AWANI Tonight: Sarawak becomes largest stakeholder in Affin Bank

#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

A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean of Higher Degree at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.

A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datin Elya Lim Abdullah, a trustee at OrphanCare, which is a non-profit foundation that advocates for ending the institutionalisation of children.

#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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