AWANI Tonight: 2 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman takes over investigations on viral images
2. Creating the right framework to phase out single-use plastics
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1. Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman takes over investigations on viral images
2. Creating the right framework to phase out single-use plastics
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Tue Jul 02 2024
![Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713736324_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs
Bukit Aman USJT now leads the investigation into viral images showing Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin's injuries, under the Official Secrets Act.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat
Over 100 dead and 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases were recorded in India.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![Highway project bribery case: MACC nabs ninth suspect Highway project bribery case: MACC nabs ninth suspect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711703040_MACC.jpg)
Highway project bribery case: MACC nabs ninth suspect
The MACC arrested another suspect in connection with the bribery case involving work to complete a highway project package with over RM1 billion.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 1) — Takeda's Qdenga Debuts in Malaysia
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for the Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, which is a collective of medical and community organisations.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717406666_tbheatwave.jpg)
India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer
Billions across Asia are grappling with extreme heat this summer in a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![[OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools [OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718771980_KantinSekolah.jpg)
[OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools
Failure to adhere to food safety regulations has led to an increase in reported food poisoning cases in Malaysia.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718104235_streptococcus.jpg)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707218748_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
Thaksin Shinawatra avoided pre-trial detention for allegedly insulting the monarchy after a criminal court granted him bail today.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official
Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to seek bail from a criminal court in the case that stems from a 2015 media interview.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Thailand faces a pivotal week of court cases that could determine the fate of both the prime minister and the main opposition.
Mon Jun 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: 14 June 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Fire broke out at Genting Highlands theme park, no casualties reported so far
2. Zayn Rayyan's Case: MCMC, Police to investigate alleged leaked documents
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1. Fire broke out at Genting Highlands theme park, no casualties reported so far
2. Zayn Rayyan's Case: MCMC, Police to investigate alleged leaked documents
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Fri Jun 14 2024
AWANI Tonight: MCMC, cops to probe alleged leaked documents in Zayn Rayyan case
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will work with the police to investigate alleged leaked documents on Zayn Rayyan’s murder case on Telegram.
Fri Jun 14 2024