AWANI Tonight: Moving away from single-use plastics, towards a just transition
In efforts to shift away from single-use plastics, Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan says measures must be taken to ensure a just transition for workers in the sector.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719303593_orthodox.jpg)
Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military
The decree likely to send shockwaves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Weak governance, corruption must be immediately tackled - PM Weak governance, corruption must be immediately tackled - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716300772_TBANWARUCAP.jpg)
Weak governance, corruption must be immediately tackled - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed on the need to stop the practise of direct negotiation in government procurement.
Wed May 22 2024
![Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716194780_TBMURALRAISI.jpg)
Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
![Muslim countries must be consistent, ensure Israel brought to justice - PM Muslim countries must be consistent, ensure Israel brought to justice - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714454421_AnwarIbrahimMBS.jpg)
Muslim countries must be consistent, ensure Israel brought to justice - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim calls on Muslim countries to be consistent and firm in demanding justice for Palestine.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703321425_TBDZULKEFLYAHMAD.jpg)
Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister says any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![KK Mart founder seeks forgiveness from King, all Muslims KK Mart founder seeks forgiveness from King, all Muslims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712125301_TBpengasakkmart.jpg)
KK Mart founder seeks forgiveness from King, all Muslims
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim decrees that all parties must be more responsible.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Jamal Yunos fails bid to strike out Khairy Jamaluddin’s suit Jamal Yunos fails bid to strike out Khairy Jamaluddin’s suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710823527_TBSAMANKJJAMAL.jpg)
Jamal Yunos fails bid to strike out Khairy Jamaluddin’s suit
The High Court has ruled that there are issues that must be addressed in the defamation suit.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![No plans to revamp vernacular education ecosystem - Fadhlina No plans to revamp vernacular education ecosystem - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710136363_TBFadhlinaSidek.jpg)
No plans to revamp vernacular education ecosystem - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said any action or decision to revamp existing education ecosystem must be based on provisions contained in Education Act.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Malaysia ready to re-open probe of missing MH370 if new evidence emerges Malaysia ready to re-open probe of missing MH370 if new evidence emerges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708855025_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia ready to re-open probe of missing MH370 if new evidence emerges
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said "whatever needs to be done must be done."
Mon Mar 04 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors [COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708307851_TBKeretaterbakar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors
Malaysia is very dependent on private vehicles, and therefore more efforts must be made to guarantee the health and safety of road users.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Zakat institutions must solve basic problems related to hardcore poverty - PM Zakat institutions must solve basic problems related to hardcore poverty - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704441843_BaNWARiBRAHIMjpg.jpg)
Zakat institutions must solve basic problems related to hardcore poverty - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said every collection in the name of zakat must be spent responsibly with a priority to alleviate poverty.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government? FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707433618_TBPakistanElection.jpg)
FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?
By law, the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament, must be called by the President three weeks after the national election.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707372534_TBcinemajpg.jpg)
For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
![Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge
Insulting the crown is a serious offence in Thailand, where constitution states the king must be held in a position of "revered worship".
Tue Feb 06 2024