![Musk plans to commit around $45 mln a month to new pro-Trump support committee, WSJ reports Musk plans to commit around $45 mln a month to new pro-Trump support committee, WSJ reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713840920_tbElonMusk.jpg)
Musk plans to commit around $45 mln a month to new pro-Trump support committee, WSJ reports
Elon Musk's shift towards right-wing politics gives Donald Trump a high-profile backer in his bid to return to the White House.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Forging Malaysia’s AI destiny: TiPM’s holistic approach [COLUMNIST] Forging Malaysia’s AI destiny: TiPM’s holistic approach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709879380_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Forging Malaysia’s AI destiny: TiPM’s holistic approach
Malaysia continues to navigate towards a future where AI transcends being just a technology to become a transformative force for progress.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Consider This: Sustaining Sustainability - A Conversation With Professor Jeffrey Sachs
With the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) severely stalled, what needs to be done to ensure the world is back on track? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Prof Jeffrey Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) about how education can contribute to reversing these trends.
Wed Jul 10 2024
AWANI Tonight: Is Europe’s rise in hard-right a sign of larger political shifts?
As the UK shifts towards the center-left with the Labour government, much of Europe is leaning towards the hard-right. Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman from Bait Al Amanah compares these divergent political directions.
Tue Jul 09 2024
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
![[COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future [COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720064337_tbThorbjrnFors.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future
Energy efficiency is an important step towards a sustainable energy future.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719977071_stampede.jpg)
At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert ''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719401266_TBAedes.jpg)
''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine" - Expert
There should be less vaccine hesitancy towards Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine due to the development processes it went through
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719284875_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US Dollar
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as cautious global economic sentiment prompted some investors to shift towards emerging currencies, including the ringgit, a dealer said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718203692_TBKUWAITFIRE.jpg)
Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers
Kuwait's deputy prime minister accuses property owners of committing violations that contribute towards such incidents.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Rosmah's bid to include govt, police in missing jewellery suit fails Rosmah's bid to include govt, police in missing jewellery suit fails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686795510_RosmahMansor.jpg)
Rosmah's bid to include govt, police in missing jewellery suit fails
The Court said, police and the govt had not committed any wrongful act and had no duty of indemnity towards Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Wed May 29 2024
![Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682403664_Syria.jpg)
Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts
Israel has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up such raids since the Oct. 7.
Thu May 09 2024
![King, Queen extend Labour Day wishes King, Queen extend Labour Day wishes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714533103_officialsultanibrah.jpg)
King, Queen extend Labour Day wishes
Their Majesties said that workers are the driving force behind Malaysia's progress towards a better level.
Wed May 01 2024
AWANI Review: IKEA: Can Affordability, Profit, and Sustainability Coexist
In today's business world, it's about more than just making a profit. IKEA gets that—it's been part of their DNA from day one. Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director at IKEA Malaysia, shares how the company is paving the way towards a future where retail can thrive sustainably and profitably, while still keeping prices within reach for all.
Sat Apr 27 2024