AWANI Tonight: No link between smartphones and brain cancer – study

#AWANITonight 9 Sept 2024 with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Govt mulls new laws in preparation for Autonomous Vehicles (AV)
- A staggering USD 2.4mil was diverted from 1MDB into US celebrities' accounts

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The United Nations (UN) warned that some 625,000 Palestinian students have been left with no access to education as Israel continues its attacks in Gaza.

The government must prioritise improving the current public transport system and infrastructure before gearing up for autonomous vehicles (AV) in the country, says transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan.

In recent months, Malaysia has witnessed an unsettling surge in cases of crime, violence, and abuse towards children. As reports of these crimes continue to rise, so do questions about how effectively our society is protecting its youngest members. Could we be doing more to prevent these tragic incidents, and what role should schools, families, and the law play in addressing this growing concern? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Farah Nini Dusuki, Children's Commissioner to SUHAKAM.

Starting with a mission to enhance the pre-loved motorcycle market, iMotorbike has become a leader in Malaysia and is making significant strides in Vietnam. Founder and CEO Gil Carmo shares insights on how the platform plans to scale its business model, leveraging the vast growth potential across Southeast Asia and beyond.

A study backed by the World Health Organization found that exposure to radiofrequency fields from smartphones does not increase the risk of brain cancer.

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli, after he secured a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in the men's (intellectual disability) shot put final on Tuesday.

Around 8,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Lucy Lau from MSF Malaysia sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

#AWANITonight 4 Sept 2024 with Hafiz Marzukh

- As ASEAN chair in 2025, Malaysia aims for better cooperation with Russia, says PM
- Penang CM opts out of DAP state elections

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AW with @cynthiaAWANI

1. RM599 cap on flights for festive seasons to continue
2. Cathay Pacific grounds entir

- Malaysia to receive Mpox vaccine through ASEAN fund
- Paris 2024: Malaysia wins first paralympic bronze in 100m race

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Malaysia won its first medal at the Paris Paralympics after sprinter Eddy Bernard claimed bronze in the men’s 100m final, setting a new Asian record.

For Sabah Day, Duncan Cheng of Sabah Entitlement and Equity Now shares what Sabahan youth want for their region and the importance of preserving Sabah's heritage.

#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. Sinkhole: No need to declare area unsafe, disaster zone - IGP
2. Govt rules out bringing back GST to offset RON95 subsidy cut

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Following the recent sinkholes in Jalan Masjid India, Dr Camelia Kusumo from Taylor’s University highlights the need for Malaysia to reassess its urban planning strategies to enhance resilience and prevent similar incidents in the future.