AWANI Tonight: S. Korea to deploy ‘Star Wars’ lasers against North’s drones
South Korea plans to mass produce laser weapons, dubbed the ‘Star Wars project, to shoot down drones deployed by North Korea. The lasers will operate on electricity, costing only $1.45 per shot.
Fri Jul 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Johor-S'pore SEZ: Govt aims to sign pact in Sept
The government says it will seek to finalise plans and sign a full-fledged pact with Singapore to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) between the countries in September, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Wed Jul 10 2024
NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says
A brigade consists of between 3,000 and 7,000 troops, so generating 35 to 50 more such units would present a significant challenge.
Mon Jul 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: No plans for age limits on Malaysian drivers
The government has no plans to impose an age limit on Malaysian drivers, despite calls for such measures to prevent accidents.
Mon Jul 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: No plans for age limits on Malaysian drivers
The government has no plans to impose an age limit on Malaysian drivers, despite calls for such measures to prevent accidents.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Explainer - How Boeing's Starliner can bring its astronauts back to Earth
Issues with Boeing's Starliner at the ISS have disrupted plans for its return, delaying the astronauts' journey back to Earth.
Sat Jun 29 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis
Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research.
Thu May 23 2024
Loke: No plans to make installation of dashcam mandatory
Anthony Loke said implementing new regulations needs to consider various aspects including cost that people will have to incur if mandatory.
Thu May 16 2024
Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans
Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to oppose any long-term military rule by Israel over the ravaged Palestinian enclave.
Thu May 16 2024
Consortium led By Khazanah And EPF announces conditional takeover offer for MAHB
Consortium will safeguard MAHBs existing employee rights and there are no plans for layoffs.
Wed May 15 2024
INSIGHT - How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election
Narendra Modi's image adorns everything from packs of rice handed out to the poor to large posters in cities and towns.
Sun May 12 2024
DNB, Ericsson sign MoUs with partners to accelerate Malaysia’s digital plans
This is the first immediate step to put plans into action and achieve on-ground implementation, to turn Malaysia a digital nation.
Fri May 03 2024
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
The minister said the government plans to give dual citizenship to former Indonesian citizens living overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampments spring up on more US college campuses
The expanding protests include plans by a coalition of Jewish groups opposing Israel's actions to close the Brooklyn street.
Wed Apr 24 2024