AWANI Tonight: Bridging gaps in AUKU for better student empowerment
Amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act give students more autonomy in managing their associations’ finances. Rasydan Mohd Hassan, formerly of the National Student Consultative Council, explains what this means for student empowerment.
Wed Apr 24 2024
AWANI Tonight: Is global net zero target in jeopardy?
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) highlights the widening gap between the industry's current reality and the ambitious global net zero targets set by policymakers to be achieved by 2050 as well as what it takes to fulfil the commitment.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
#NiagaAWANI
#NiagaSPOTLIGHT
Fri Apr 19 2024
6,034 new contract teachers assigned in schools nationwide: MoE
Move is a significant step towards addressing staffing gaps, enhancing teaching workforce, raising educational standards across the country
Wed Apr 17 2024
The Future Is Female: Women in Cardiology - The Heart of the Matter
What underlying factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in cardiology, and how does gender influence the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular conditions? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to consultant cardiologist Dr Norazlina Mohd Yusof, clinical lead for cardiology services at Prince Court Medical Centre.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Firdaus Abdullah aktif dalam memperjuangkan bahasa - Awang Sariyan
Aktif dalam gerakan persatuan mengangkat dan memperjuangkan bahasa, merupakan bukti kesungguhan Allahyarham Datuk Firdaus Abdullah yang begitu mencintai nilai dan keindahan kesusasteraan dan budaya.
Thu Apr 11 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health
Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that
The gap is widest among Generation Z workers, posing long-term gender-balance issues.
Sun Apr 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Combating bullying in schools with AI
Bullying cases in schools can sometimes be neglected and overlooked. Can artificial intelligence help bridge the gap in anti-bullying measures? UNITEN's prof Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu weighs in.
Fri Mar 15 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
International Women’s Day: 10 women to watch in 2024
At the current rate of progress, it will take 131 years to reach full gender parity, according to the WEFs Global Gender Gap Report 2023.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Biden says Israel is ready to pause Gaza fighting; Hamas says deal not done yet
Hamas officials say Joe Biden's remarks are premature, 'big gaps remain'.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools
Mappim and Gapena lost a final bid to seek a declaration that the existence and establishment of vernacular schools are unconstitutional.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Mahkamah Persekutuan kekalkan keputusan sekolah vernakular berperlembagaan
Dua badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) hari ini gagal dalam permohonan untuk mengisytiharkan kewujudan dan penubuhan sekolah vernakular serta penggunaan bahasa Cina dan Tamil di sekolah berkenaan adalah tidak
Tue Feb 20 2024
Moon cargo like human ashes, drink containers sparks legal debate
Concerns about possible gaps in US oversight and legal questions about proper use of the moon have rocketed to the forefront.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Apple dilapor kurangkan pengeluaran Vision Pro susulan permintaan rendah
Walaupun jualan pada awalnya amat memberangsangkan, momentum tidak berterusan kerana unit awal hanya dibeli oleh peminat paling tegar Apple.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Nahas dua kenderaan punca insiden kecoh semasa pengebumian pegawai TLDM - Polis
Siasatan awal mendapati kejadian berlaku pada jam 7.45 malam selepas pemandu kereta terlanggar sebuah motosikal berhampiran dengan masjid.
Thu Apr 25 2024
KL20: MYStartup platform boosts Malaysia’s startup ecosystem
Thu Apr 25 2024
KL20: Shariah-compliant startup revolution
Thu Apr 25 2024
Ringgit dibuka rendah berikutan dolar kekal tinggi menjelang data KDNK AS
Pada 9 pagi, ringgit susut kepada 4.7825/7870 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7765/7780 ketika ditutup pada Rabu.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Isu penceramah pro-Zionis: 'Keluar! Anda tidak dialukan di negara ini!' - Rakyat Malaysia
Pada Rabu, Universiti Malaya (UM) mendapat kecaman kerana membenarkan Gilley menyebarkan propaganda Zionis dalam ceramahnya di universiti.
Thu Apr 25 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Mangsa nahas helikopter dikebumi hari ini
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Terengganu mampu tanggung 50 peratus hutang PTPTN rakyat
Perkara itu boleh dilaksanakan sebagaimana dilakukan kerajaan Sarawak bagi memberi suntikan dan galakan kepada golongan pelajar.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Buruh ladang warga Indonesia maut dipanah petir
Mangsa dikenali sebagai Kamarudin,40, berasal dari Montong Berore, Mataram, Lombok disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian.
Thu Apr 25 2024
OpenAcademy: How microlearning transforms Malaysia's work landscape?
OpenAcademy, a Malaysian ed-tech startup, directly addresses the critical need for workforce upskilling in Malaysia. Their user-friendly mobile platform delivers microlearning modules focused on practical, industry-relevant digital skills. This empowers Malaysians at all career stages to enhance their skill sets and remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Thu Apr 25 2024