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
![Big tech poses 'existential threat' to UK journalism, survey finds Big tech poses 'existential threat' to UK journalism, survey finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697710756_Google.jpg)
Big tech poses 'existential threat' to UK journalism, survey finds
A poll by the News Media Association found 90% of editors believe Google and Meta pose a threat to the news industry.
Thu Nov 02 2023
![Astro AWANI wins Best News Media Award at the MEBA 2023 Astro AWANI wins Best News Media Award at the MEBA 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677125339_AnugerahMediaBeri.jpg)
Astro AWANI wins Best News Media Award at the MEBA 2023
The most trusted news channel in Malaysia, Astro AWANI, won the Best News Media Award at the 7th Malaysia Business Excellence Awards (MEBA) 2023
Thu Feb 23 2023
![Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614185813_TBFBGoogle.jpg)
Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content
Digital platforms in Indonesia include Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google, and some local aggregators.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61614213377_TBFacebook.jpg)
Australian parliament passes news media bargaining code
The code will be reviewed within one year of its commencement, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said in a joint statement.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![Trump's history in tweets Trump's history in tweets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610179050_TWITTER.jpg)
Trump's history in tweets
Trump often used tweets throughout his term to denounce the "Fake News" media that he accused of leading a 'witch hunt' against him.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![Can Australia force Google, Facebook pay for news? Here's what you need to know Can Australia force Google, Facebook pay for news? Here's what you need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607050016_GOOGLE.jpg)
Can Australia force Google, Facebook pay for news? Here's what you need to know
The Australian government wants tech giants Google and Facebook to compensate publishers for the news content on their platforms.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![Google slams Australia law forcing tech giants to pay for news Google slams Australia law forcing tech giants to pay for news](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597646937_GOOGLE.jpg)
Google slams Australia law forcing tech giants to pay for news
Google and Facebook would have to pay news media for content, after 18 months of negotiations ended without agreement.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![Australia to probe Facebook, Google over media disruption Australia to probe Facebook, Google over media disruption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51507781404_TBFacebook.jpg)
Australia to probe Facebook, Google over media disruption
Australia's competition regulator it would investigate whether U.S. online giants Facebook and Alphabet Inc's Google has disrupted the news media market to the detriment of publishers and consumers.
Mon Dec 04 2017
![Amtrak train derails in Washington state, injuring several passengers Amtrak train derails in Washington state, injuring several passengers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71499052897_TrainDerail.jpg)
Amtrak train derails in Washington state, injuring several passengers
Images of the wreck posted by local news media showed the engine lying on its side a short distance from the shore of Puget Sound near the Chambers Bay Marina.
Mon Jul 03 2017
![Trump lawyer criticizes Comey's leak to news media Trump lawyer criticizes Comey's leak to news media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61494372722_FBIDirectorJames.jpg)
Trump lawyer criticizes Comey's leak to news media
During his time in office, Trump has raged against the press and its use of anonymous sources.
Fri Jun 09 2017
!['Find the leakers,' Trump tells media as wiretapping issue refuses to die down 'Find the leakers,' Trump tells media as wiretapping issue refuses to die down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61488246717_DonaldTrump.jpg)
'Find the leakers,' Trump tells media as wiretapping issue refuses to die down
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on the "fake news media" to turn its attention to questions of illegal government surveillance and ferreting out the leakers within his administration.
Mon Apr 03 2017
![Trump softens immigration stance, takes measured tone in speech Trump softens immigration stance, takes measured tone in speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488340092_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump softens immigration stance, takes measured tone in speech
Trump set aside disputes with Democrats and the news media to deliver his most presidential performance to date, seeking to regain the confidence of Americans rattled by his leadership thus far.
Wed Mar 01 2017
![Media attack: Trump crossed the line - Fox News anchor Chris Wallace warns Media attack: Trump crossed the line - Fox News anchor Chris Wallace warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51487574206_ChrisWallace.jpg)
Media attack: Trump crossed the line - Fox News anchor Chris Wallace warns
"Look, we're big boys. We criticize presidents. They want to criticize us back, that's fine," Wallace said Sunday morning on Fox & Friends.
Mon Feb 20 2017
![Trump dismisses Russia controversy as 'scam' by hostile media Trump dismisses Russia controversy as 'scam' by hostile media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487291940_Trump.jpg)
Trump dismisses Russia controversy as 'scam' by hostile media
US President Donald Trump dismissed a growing controversy about ties between his aides and Russia on Thursday as a "ruse" and "scam" perpetrated by a hostile news media.
Fri Feb 17 2017