buses transporting them to the accomodation zone managed by Tabung Haji.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Astro AWANI releases AI guideline, JIWA
Astro AWANI announced the release of its AI Guideline, JIWA for the editorial team.
Thu May 09 2024
Kempen PH dijalankan mengikut lunas undang-undang - Loke
Loke menegaskan mana-mana pihak yang tidak berpuas hati boleh mengemukakan aduan kepada pihak berkuasa.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Israel choking off aid to Gaza, tens of thousands flee Rafah attack
Aid agencies are warning of a growing disaster in Gaza as Israeli forces press ahead with attacks on Rafah, with 80,000 people fleeing Rafah since Israel's offensive, according to the UNRWA.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: 9 May 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. Charity Shield match cancelled after S'gor FC withdraws
2. Israel choking off aid to Gaza, tens of thousands flee Rafah attack
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Charity Shield match cancelled after S'gor FC withdraws
2. Israel choking off aid to Gaza, tens of thousands flee Rafah attack
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu May 09 2024
Miskin tegar di Terengganu akan dinoktahkan dalam tempoh dua bulan
Setakat 2 Mei, terdapat sebanyak 1,663 keluarga di negeri ini masih berada dalam kelompok miskin tegar.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Cabar Siasatan SPRM | Keselamatan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu May 09 2024
AWANI 7:45 [09/05/2024] - Sultan Selangor perkenan keputusan Selangor FC | MFL beri kemenangan kepada JDT | komited banteras keganasan
- Sultan Selangor kecewa MFL tolak permohonan, JDT menang percuma
- Tunku Mahkota Ismail saran kerajaan perbaharui silibus pelajaran lapuk
- Jemaah haji Malaysia selamat tiba, disambut sekuntum bunga
- Kadar kelahiran rendah, Korea mahu wujud kementerian baharu
- Tunku Mahkota Ismail saran kerajaan perbaharui silibus pelajaran lapuk
- Jemaah haji Malaysia selamat tiba, disambut sekuntum bunga
- Kadar kelahiran rendah, Korea mahu wujud kementerian baharu
Thu May 09 2024