Fri Mar 08 2024
Consider This: War on Gaza (Part 2) - Feminist Approaches to the Pursuit of Peace
War can leave deep emotional scars on individuals and communities. For conflict-affected communities, women can be empowered as agents of peace and reconciliation. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent scholar Dr maimuna hamid merican about the importance of centering women's voices and experiences in peace-building processes. #InternationalWomensDay2024 #IWD2024
AWANI Tonight: 30 May 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Google pledges RM9.4 bil investment in Malaysia
2. Improving Malaysia's approach to geriatric care
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1. Google pledges RM9.4 bil investment in Malaysia
2. Improving Malaysia's approach to geriatric care
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Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 2) — Should Trackless Trams Be On the Table?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Zairil Khir Johari, Penang State Government Exco Member for Infrastructure, Transport & Digital.
Consider This: Penang LRT (Part 1) - Autonomous Rapid Transit a Better Option?
Penang’s LRT system, The Mutiara Line, recently received Cabinet approval for construction to commence, expected to break ground in the fourth quarter of this year. However, not everyone is convinced that an LRT system is Penang’s best option. Some advocate for a trackless tram system, an Autonomous Rapid Transit, or ART. What would best serve Penang’s transportation needs? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rosli Khan, Partner and Managing Director of the consultancy firm, MDS Traffic Planners & Consultants.
AWANI Tonight: Tweaking Malaysia’s approach to geriatric care
As Malaysia's elderly population continues to grow, Prof Tan Maw Pin of Universiti Malaya discusses the nation's approach to geriatric care and best practices to adopt from other countries.
AWANI Tonight: Synthetic nicotine in vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA finds
Nicotine alternatives in vapes may be more potent and addictive than nicotine itself, according to research by the US Food and Drug Administration and independent researchers.
AWANI Tonight: 27th May 2024
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- MMA Poll: Only 5% Of public hospitals, clinics have enough manpower
- Israeli strike on Rafah draws international criticism
- MMA Poll: Only 5% Of public hospitals, clinics have enough manpower
- Israeli strike on Rafah draws international criticism
AWANI Tonight: Israeli strike on Rafah draws international criticism
An Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in Rafah has drawn condemnation from European leaders, just two days after the International Court of Justice ordered it to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city.
AWANI Tonight: Faisal Halim moved to secret location for recovery
After being discharged from hospital on Sunday, Selangor FC player Faisal Halim has been moved to a secret location for security reasons to allow him to fully recover.
AWANI Tonight: creating a more equitable healthcare system with AI
Can AI revolutionise healthcare and create a more equitable system? Astro AWANI Correspondent Farhana Sheikh delves into the critical issue reporting from the Red Hat Summit in Denver, Colorado.
AWANI Tonight: Expediting the Media Council to enhance journalistic practices
Ahead of the three-day celebration for National Journalists’ Day, Abdul Rahman from the Centre for Independent Journalism discusses expediting the formation of a Media Council to enhance media practices in the country.
AWANI Tonight: Astro, RTM to air special 24-hour channel starting tomorrow
In line with the vocal and unwavering support for Palestine, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd in collaboration with RTM, has launched a special 24-hour channel, Malaysia-4-Palestine.
AWANI Tonight: 24 May 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. Sungai Bakap: PAS assemblyman dies aged 56
2. HAWANA 2024: Expediting media council to enhance journalistic practices
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1. Sungai Bakap: PAS assemblyman dies aged 56
2. HAWANA 2024: Expediting media council to enhance journalistic practices
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
It's About YOUth: The power youth in shaping a better tomorrow
Unlocking the potential of youth to advocate for positive change, Sofea Rozhan of untuksemua and ‘Ariff Bin Amir Ali of Youth United for Earth talks about the importance of making the young voices heard.
Consider This: Bersih Congress 2024 — Reviving Reform
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) will convene a national congress on Saturday 25th May, featuring civil society leaders, youth activists, and student groups, to deliberate on strategies to revitalise the reform agenda and agitate for real change. Can Bersih as a people’s movement still galvanise public pressure for democratic reforms? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, Bersih Chairperson, and Aira Azhari, Bersih Committee Member and Senior Manager of Advocacy & Events at IDEAS Malaysia.
AWANI Tonight: 20 May 2024
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- Police investigating if attacks on national institutions random acts or coordinated plan - Home Minister
- Five days of mourning in Iran following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi
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- Police investigating if attacks on national institutions random acts or coordinated plan - Home Minister
- Five days of mourning in Iran following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi
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