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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 19 2020
AG urged to withdraw all sedition cases, following decision on Ali Tinju case
The charge was related to a speech Ali Tinju had given outside Plaza Low Yat in Kuala Lumpur in July, at the scene of mob violence sparked by the theft of a smartphone.
Fri Sep 18 2015
'Do not charge protesters under Sedition Act'- Lawyers for Liberty
Group calls for citizens to protest peacefully including the rights of the protesters, to speak and assemble freely without the hazards of oppressive law.
Tue Apr 21 2015
Lawyer Eric Paulsen arrested, again
It is believed the Lawyers for Liberty co-founder was arrested over his tweets on hudud, which were deemed seditious.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Police detain lawyer Eric Paulsen
It is believed that Paulsen was hauled up over his recent statement accusing Jakim of promoting extremism through the Friday sermons.
Mon Jan 12 2015
M'sian government urged not to participate in CIA's extraordinary rendition process - LFL
Lawyers for Liberty expressed their concern with Malaysia's probable involvement in the brutal CIA programme in the years after the September 11 attacks.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Legal rights group voice concern over escalating religious rhetoric
Legal rights group voices concern over escalating religious rhetoric against transgender following a landmark court decision siding the community.
Tue Nov 11 2014
AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Feb 11 2025
Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?
Here's a summary of the key trade partners impacted by higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back
The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index
Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plan touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, the right of Palestinians to return.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media
The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge
The preliminary injunction that the judge issued creates an extra legal barrier preventing Donald Trump's order from taking effect.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms
The International Olympic Committee staunchly refuse to apply any universal rule for its Games.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws
Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Tue Feb 11 2025