AWANI Tonight: 7th Oct 2024

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. ByteDance cuts hundreds of jobs in shift to AI moderation
2. ASEAN 2025: Malaysia officially assumes chairmanship

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Tennis legend 38-year-old Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement with 22 Grand Slam titles to his name and ahead of his final tournament at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, Spain.

Mitsubishi Power reinforces its commitment to drive the energy transition in region towards a sustainable future at Enlit Asia 2024 at MITEC, KL. #AWANITonight

#AWANITonight 7 Oct 2024 with Saraya Mia

- Johor weekends back to Saturday-Sunday from 2025

- Gaza war: Why peace is out of reach

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Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)'s Dr Ferooze Ali weighs in on why the prospects for a ceasefire or lasting peace in Gaza remain elusive, one year since the war erupted.

#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. Unlocking Malaysia's potential as the next leading data hub
2. Middle East: Israel says Iran will pay for missile attack

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Thai police arrested the driver of a bus carrying young students and teachers that caught fire and killed 23 in Bangkok. Police are investigating whether the incident was caused by negligence.

There is a need to improve laws involving national security to counter violent extremism in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

To mark World Heart Day, Dr Raja Ezman Faridz Raja Shariff, Consultant Cardiologist from UiTM talks about the prevalence of heart failure in Malaysia and symptoms to look out.

A baby born in 2024 is expected to live on average up to 75.2 years, with a baby girl expected to live 4.8 years longer than that of a baby boy, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

As we approach the one year mark of the genocide on Gaza, how have global perceptions and grassroots activism towards Palestinian liberation evolved? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Khaled Beydoun, constitutional law professor and author of the critically acclaimed book, ‘American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear’ which examines the social, legal, and political dimensions that have fueled anti-Muslim sentiments in the United States. His new book ‘The New Crusades: Islamophobia and the Global War on Muslim’ explores Islamophobia as a global phenomenon.

The future of sustainability isn't just about replacing fossil fuels with renewables. Shashank Luthra, Vice President for AVEVA in Southeast Asia, reveals how technologies like AI, data analytics, and industrial intelligence are enhancing energy efficiency - key to decarbonising the power sector.

#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. Sarawak becomes largest stakeholder in Affin Bank
2. The ripple effect of a wider Hezbollah-Israel conflict

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Sarawak has now become the largest shareholder in Affin Bank, holding a 31.25% stake, after finalising a deal to acquire additional shares on Friday.

As debates on children’s social media use continue, is education a better path than stricter regulations? Join Media Scholar, Dr Benjamin Loh and Social Media Strategist, Puteri Addina as they explore ways to ensure children are protected online. #ItsAboutYOUth