AWANI Tonight: 2024: Deadliest year for journalists, Israel linked to 70% cases
In 2024, a record 124 journalists were killed across 18 countries, with nearly 70% of the deaths attributed to Israel, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Thu Feb 13 2025
![South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703473_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say
The female teacher is in hospital for self-inflicted wounds and hasn't been arrested yet as police continue investigating, an official says.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738663971_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said following the man's death, the case has resulted in two fatalities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738574128_Syria.jpg)
Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled
The victims were agricultural workers and the death toll was likely to increase, according to a civil defence official.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Consider This: Heavy Vehicles - How Can Malaysia’s Roads Be Made Safer?
In the first ten months of 2024, 825 lorries were involved in fatal accidents, contributing to over 5,300 deaths—a stark reminder that although heavy vehicles make up a small fraction of traffic, their disproportionate involvement in fatalities highlight deep systemic issues. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Qamar Wan Noor, Leadership and Transformation Consultant and the former COO of the-then Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Shahrim Tamrin, who is a Road Safety and Sustainable Transport Activist and Former Board Member of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS).
Fri Jan 31 2025
![UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71738294984_Palestinianshostag.jpg)
UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
The doctors said they are advocating for a centralised process for medical evacuations with clear guidelines.
Fri Jan 31 2025
![Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738228703_PotomacRiver.jpg)
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733378909_garisanpolispolic.jpg)
Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents
Police says the post-mortem found old and fresh abuse signs on the victim, with death caused by abdominal injuries from a blunt object.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![Road safety a dire issue across ASEAN with over 97,000 deaths annually - GRSP Road safety a dire issue across ASEAN with over 97,000 deaths annually - GRSP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683281826_Parkir.jpg)
Road safety a dire issue across ASEAN with over 97,000 deaths annually - GRSP
Malaysia recorded alarming figures, with over 4,600 deaths and around 212,000 injuries reported annually.
Mon Jan 27 2025
AWANI Tonight: Cops to recall witnesses for fresh probe into Teoh Beng Hock case
Cops will recall witnesses in the Teoh Beng Hock case after the KL High Court ordered a reinvestigation into his death. Their statements will be recorded after the Chinese New Year holiday.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Woman jailed three years for beating son to death Woman jailed three years for beating son to death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737538438_DERASEHINGGAMATI.jpg)
Woman jailed three years for beating son to death
The results of the autopsy confirmed the boy died due to blunt trauma to the head and abdomen.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81724752346_RGKarMedicalColl.jpg)
Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says
West Bengal state launches an appeal to overturn a life sentence in favour of the death penalty for the convicted police volunteer.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81725342457_tbRGKarMedicalCo.jpg)
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![Findings on Lahad Datu pathologist's death to be released next month - Dr Dzulkefly Findings on Lahad Datu pathologist's death to be released next month - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737019817_TBDzulkeflyAhmad.jpg)
Findings on Lahad Datu pathologist's death to be released next month - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad says findings on the Lahad Datu pathology specialist's death will be released next month.
Thu Jan 16 2025
![Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710392120_KEVIN.jpg)
Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case
Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.
Tue Jan 14 2025