AWANI Tonight: 15 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Stern action against extreme comments on social media
2. Destigmatisation: Rising HIV infections among youth
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1. Stern action against extreme comments on social media
2. Destigmatisation: Rising HIV infections among youth
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720774990_TBFahmi.jpg)
Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there has been spreading of immoral and intimidating statements, including death threats against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720702927_TBdrug.jpg)
Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use
Treating drug use as a health and social issue is a promising way to improve outcomes for people who use drugs.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Why society needs to address loneliness Why society needs to address loneliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720695245_lonelinessepidemic.jpg)
Why society needs to address loneliness
Several scientific studies have found that loneliness can lead to poor physical and mental health.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Loneliness has a serious impact on health Loneliness has a serious impact on health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720698473_TBloneliness.jpg)
Loneliness has a serious impact on health
Although easy access to the internet and social media has changed how people live and talk to each other, more people still feel alone.
Sat Jul 13 2024
![Take multi-pronged approach to fight cyberbullying - Lee Lam Thye Take multi-pronged approach to fight cyberbullying - Lee Lam Thye](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669556500_Leelamthye.jpg)
Take multi-pronged approach to fight cyberbullying - Lee Lam Thye
A multi-pronged approach is needed to address cyberbullying and this includes introducing comprehensive anti-cyberbullying laws.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![King wants stern action taken on social media misuse - Fahmi King wants stern action taken on social media misuse - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718349610_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
King wants stern action taken on social media misuse - Fahmi
Sultan Ibrahim reiterated his message against the misuse of social media for arguments or shaming others, Fahmi Fadzil said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713591758_TBFahmi.jpg)
Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is part of the ministry's effort to make social media platforms safer for users.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement [COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602249158_TBDadah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Female TikTok account owner arrested for threatening, slandering influencer
A woman was arrested over alleged threats against social influencer Rajeswary on her TikTok account after receiving a complaint from a man.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666270026_MCMCLogo.jpg)
MCMC denies being govt tool to silence criticism
MCMC said 72 per cent of its requests for the removal of content across all social media platforms involved online gambling and scams.
Thu Jun 20 2024
The Future Is Female: Reframe Retirement
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Clare Davenport, Founder of Designing4Better, about reframing our view of retirement and why it’s important to also consider the non-financial aspects of retirement planning. Clare Davenport was one of the speakers at the International Social Well Being Conference 2024 #ISWC2024 organised by EPF.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681049457_TBMOBILEPUBLIC.jpg)
Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation
The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 2) — Statelessness & Displacement of Sea Nomads
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Vilashini Somiah, an anthropologist at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Universiti Malaya, and Wong Kueng Hui, director of the independent youth group Mandiri Borneo.
Wed Jun 12 2024