Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Shogun win big

#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Govt weighs special court, bail reforms for Sosma cases - Home Minister
2. Musk says he is 'thrashing' bureaucracy to restore democracy

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- U.S. and Russia to appoint teams for negotiations to end Ukraine war
- No need for Anti-Racial Discrimination Act - National Unity Minister

Elon Musk announced that his startup X.AI will release its AI chatbot Grok 3, described as the "smartest AI on Earth," with a demonstration at 8 PM Pacific Time today.

The Malayan tiger population is growing in Malaysia, but challenges remain for its long-term survival. Dr. Jason Hon from WWF-Malaysia outlines measures such as increased enforcement and community engagement to bolster conservation efforts.

AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh

- Govt grants moratorium for public rallies, pending Peaceful Assembly Act amendments

- U.S.: Trump launches plan for 'reciprocal tariffs'

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Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza would displace millions of Palestinians, heighten tensions, and undermine the peace process, according to Prof. Datuk Dr. Rahmat Mohamad from MyAqsa Foundation.

The Philippine Lower House has endorsed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, which will now move to the Upper House for trial, potentially leading to her removal from office and a lifetime ban from holding any future government position.

Weststar-GAP, a joint venture between Weststar Aviation and Timor GAP has signed a contract with Santos Limited, an Australian oil and gas company. Astro AWANI's Khalis Khadir has the details.

#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh

- No more free toll during festive seasons
- President Donald Trump pardons Jan 6 capitol rioters

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As Donald Trump returns to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, so does his ‘America First’ agenda. For Southeast Asia, the echoes of his first presidency leave the region bracing for familiar challenges—but could Trump’s second term bring surprises? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Adrian Ang, Research Fellow and Coordinator of the US Programme within the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

AWANI Tonight with @fayekwan_

1. PM kicks off UK five-day work visit to boost trade and ties
2. 'TikTok refugees' flock to China's RedNote ahead of app's US ban

Malaysians will see improvements to the SARA aid following a record-high allocation of RM13 bil in Budget 2025, compared to RM10 bil last year.

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Japan PM calls for stronger ASEAN collaboration during visit to Malaysia
2. 2024 first year to pass 1.5 °C limit

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Medical costs are rising, and so are the premiums for health insurance. To tackle this, the Malaysian government is considering introducing a Diagnosis-Related Group pricing system. But is DRG the right prescription for Malaysia’s healthcare woes, or will it create new challenges for hospitals, doctors, and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, Consultant respiratory physician at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital. He is also the President of MERCY Malaysia.

Medical costs are rising, and so are the premiums for health insurance. To tackle this, the Malaysian government is considering introducing a Diagnosis-Related Group pricing system. But is DRG the right prescription for Malaysia’s healthcare woes, or will it create new challenges for hospitals, doctors, and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy.