![The risks of a digital cold war The risks of a digital cold war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41685798995_PantauSocialMedia.jpg)
The risks of a digital cold war
A corner of the internet is dominated by digital tycoons - Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google - and now TikTok.
Sat Jul 01 2023
#KiniNews: Syed Saddiq to 'disrupt' Malaysian politics
Like how e-hailing upended transport and e-commerce revolutionised retail, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is building a team aimed at "disrupting" the tried and tested ways of Malaysian politics.
The ingredients?
A young, multiracial and tech-savvy lineup of leaders; innovative policies and a commitment to prove political movements can be sustained without being beholden to tycoons or cronies.
The ingredients?
A young, multiracial and tech-savvy lineup of leaders; innovative policies and a commitment to prove political movements can be sustained without being beholden to tycoons or cronies.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![India's Chettinad mansions a testament to past glory India's Chettinad mansions a testament to past glory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644129806_INDIA.jpg)
India's Chettinad mansions a testament to past glory
The tycoons of Chettinad made their fortunes trading precious gems and spices across business empires as far as Malaysia and Singapore.
Sun Feb 06 2022
![With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: Fall in line With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: Fall in line](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631855769_hongkong.jpg)
With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: Fall in line
Beijing is no longer willing to tolerate "monopoly behaviour".
Fri Sep 17 2021
![Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption charges as trial resumes Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption charges as trial resumes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612770741_Netanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption charges as trial resumes
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in long-running cases involving gifts from millionaire friends and for allegedly seeking regulatory favours for media tycoons in return for favourable coverage.
Mon Feb 08 2021
![Rich, richer, richest Malaysians - envy, not jealousy for your fellow Bumis who are BBs Rich, richer, richest Malaysians - envy, not jealousy for your fellow Bumis who are BBs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41458631341_MONEYCHANGE.jpg)
Rich, richer, richest Malaysians - envy, not jealousy for your fellow Bumis who are BBs
In the beginning, no Malay names made it to the list - millionaires, what more billionaires; but as edition built upon edition, there emerged one, then two and three.
Fri Mar 06 2020
![Hong Kong property moguls on trial in huge graft case Hong Kong property moguls on trial in huge graft case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/51399519392_295x200.jpg)
Hong Kong property moguls on trial in huge graft case
A corruption trial involving Hong Kong property tycoons got under way with all five defendants pleading not guilty to bribery charges.
Thu May 08 2014