AWANI Tonight: 27 June 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. BlackRock has RM27.5bil assets in M'sia, withdrawal will have negative implications - Minister
2. Taiwan warns against travel to China after execution threat
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. BlackRock has RM27.5bil assets in M'sia, withdrawal will have negative implications - Minister
2. Taiwan warns against travel to China after execution threat
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Jun 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: BlackRock withdrawal to have negative implications on M'sia
Malaysia will face significant negative impacts if BlackRock withdraws its investments from the country, says Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719391981_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock holds equity investments in 100 public-listed companies in Malaysia as of May this year.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10 3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717563657_KWSPAkaun.jpg)
3.4 mln EPF members transfer RM10.86 bln to flexible account as of June 10
These withdrawals can be accommodated by EPF's current cash balance, net cash inflows from contributions, maturities and investment income.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
Lim Guan Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.
Thu Jun 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: Selangor ruler slams MFL's penalty on Selangor FC
Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has slammed the Malaysian Football League (MFL)'s decision to slap Selangor FC with a RM100,000 fine for withdrawing from the Charity Shield.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![RM24.2 mln withdrawal fraud: All suspects received commissions of RM100,000 to RM240,000 RM24.2 mln withdrawal fraud: All suspects received commissions of RM100,000 to RM240,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718968813_DatukSeriRamliMoh.jpg)
RM24.2 mln withdrawal fraud: All suspects received commissions of RM100,000 to RM240,000
Police suspect the mastermind is skilled in forging IDs and fingerprints to facilitate withdrawals.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718883543_BurundianAfricanUn.jpg)
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718704815_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees
The individuals have been detained to assist the investigation of fraudulent withdrawals from several fixed deposit accounts.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The resolution also calls for the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians in the western Darfur region.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Account 3 withdrawals have no influence on EPF's investment strategy - EPF CEO Account 3 withdrawals have no influence on EPF's investment strategy - EPF CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718180469_BangunanKumpulanWa.jpg)
Account 3 withdrawals have no influence on EPF's investment strategy - EPF CEO
The EPF's overall investment assets stand at RM1.2 trillion, so these withdrawals are actually manageable, says CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![In apparent blow to Biden plan, Hamas leader demands full end to Gaza war In apparent blow to Biden plan, Hamas leader demands full end to Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717641016_Israelisoldier.jpg)
In apparent blow to Biden plan, Hamas leader demands full end to Gaza war
Hamas leader demands Israeli withdrawal as part of a ceasefire plan, dealing an apparent blow to the truce proposal by Joe Biden.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Tennis - Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal, Sinner assured of top ranking Tennis - Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal, Sinner assured of top ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717565599_italianopenjpg.jpg)
Tennis - Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal, Sinner assured of top ranking
Novak Djokovic's French Open title defence ended with a whimper following the top seed's withdrawal due to a right knee problem.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal from Gaza Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal from Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717557120_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal from Gaza
Under the three-phase proposal, Hamas and Israel would negotiate in the same phase for a permanent ceasefire.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716205353_TBDZULCOVID.jpg)
Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's lawsuit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been postponed to next year.
Tue Jun 04 2024