![Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710994560_TBNeuralinkjpg.jpg)
Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess
Noland Arbaugh who was paralyzed below the shoulder, played chess on his laptop and moved the cursor using the Neuralink device.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Of Semicons and Sovereignty: Malaysia's Controversial Tech Strategy [COLUMNIST] Of Semicons and Sovereignty: Malaysia's Controversial Tech Strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695799412_MPN.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Of Semicons and Sovereignty: Malaysia's Controversial Tech Strategy
In the intricate chessboard of global geopolitics and trade, Malaysia finds itself at a pivotal juncture once again.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The geopolitical chessboard: Malaysia's delicate balance in the South China Sea [COLUMNIST] The geopolitical chessboard: Malaysia's delicate balance in the South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468424005_southchinasea.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The geopolitical chessboard: Malaysia's delicate balance in the South China Sea
In the realm of international politics, power is often a function of perception. Malaysia must, therefore, adopt a multi-pronged strategy to address the issue.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![AUG 2022: M'sia make clean sweep of four golds in chess AUG 2022: M'sia make clean sweep of four golds in chess](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659536274_TBSKUADCATURjpg.jpg)
AUG 2022: M'sia make clean sweep of four golds in chess
Malaysia emerged overall champions in the AUG chess competition by making a clean sweep of all the four golds at stake today.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![EXCLUSIVE - Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves EXCLUSIVE - Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658817703_Glacier.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves
The Alps' glaciers are on track for their highest mass losses in at least 60 years of record keeping, data shows.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![China warns ASEAN nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers China warns ASEAN nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657520435_WangYi.jpg)
China warns ASEAN nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers
"The future of our region should be in our own hands," says China's foreign minister Wang Yi.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652949920_xiangqi.jpg)
Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut
Malaysia's Sim said he picked up the game at the age of seven after watching grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.
Thu May 19 2022
![Dance floors to chess boards: Five unusual sports at the SEA Games Dance floors to chess boards: Five unusual sports at the SEA Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652425775_SEAGames.jpg)
Dance floors to chess boards: Five unusual sports at the SEA Games
There will be something for every sports fan at the SEA Games which officially opened with a glittering ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday.
Fri May 13 2022
!['Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night 'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632114992_Lasso.jpg)
'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night
Chess drama "The Queen's Gambit" was named best limited series and tied with "The Crown" for the most wins overall at 11 apiece.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Fahami semua 'synergy' dan corak permainan musuh - Pakar Magic Chess Fahami semua 'synergy' dan corak permainan musuh - Pakar Magic Chess](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628271027_ArepTVChess.png)
Fahami semua 'synergy' dan corak permainan musuh - Pakar Magic Chess
Anak kelahiran Termeloh, Pahang ini, tidak pernah menjangkakan dia akan menjadi seorang pemain pro untuk Magic Chess.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![Stop politicking, grow the economy! Stop politicking, grow the economy!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/51519280760_PelanconganBUDGET.jpg)
Stop politicking, grow the economy!
What else can the elected political leaders do besides doing the checkmate of political chess?
Tue Jan 08 2019
![Barring pupil from chess competition: Organiser must explain - Ministry Barring pupil from chess competition: Organiser must explain - Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453450964_ChessGeneric.jpg)
Barring pupil from chess competition: Organiser must explain - Ministry
The Social Welfare Department is gathering information from the organiser on the matter, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry said.
Wed May 03 2017
![Your next move, PAS? Your next move, PAS?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51433487279_295x200.jpg)
Your next move, PAS?
Astro AWANI's Hafiz Marzukhi likens the move of political party, PAS as a game of chess. What will be the imminent move by the Islamic party especially after the departure of its leaders.
Sat Jun 13 2015
![At 13, Sevian is youngest-ever US chess Grandmaster At 13, Sevian is youngest-ever US chess Grandmaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/71417276530_295x200.jpg)
At 13, Sevian is youngest-ever US chess Grandmaster
Chess prodigy Samuel Sevian won all four of his games to push his World Chess Federation rating past 2,500 points, enough to secure Grandmaster status.
Sat Nov 29 2014