AWANI Tonight: Future without International AI framework Messy - S'pore Minister
The future looks messy without an internationally agreed upon framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance, says Singapore's Minister for Communication and Information Josephine Teo.
Tue Jul 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Boeing to plead guilty in probe of fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud, following a US investigation that found the company violated a reform agreement after two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max planes.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719302285_Assange.jpg)
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![GIP chosen after agreeing to appoint Malaysia citizen as MAHB Chairman, CEO - PM GIP chosen after agreeing to appoint Malaysia citizen as MAHB Chairman, CEO - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719292214_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
GIP chosen after agreeing to appoint Malaysia citizen as MAHB Chairman, CEO - PM
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was selected after the company agreed to continue appointing a Malaysian citizen as Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) chairman and CEO
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Malaysia, China five-year economic programme to be signed during Li’s visit - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia, China five-year economic programme to be signed during Li’s visit - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718251548_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Malaysia, China five-year economic programme to be signed during Li’s visit - Tengku Zafrul
Both countries have agreed to implement the second cycle of the Malaysia-China Five-Year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![“Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” theme for 2024 National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations “Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” theme for 2024 National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717577304_tbFahmiFadzil.jpg)
“Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” theme for 2024 National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet also agreed to retain the last year's HKHM logo for this year's celebrations.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717140595_ShangriLaDialogue.jpg)
Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills
Australia, Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year.
Fri May 31 2024
![Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716959465_MuhyiddinYassinPu.jpg)
Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably
The settlement was recorded as both parties had reached an agreement with agreed-upon conditions.
Wed May 29 2024
![Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10 Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715835340_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed to face off in two debates, setting up the highest stakes moments yet of the race for the White House.
Thu May 16 2024
![Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715743772_ProPalestinianpro.jpg)
Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest
The university agreed to discuss its endowment with the protesters and begin reconsidering involuntary leaves it imposed on some.
Wed May 15 2024
![Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710395460_Office.jpg)
Gen Z more likely to engage in unethical conduct in workplace - Research
A new report revealed significant challenges in workplace ethics, with nearly a quarter of employees worldwide agreed that "it is OK to break the rules if needed to get the job done"
Tue May 14 2024
![What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not? What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715073834_TBceasefire.jpg)
What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
Hamas said it had agreed to three-phased deal for ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, but Israel said the deal was not acceptable.
Tue May 07 2024
![Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House
Washington has said it could not support a Rafah operation without an appropriate and credible humanitarian plan.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714011728_PangSockTaojpg.jpg)
Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election
Anthony Loke said Pang Sock Tao was agreed by the leaders of component parties in the Unity Govt to make way for DAP to retain the seat.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Khairy’s vaccine defamation suit settled, Lokman Adam agrees to apologise Khairy’s vaccine defamation suit settled, Lokman Adam agrees to apologise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710823527_TBSAMANKJJAMAL.jpg)
Khairy’s vaccine defamation suit settled, Lokman Adam agrees to apologise
Datuk Lokman Noor Adam also agreed to delete the defamatory statement and not to republish or share the defamatory statement.
Mon Apr 15 2024