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
![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
![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
![Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718797206_VladimirPutinKim.jpg)
Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one
Vladimir Putin presented Kim Jong Un with an Aurus limousine, a tea set and an admiral's dirk.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![McDonald’s to end AI trial in US over ordering mishaps McDonald’s to end AI trial in US over ordering mishaps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718764390_mcdonalds.jpg)
McDonald’s to end AI trial in US over ordering mishaps
The AI's reliability is questioned after mishaps like adding bacon to ice cream and ordering hundreds of dollars in chicken nuggets.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718357926_tbGenderEquality.jpg)
Why we must act now to revive women's leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
Women face systemic challenges in accessing senior positions across all countries and sectors, undermining economic growth.
Sun Jun 16 2024