AWANI Tonight: The US Senate approves bill to ban TikTok
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America, with President Joe Biden saying he would sign it into law as soon as it reaches his desk.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Govt to establish high-level facilitation platform to oversee potential, approved strategic investments - MOF
MOF said govt is serious about making investments a national agenda via the establishment of high-level investment facilitation platform.
Wed Apr 24 2024
MARC: Malaysia has shown ability to turn approved investments into actual investments
Malaysia has demonstrated its ability to turn approved investments into actual investments, with as much as 78.7 per cent of the total approved investments for the period from 2018 to June 2023 alread
Fri Apr 19 2024
Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid
A meeting of the security cabinet approved immediate steps to increase humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Palestine announces new government focused on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approved a new government Thursday led by Mohammad Mustafa, making it the 19th in the country's history.
Fri Mar 29 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
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?
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Malaysia records highest amount of approved investments in country's history in 2023 - PM
Can hiring foreign graduates solve issue of talent crunch?
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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
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Kebajikan, pendidikan anak-anak wira dipastikan tidak terabai - Menteri
Kementerian Pendidikan lakukan susur tindak bagi memastikan kebajikan 10 orang anak mangsa nahas helikopter dijaga sehingga tamat persekolahan kelak.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Bintang TikTok Iraq, Umm Fahad ditembak mati di luar rumah
Pihak berkuasa Iraq umum penubuhan "jawatankuasa siasatan khas- untuk menjejaki pembunuh yang tidak dikenali itu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
PM Anwar tiba di Riyadh untuk hadiri Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia
Perdana Menteri Anwar tiba di Riyadh dalam rangka lawatan tiga hari bagi menghadiri Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia (WEF).
Sat Apr 27 2024
Jemputan peribadi ke Mesyuarat Khas WEF bukti keakraban Putera Mahkota Mohammed, PM
Ini merupakan lawatan keempat Anwar ke Arab Saudi sejak dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kerajaan Pusat peruntuk RM1.59 bilion untuk pembangunan fizikal di Terengganu
Peruntukan tersebut melibatkan 99 projek baharu dan 296 projek sambungan di bawah Rolling Plan 4 (RP4) Rancangan Malaysia ke-12 (RMK12).
Sat Apr 27 2024
Pahang rancang wujudkan zon perindustrian di setiap daerah
Kerajaan Pahang rancang wujudkan zon perindustrian di kesemua 11 daerah di negeri ini bagi menggalakkan kemasukan lebih banyak pelaburan asing khususnya dari China.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kertas kabinet wujud sektor sukan dibentang dalam tempoh sebulan - Hannah
Hannah berkata dengan data yang lebih menyeluruh melibatkan sektor industri sukan nanti, pihaknya akan mampu merangsang pertumbuhan sukan di negara ini dengan lebih baik.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Tiga Syarikat Semikonduktor umum melabur di Pulau Pinang - Kon Yeow
Tiga syarikat semikonduktor dari China menyatakan komitmen untuk membuat pelaburan baharu di Pulau Pinang.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Pindaan garis panduan lawatan: Sekolah diharap susun semula program - Fadhlina
Semua sekolah diharap dapat menyusun semula program lawatan masing-masing berikutan pindaan Garis Panduan Lawatan Murid Sekolah pada tahun lepas bagi mengukuhkan pembelajaran di luar kelas, kata Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kebajikan pendidikan anak-anak dijaga sehingga tamat sekolah - KPM
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia akan memastikan kebajikan pendidikan anak-anak 10 pegawai dan anggota Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia yang terkorban dalam nahas helikopter di Lumut, Perak, terus dijaga sehingga mereka tamat persekolahan.
Sat Apr 27 2024