Consider This: Humanitarian Crisis (Part 1) — Renewed Violence in Myanmar, Repeat of 2017?

#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI

1. Govt firm on licensing for social media platforms despite pushback
2. Pet care sector booms, but costs soar

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The government has no plans to delay the requirement for social media platforms to obtain a license to operate in the country, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Australia will introduce a cap on the number of new international students it accepts as part of efforts to reduce overall migration to pre-pandemic levels.

IDEAS Malaysia's Doris Liew weighs in on how pet owners can manage the soaring costs of pet care and veterinary services in the country.

For years Polish scientist and entomologist Marta Skowron-Volponi has ventured into the jungles of Peninsular Malaysia to study moths, making remarkable discoveries along the way. But her journey took a different turn when she learned about the rapid decline of the Malayan Tiger, and together with her Italian filmmaker husband, Paolo Volponi, joined the fight against poaching and habitat destruction. On this episode of #ConisderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Marta Skowron-Volponi and Paolo Volponi about protecting the few remaining Malayan Tigers in the wild.

In 2023, PayNet processed RM5.15 trillion in transactions—3.3 times Malaysia’s Real GDP. As Malaysia advances its cashless journey, Group CEO Farhan Ahmad discusses the future of digital payments and financial inclusion, impact of Gen AI on payments and preparing for evolving threats.

Join Trading Card Games KL (TCGKL)'s Iman Humaira and Shamsul Bahrin as they delve into the fascinating and lucrative world of trading card economics, and how these collectibles have evolved from simple hobbies into serious investments. #ItsAboutYOUth

Seven years ago today, more than 700,000 Rohingya fled targeted persecution in Myanmar, marking the beginning of one of the world’s most protracted refugee crises. Today, the situation remains critical as violence intensifies in Rakhine and other states, with the humanitarian situation rapidly deteriorating. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Shinjiro Murata, General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières Japan, who has recently returned from Myanmar after visiting MSF projects there.

Seven years ago today, more than 700,000 Rohingya fled targeted persecution in Myanmar, marking the beginning of one of the world’s most protracted refugee crises. Today, the situation remains critical as violence intensifies in Rakhine and other states, with the humanitarian situation rapidly deteriorating. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Md Nadim Shahariyar, Interim Hospital Director of Kutupalong Hospital in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Umno is gathering for its 2024 General Assembly, re-energised from its recent victory in reclaiming the Nenggiri state assembly seat from Perikatan Nasional with a healthy majority. Will Nenggiri prove to be a turning point for the waning party, or was it just an isolated victory in a traditionally strong UMNO seat? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Azmil Mohd Tayeb, Associate Professor at USM’s School of Social Sciences.

Umno is gathering for its 2024 General Assembly, re-energised from its recent victory in reclaiming the Nenggiri state assembly seat from Perikatan Nasional with a healthy majority. Will Nenggiri prove to be a turning point for the waning party, or was it just an isolated victory in a traditionally strong UMNO seat? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM.

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. Corruption: Home Ministry to rotate jobs within agencies
2. ⁠U.S. Fed expected to cut rates in September


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Dr Janet Steele from George Washington University warns that the government should consider unintended consequences when drafting regulations for social media companies, before finalising the new law.

The US Federal Reserve has hinted at possible interest rate cuts in September, with meeting minutes from its latest monetary policy meeting showing some policymakers are even willing to reduce borrowing costs.

#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh

- India supports Malaysia’s participation in BRICS - PM
- Missing person: Situation still under control, 90% of cases solved

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