AWANI Tonight | 14 Feb 2025
AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- Govt grants moratorium for public rallies, pending Peaceful Assembly Act amendments
- U.S.: Trump launches plan for 'reciprocal tariffs'
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- Govt grants moratorium for public rallies, pending Peaceful Assembly Act amendments
- U.S.: Trump launches plan for 'reciprocal tariffs'
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Fri Feb 14 2025
AWANI Tonight: Government grants moratorium for public rallies
The government has granted a moratorium allowing peaceful assemblies to proceed without venue owner permission, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stating this decision will remain until amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act (Act 736) are made.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Consider This: Whistleblower Protection Act (Part 2) — Will the Amendments Go Far Enough?
Malaysia’s Whistleblower Protection Act has long been criticised for its limited safeguards. But now the government is considering amendments to Act 711, including stronger confidentiality measures, expanded physical protection, and even a standardised reward scale. But will these changes truly strengthen whistleblower protections, or do they still fall short? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Consider This: Whistleblower Protection Act (Part 1) — Will the Amendments Go Far Enough?
Malaysia’s Whistleblower Protection Act has long been criticised for its limited safeguards. But now the government is considering amendments to Act 711, including stronger confidentiality measures, expanded physical protection, and even a standardised reward scale. But will these changes truly strengthen whistleblower protections, or do they still fall short? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Fri Feb 14 2025
AWANI Tonight | 13 Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- Govt to amend Peaceful Assembly Act, all probes on public rallies halted
- 2024 deadliest year for journalists, Israel linked to 70% of cases
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- Govt to amend Peaceful Assembly Act, all probes on public rallies halted
- 2024 deadliest year for journalists, Israel linked to 70% of cases
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Thu Feb 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Government to amend Peaceful Assembly Act
The government will amend the Peaceful Assembly Act to facilitate groups intending to hold peaceful rallies where consent will no longer be needed from site owners, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739270274_SebastianCoe.jpg)
Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines
A cheek swab test is among the proposals being considered to update regulations for transgender and sex development differences.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Trump administration memo tells USAID to put America First in reviewing foreign aid Trump administration memo tells USAID to put America First in reviewing foreign aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737965480_TBUSAID.jpg)
Trump administration memo tells USAID to put "America First" in reviewing foreign aid
The USAID send contractors a notice ordering them to "immediately issue stop-work orders" and to "amend, or suspend existing awards."
Tue Jan 28 2025
![Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737420878_tbPresidentDonaldT.jpg)
Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![4 vokalis rock 'otai' Malaysia kongsi pentas di Singapura Februari ini 4 vokalis rock 'otai' Malaysia kongsi pentas di Singapura Februari ini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736236614_TBOTAI.jpg)
4 vokalis rock 'otai' Malaysia kongsi pentas di Singapura Februari ini
Datuk Nash, Zamani Slam, Ameng Spring dan Jatt Ali akan berpadu tenaga menjayakan Konsert Hitster Vol 1 - Otai Sangat Menyengat di The Star Theatre, Singapura, 1 Feb depan.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024
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Amendments to Act 588 passed in Dewan Rakyat
The Bill was approved through a bloc vote, with 59 MPs in favour, 40 against, one abstention, and 122 absent.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Consider This: CMA Amendments (Part 3) — Online Safety or State Overreach?
Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been proposed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams, and unsolicited messages. It also includes new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissents. What do we need to know about these proposed amendments? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Consider This: CMA Amendments (Part 2) — Online Safety or State Overreach?
Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been proposed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams, and unsolicited messages. It also includes new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissents. What do we need to know about these proposed amendments? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Foong Cheng Leong, Deputy Chair of the Bar Council Committee on Intellectual Property.
Mon Dec 09 2024