AWANI Tonight: EV registrations grew 141.8% year-on-year in first half of 2024
Malaysia recorded a 141.8% increase in electric vehicle registrations for the first half of 2024, with a total of 10,663 EVs registered between January and June.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715935262_butterchickendish.jpg)
India's butter chicken battle heats up with new court evidence
Two Indian restaurant chains have been sparring since January at the Delhi High Court, both claiming credit for inventing the dish.
Fri May 17 2024
![MOE aims to revert school session to January from 2026 - Fadhlina MOE aims to revert school session to January from 2026 - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710325143_TBFadhlinaSidek.jpg)
MOE aims to revert school session to January from 2026 - Fadhlina
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said school opening session that currently begins in March will be reverted to January starting from 2026.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![UK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May UK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697733053_leavesTeessideUnive.jpg)
UK PM Rishi Sunak rules out holding an election in early May
Rishi Sunak must hold a general election by January next year, but the prime minister has the power to call one before then.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Malaysia's international reserves at end of Jan 2024 remain stable - BNM Malaysia's international reserves at end of Jan 2024 remain stable - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709193228_bajet.jpg)
Malaysia's international reserves at end of Jan 2024 remain stable - BNM
Malaysia's international reserves amounted to US$114.85 billion (US$1=RM4.76) at the end of January 2024, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$2.30 million, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Sydney school, supermarket tainted with asbestos as crisis widens Sydney school, supermarket tainted with asbestos as crisis widens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708306236_TBcitycentreskyl.jpg)
Sydney school, supermarket tainted with asbestos as crisis widens
Traces of bonded asbestos in mulch found in 41 spots scattered across Sydney since early January when it was found in a playground.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Royal diplomacy a hallmark of Al-Sultan Abdullah's reign Royal diplomacy a hallmark of Al-Sultan Abdullah's reign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655960292_YangdiPertuanAgon.jpg)
Royal diplomacy a hallmark of Al-Sultan Abdullah's reign
Since assuming office on January 31, 2019, His Majesty has played a pivotal role in elevating Malaysia's global presence.
Wed Jan 24 2024
!['34th Anniversary of 'Black January' Tragedy in Baku, Azerbaijan' '34th Anniversary of 'Black January' Tragedy in Baku, Azerbaijan'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705742441_TBAZERBAIJIAN.jpg)
'34th Anniversary of 'Black January' Tragedy in Baku, Azerbaijan'
This year marks the 34th anniversary of Black January the tragic massacre that perpetrated by the Soviet Army on 20 January 1990 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Sat Jan 20 2024
![Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698900701_TBNajib.jpg)
Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media
The Pardons Board is set to meet third week of January and likely to decide Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Almost 800,000 registered with PADU as of January 7 - DOSM Almost 800,000 registered with PADU as of January 7 - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704640287_PendudukSertingIli.jpg)
Almost 800,000 registered with PADU as of January 7 - DOSM
According to PADU, Selangor, Johor and Sarawak recorded the most individuals registering with PADU.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Jakarta implements paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1 Jakarta implements paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679280204_COVID.jpg)
Jakarta implements paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1
Jakarta will implement paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1 2024, and reminded people to immediately complete their vaccination.
Thu Dec 28 2023
![Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695902426_SretthaThavisinPh.jpg)
Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year
Thailand will increase its minimum wage in January, confirming a previous deal while planning to raise it further in March.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023 Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699958119_TBTIKTOKGENERIC.jpg)
Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023
TikTok said it had received 340 requests from the Malaysian government to remove or restrict content between January and June 2023.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Astro sees growth in ARPU, Adex and broadband Astro sees growth in ARPU, Adex and broadband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692062485_TBAstro.jpg)
Astro sees growth in ARPU, Adex and broadband
Result highlights for the third quarter of the financial year ending 31 January 2024 (Q3FY24).
Thu Dec 14 2023
!['Black-ish' star Anthony Anderson to host Emmys ceremony 'Black-ish' star Anthony Anderson to host Emmys ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702547313_TBEmmyAwardsjp.jpg)
'Black-ish' star Anthony Anderson to host Emmys ceremony
The 75th annual Primetime Emmys will take place on January 15th after it was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
Thu Dec 14 2023