AWANI Tonight 13 Aug 2024
AWANI Tonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. The country's live birth rate decreased by 10.2% in Q2 2024
2. What can the youth do to drive sustainable change in the age of digitalisation?
1. The country's live birth rate decreased by 10.2% in Q2 2024
2. What can the youth do to drive sustainable change in the age of digitalisation?
Tue Aug 13 2024
![China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723193905_tbdriverlesscarAp.jpg)
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment
The investment bank said that favourable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive sales higher.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718953339_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it reflects investors medium- and long-term confidence in the country.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Leona Chin wins double at China's Tianjin circuit challenge Leona Chin wins double at China's Tianjin circuit challenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721617171_leonachin.jpg)
Leona Chin wins double at China's Tianjin circuit challenge
Malaysian race car driver Leona Chin clinched a double victory at the CCSC China Circuit Sprint Challenge at Tianjin V1 International Circuit.
Mon Jul 22 2024
AI’s role in driving business efficiency
One in three Malaysians has never utilized AI in their workplace, and an additional 10% of respondents have only used AI tools on a single occasion. This indicates a substantial gap in AI skill development and exposure across Malaysia. Addressing this skill gap could be crucial for businesses looking to stay competitive and innovative. It opens up a conversation about the potential for AI to drive growth if more workers are proficient in its use.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713876066_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade
The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer against the US dollar on Friday, driven by the growing prospect of an interest rate cut.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Motor racing - Tearful Hamilton ends long wait with record British win Motor racing - Tearful Hamilton ends long wait with record British win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720407685_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Tearful Hamilton ends long wait with record British win
With his win in front of a record-breaking crowd of 164,000, Lewis Hamilton became the first driver with nine wins at a single circuit.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719982846_TBPalestin.jpg)
UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October
UN says "an evacuation of such a massive scale will only heighten the suffering of civilians and drive humanitarian needs even higher."
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Bursa opens higher on bargain hunting, breaches 1,600 points Bursa opens higher on bargain hunting, breaches 1,600 points](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716288833_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa opens higher on bargain hunting, breaches 1,600 points
The main index rises to 1,601.44, driven by investor interest in mid and small cap stocks.
Tue Jul 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: No plans for age limits on Malaysian drivers
The government has no plans to impose an age limit on Malaysian drivers, despite calls for such measures to prevent accidents.
Mon Jul 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: No plans for age limits on Malaysian drivers
The government has no plans to impose an age limit on Malaysian drivers, despite calls for such measures to prevent accidents.
Mon Jul 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: 1 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. Bumiputera matriculation quota remains unchanged - PM
2. Government rules out age limits for Malaysian drivers
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Bumiputera matriculation quota remains unchanged - PM
2. Government rules out age limits for Malaysian drivers
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jul 01 2024