AWANI Tonight: Harimau Malaya rises to 134th in FIFA world ranking

An 11-foot-tall stegosaurus fossil sold at Sotheby’s New York for $44.6 million, setting a new record as the most valuable fossil ever auctioned.

The Malaysian football team has climbed to 134th in the latest FIFA world ranking, moving up from the 135th position they held since June 20th.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has appointed Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of President-elect Prabowo Subianto as Deputy Finance Minister.

In the wake of TikTok influencer Esha's tragic death—linked to online harassment and death threats—the Government is moving to place responsibility on social media and messaging platforms to tackle harmful content through a licensing regime. How do we ensure these new regulations strike the right balance between protection and freedom? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Goh Chee Leong of HELP Education Group, Dr Benjamin Loh of Taylor’s University, and USM’s Dr Ngo Sheau Shi.

#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Govt mulls amending Penal Code to deal with cyberbullying
2. England's Southgate resigns after Euro 2024 Final defeat

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Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.

The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Primus Lambut, Head of the Tawau Wildlife Department and species manager in charge of elephants.

The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.

#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.

The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association

A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the renowned Angkor Wat and Borobudur. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, leader of the Bukit Choras archaeological project and senior at USM’s Centre for Global Archaeology Research.

A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the renowned Angkor Wat and Borobudur. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, leader of the Bukit Choras archaeological project and senior at USM’s Centre for Global Archaeology Research.

#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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