AWANI Tonight: Finland zoo returns giant pandas to China over cost

#AWANITonight with @cynthia_AWANI

1. Teacher sentenced to 10 years’ jail for child abuse in GISB-linked school
2. Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon ceasefire proposal

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Informa Markets Malaysia’s Gerard Leeuwenburgh highlights the pivotal role The Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) 2024 event is set to play in advancing trade within the oil and gas sector, with over 28,000 professionals expected to attend.

South Korea is taking steps to rehome nearly half a million dogs bred for food, as the country prepares for a ban on dog meat by 2027.

Starting October 1st, a total of 20 supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and health and beauty chains will eliminate single-use plastic bags at 8,000 outlets.

#AWANITonight 25 Sept 2024 with Farhana Sheikh

- GISB: Followers lack finances to flee country
- Sinkhole: Access to KLIA 1, KLIA 2 not affected

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One of the world's rarest and most sought-after Pokémon cards sold for $360,000 at a Sotheby’s auction in New York on Tuesday.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China this November, more than eight years ahead of schedule, as the zoo housing them can no longer afford their upkeep.

MCMC has not received any reports over several parody videos related to GISB but will take necessary action should it receive any instructions from the police.

The Persons With Disabilities (PWD) community is incredibly diverse, with different groups representing a wide range of needs—from mobility and sensory impairments, to learning and neurological disabilities, and more. How should disability-rights advocates navigate these varying interests to ensure that all voices are heard and that policies address the broad spectrum of challenges faced by the community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Senator Isaiah Jacob, PWD representative in Dewan Negara.

#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. GISB: Police estimates around 10,000 followers nationwide
2. MOE stands firm on abolition of UPSR & PT3

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Initial police investigations estimate that there are around 10,000 followers and members of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) nationwide.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says the ministry remains firm on the previous decision to abolish the UPSR and PT3 examinations.

In an effort to ensure sustainable political peace till the end of 2027, the Madani government has floated a Memorandum of Understanding with the Opposition. The proposed MoU offers Constituency Development Funds to Opposition MPs — on the condition that they refrain from engaging in race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues. Perikatan Nasional, however, has flatly rejected the terms, and the offer seems to have only led to more division rather than unity. Is inter-coalition cooperation for political stability still on the table? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Independent Analyst, Arinah Najwa Ahmad Said.

In an effort to ensure sustainable political peace till the end of 2027, the Madani government has floated a Memorandum of Understanding with the Opposition. The proposed MoU offers Constituency Development Funds to Opposition MPs — on the condition that they refrain from engaging in race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues. Perikatan Nasional, however, has flatly rejected the terms, and the offer seems to have only led to more division rather than unity. Is inter-coalition cooperation for political stability still on the table? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political scientist Professor Wong Chin Huat, Deputy Head of Strategy for the Asia Headquarters of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network at Sunway University.

In an effort to ensure sustainable political peace till the end of 2027, the Madani government has floated a Memorandum of Understanding with the Opposition. The proposed MoU offers Constituency Development Funds to Opposition MPs — on the condition that they refrain from engaging in race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues. Perikatan Nasional, however, has flatly rejected the terms, and the offer seems to have only led to more division rather than unity. Is inter-coalition cooperation for political stability still on the table? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aira Azhari, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the think tank, IDEAS Malaysia.