AWANI Tonight: Could BRICS be a new rival for G7?
BRICS has expanded its membership, but how significant will the bloc be in global economic governance? Astro AWANI correspondent Farhana Sheikh provides insights from Moscow, Russia.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Malaysia to exceed 25.5 per cent digital GDP by 2025 with expanded 5G - Gobind Malaysia to exceed 25.5 per cent digital GDP by 2025 with expanded 5G - Gobind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719478739_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
Malaysia to exceed 25.5 per cent digital GDP by 2025 with expanded 5G - Gobind
The government is confident that Malaysia can surpass the digital GDP target of 25.5 per cent by 2025 through the expansion of 5G to services beyond telecommunications
Thu Jun 27 2024
![UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717111986_Rafah.jpg)
UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah
The Israeli military has told civilians to go to an "expanded humanitarian zone" some 20 km (12 miles) away.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
MOE implements various initiatives for educational reform
MOE said preschool classes will be expanded to educational institutions to ensure student dropout issues can be tackled from early stage.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711606155_tbMelanieBrown.jpg)
Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors
The Spice Girls star recently released an expanded edition of her 2018 memoir 'Brutally Honest'.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-09/61537007246_TBSANDxjpg.jpg)
Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says
According to Interpol these crime rings have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to $3 trillion a year.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704259891_TBPADUjpg.jpg)
PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts
PADU can also be expanded to include data on businesses and commercial outlets in the country, said Dr Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701163811_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices
The ban will be expanded in March to include all non-therapeutic vapes, including refillable devices, said Health Minister Mark Butler.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![e-Tanah system expanded to Selangor e-Tanah system expanded to Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699263535_etanahselangor.jpg)
e-Tanah system expanded to Selangor
Among the main advantages of e-Tanah is the use of web technology that can be accessed without time and location constraints.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697802330_TBPointeBlackballet.jpg)
London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
The iconic image of a ballet dancer remains light-skinned, even though the artform has expanded globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
![Budget 2024: Second chance policy on bankruptcy expanded - PM Budget 2024: Second chance policy on bankruptcy expanded - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697191720_TBAnwarIbrahimPar.jpg)
Budget 2024: Second chance policy on bankruptcy expanded - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said as of July this year, almost 14,000 cases with small debts of below RM50,000 discharged from bankruptcy.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Golden Globes expands to 300 members, highlighting diversity gains Golden Globes expands to 300 members, highlighting diversity gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671003938_nominationsannounce.jpg)
Golden Globes expands to 300 members, highlighting diversity gains
The expanded voting body includes voters from countries around the world, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Cameroon and more.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![Apple's iPhone 15 launch clouded by China problems Apple's iPhone 15 launch clouded by China problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694516380_Applelogo.jpg)
Apple's iPhone 15 launch clouded by China problems
The debut at it's Apple Park headquarters will come as the Chinese government has expanded some restrictions on using iPhones.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Rukun Negara club to be expanded to private schools - Fadhlina Rukun Negara club to be expanded to private schools - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692001679_programEksplorasiR.jpg)
Rukun Negara club to be expanded to private schools - Fadhlina
Rukun Negara should be a national ideology which lifts the essential being of our children, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688524873_TBSAR.jpg)
Water surge tragedy: SAR operation enters fourth day to find last victims
The search methods will be expanded to include search on land as well as via water rafting, in addition to using the tracker dogs.
Wed Jul 05 2023