Niaga AWANI: Tech Innovation & Journalism Futures
Niaga AWANI features Kristie Lu Stout, Anchor/Correspondent, CNN in conversation with Tehmina Kaoosji and Nabilah Khaleeda.
The anchors exchange views about exciting tech innovations and AI across Asia, changing everyday lives through positive inventions, as well as via core industries like tourism.
Journalism Futures is another key area of discussion, with Kristie sharing her thoughts about sustainability for the news media industry and her experiences speaking to journalism students for CNN Academy while in Kuala Lumpur.
The anchors exchange views about exciting tech innovations and AI across Asia, changing everyday lives through positive inventions, as well as via core industries like tourism.
Journalism Futures is another key area of discussion, with Kristie sharing her thoughts about sustainability for the news media industry and her experiences speaking to journalism students for CNN Academy while in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Perbicaraan wartawan WSJ ditahan di Rusia atas tuduhan mengintip bermula 26 Jun Perbicaraan wartawan WSJ ditahan di Rusia atas tuduhan mengintip bermula 26 Jun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718621049_EvanGershkovich.jpg)
Perbicaraan wartawan WSJ ditahan di Rusia atas tuduhan mengintip bermula 26 Jun
Pendengaran kes jenayah terhadap rakyat Amerika Syarikat (AS) Evan Gershkovich akan diadakan secara tertutup.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Journalists from Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on comprehensive hajj coverage Journalists from Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on comprehensive hajj coverage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717846379_JejakAlHaramains.jpg)
Journalists from Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on comprehensive hajj coverage
The delegation includes nine journalists from Malaysia and 14 from Indonesia, who will join forces to provide the most comprehensive and insightful reporting of the Hajj.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role
Fahmi Fadzil highlighted the importance of maintaining journalism ethics, which is fundamental to the profession.
Wed May 29 2024
![Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716356354_tbDigitalLiteracy.jpg)
Early education on digital literacy important to produce responsible social media users
Dr Rani Ann Balaraman said early education on digital literacy that emphasises conduct and ethics in the use of social media is important.
Sat May 25 2024
![Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715770663_TBFahmiFadzilsida.jpg)
Good news awaits media practitioners at Hawana - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would announce the good news at the highlight of the three-day celebration on May 27.
Fri May 24 2024
![Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
Human touch gives soul to journalists' work, something AI cannot do
AI should not be labelled as only for trivial tasks as it is capable of doing more technological sophistication to produce faster results.
Thu May 23 2024
![OpenAI, News Corp tangani persetujuan guna kandungan berita untuk latih AI OpenAI, News Corp tangani persetujuan guna kandungan berita untuk latih AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716437110_OpenAI.jpg)
OpenAI, News Corp tangani persetujuan guna kandungan berita untuk latih AI
Persetujuan antara kedua-dua syarikat itu dianggarkan bernilai AS$250 juta untuk tempoh lima tahun dalam bentuk wang dan kredit menggunakan teknologi OpenAI.
Thu May 23 2024
![Li Jane raih emas kejohanan boling siri jelajah PWBA Li Jane raih emas kejohanan boling siri jelajah PWBA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715509919_PWBABowlers.jpg)
Li Jane raih emas kejohanan boling siri jelajah PWBA
Pemain boling wanita negara Sin Li Jane meraih pingat emas di kejohanan boling Terbuka Journal Rockford di The Cherry Bowl di Illinois.
Sun May 12 2024
![Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705851500_Kuchingsarawak.jpg)
Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots
Participants of the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2024 event will gain deeper insights into Sarawak's unique culture.
Sat May 11 2024
![Astro AWANI launches AI guideline, JIWA, in latest journalism innovation initiative Astro AWANI launches AI guideline, JIWA, in latest journalism innovation initiative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715246158_mejabulatjpg.jpg)
Astro AWANI launches AI guideline, JIWA, in latest journalism innovation initiative
Astro AWANI successfully launched JIWA: A Guideline for AI Utilisation in Astro AWANI today.
Thu May 09 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth [COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715099242_TBWaelDahdouh.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth
UNESCO should be congratulated for awarding the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2024 to Palestinian journalists covering Gaza.
Tue May 07 2024