AWANI Tonight: EV registrations grew 141.8% year-on-year in first half of 2024
Malaysia recorded a 141.8% increase in electric vehicle registrations for the first half of 2024, with a total of 10,663 EVs registered between January and June.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719916689_DzulkeflyAhmadKKM.jpg)
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament
The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717000513_TBWAHIDOMAR.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index
The launch of the Zakat Index seeks to recognise zakat-paying listed issuers and encourage greater zakat contributions from more PLCs.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712730319_raped.jpg)
Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM
The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable](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 says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable
Neuralink is testing its implant to give paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720601276_TBKingCharles.jpg)
Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors
For the first time, the palace is opening the building's East Wing, which includes the Centre Room where the iconic balcony is located.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Malaysia can become partner country of BRICS first - PM Malaysia can become partner country of BRICS first - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720498843_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia can become partner country of BRICS first - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will be known as a BRICS "new partner country" before Malaysia finalises its participation.
Tue Jul 09 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
![Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698724260_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met
Hamas has dropped a key demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before it would sign an agreement.
Mon Jul 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: The impact of Labour’s return to power in UK
The UK will see its first Labour government in 14 years. Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman from Bait Al Amanah discusses what the results indicate about the current political climate and new PM Keir Starmer’s first steps at 10 Downing Street.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720155079_NeilKinnock.jpg)
Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer aims for long-term growth, but as he tackles this challenge, his first few months are filled with tough decisions.
Fri Jul 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: China's BDY opens factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
China-based BYD has opened an EV plant in Thailand, its first factory in Southeast Asia, as part of the company's push into the region.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720071161_BYDlogos.jpg)
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720067569_tbEmmaRaducanu.jpg)
Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win
It's the first time Emma Raducanu has reached a third round of a Grand Slam since her title win at Flushing Meadows.
Thu Jul 04 2024