LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said govt never ratified international conventions related to LGBTQ, nor recognise LGBT lifestyles.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Consider This: Social Media (Part 2) — Combining Content Creation with Commerce
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Advisor to the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and chair of e-Commerce Malaysia, which is a chapter of PIKOM.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Consider This: Social Media (Part 1) — US TikTok Bill Highlights Regulation Issues
The US House of Representatives recently approved legislation meant to force Chinese company ByteDance to divest its US operations within six months or face a nationwide ban. While the Malaysian Government says it has no plans to create a specific law to regulate social media platforms, the discourse surrounding the US’ proposed TikTok ban has had many questioning whether there is a need for better regulation of social media in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farlina Said, fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at the think tank ISIS Malaysia.
Wed Mar 20 2024
LHDN approves over 72,000 voluntary tax declarations worth RM652.5 mln as of Feb 29
The PKPS 2.0 voluntary disclosure programme is an initiative to expand number of taxpayers and encourage tax compliance to increase revenue.
Wed Mar 20 2024
AWANI Tonight: Cabinet greenlights proposed amendments to citizenship law
The Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the citizenship law with home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail requesting for them to be included in the House proceedings this year.
Fri Mar 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 22 February 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
Malaysia records highest amount of approved investments in country's history in 2023 - PM
Can hiring foreign graduates solve issue of talent crunch?
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Malaysia records highest amount of approved investments in country's history in 2023 - PM
Can hiring foreign graduates solve issue of talent crunch?
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Feb 22 2024
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Kerajaan cari formula tambah baik tatakelola AP dan IP - Anwar
Kerajaan mencari satu formula bagi menambah baik tatakelola Approved Permit (AP) dan Permit Import (IP) ke arah meningkatkan daya saing negara, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO bid following deliberation, a first step necessary for putting it to a full parliament vote.
Wed Dec 27 2023
PM approves RM25 mln for additional blocks of UPSI student accommodation
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had instructed the finance ministry to ensure the allocation is approved before the end of the year.
Thu Dec 21 2023
eMadani: 6.5 million applications approved, RM650mil credited - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that another 1.8 million applications are still in the approval process which will take one to five days.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill
Steven Sim said the bill aims to improve direct income tax and indirect tax that needs the amendment to related acts.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine
The Penang State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved a motion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people for the cruelty and tyranny of the Israeli Zionist regime.
Fri Nov 24 2023
AWANI Ringkas: Agihan RM0.67 bilion
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Bedah siasat: PSM libatkan jururunding, kontraktor padang SNBJ
Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia akan mengadakan mesyuarat 'post mortem' bersama juruperunding dan kontraktor padang Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil (SNBJ) minggu hadapan.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Pelapor Khas PBB kumpul bukti genosid Israel diugut
Pelapor Khas PBB mendedahkan beliau menerima ugutan ketika cuba mengumpulkan bukti genosid dilakukan Israel di Genting Gaza.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Keliling kampung, ketuk buluh kejut penduduk bersahur
Pasukan gerak sahur di Teluk Bahang di sini masih mengejutkan penduduk di kawasan itu untuk bangun bersahur walaupun sudah dua minggu umat Islam berpuasa.
Thu Mar 28 2024
PADU: Kerajaan perlu lebih fokus mengenai cara untuk mempertingkatkan keyakinan - Pakar
Kerajaan perlu lebih fokus mengenai cara untuk mempertingkatkan keyakinan pengguna untuk memastikan pendaftaran sistem PADU berjaya.
Thu Mar 28 2024
7,348 kes jenayah komersial direkod hingga Mac, kerugian lebih RM770 juta
Belum sampai tiga bulan, polis sudah merekodkan 7,348 kes jenayah komersial melibatkan kerugian lebih RM770 juta.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Pihak berkuasa pelabuhan Singapura siasat insiden jambatan di Baltimore runtuh
Penguasa Maritim dan Pelabuhan Singapura akan menjalankan siasatan susulan insiden Jambatan Francis Scott Key di Baltimore, Maryland runtuh.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Kahwini warga tempatan, jadi dalang sindiket pekerja asing
Dua warga asing yang mengahwini rakyat tempatan dan menjadi dalang sindiket pekerja asing terbongkar selepas dicekup di Jalan Duta, di sini, pada Rabu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Raja Permaisuri Agong berkenan agih bubur lambuk di Kampong Bharu
Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah hari ini berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Pengagihan Bubur Lambuk di Masjid Jamek Kampong Bharu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Kemarau: Kerajaan Kelantan gali 100 telaga tiub bantu pesawah
Kerajaan Kelantan akan menggali 100 buah telaga tiub bagi mengatasi masalah kekurangan bekalan air yang menghantui pesawah di negeri ini akibat kemarau.
Thu Mar 28 2024