AWANI Tonight: 27 June 2024

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Govt is looking at ways to crack down on fake accounts used for cyberbullying

- How significant is BRICS in global economic governance?

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BRICS has expanded its membership, but how significant will the bloc be in global economic governance? Astro AWANI correspondent Farhana Sheikh provides insights from Moscow, Russia.

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.

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Exploring potential benefits for M’sia to join BRICS
2. Israel calls for Gaza City to evacuate

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#AWANITonight with Saraya Mia

- Govt aims to sign SEZ pact in Sept - Rafizi Ramli

- Dewan Rakyat: Former Bersatu MPs to retain seat

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Far-right parties from 12 countries joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament, dubbed Patriots For Europe. Karisma Putera from Bait Al Amanah weighs in on what’s contributing to the far right’s gains in the EU.

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.

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.

#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. AG's report highlights nine audits involving 11 ministries
2. UK Polls: Labour tipped for historic win


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Senior members of extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah announced the dissolution of their network and pledged to adhere to Indonesian law.

China-based BYD has opened an EV plant in Thailand, its first factory in Southeast Asia, as part of the company's push into the region.

AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Jho Low has reportedly entered into a possible deal with US DOJ
2. Shaky debate performance fuels Biden age concerns


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#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. MACC nabs highway concessionaire CEO, 7 others for bribery involving projects worth RM1.6 bil
2. No U-turn on VEP for foreign vehicles from Singapore - Transport Minister


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The use of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) helps policymakers to better understand the real needs of low-income households, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.

China's Premier Li Qiang defended open markets and the importance of green technologies for stabilising global growth at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).