AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![Malaysia's global ties to boost investments, exports - PM Malaysia's global ties to boost investments, exports - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738644097_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia's global ties to boost investments, exports - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's trade relations with the United States will continue as usual.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![CIJ’s response in relation to the deployment of AIFA the chatbot CIJ’s response in relation to the deployment of AIFA the chatbot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714719279_TBCIJLogo.jpg)
CIJ’s response in relation to the deployment of AIFA the chatbot
CIJ urges the government to ensure clear human oversight in chatbot deployment.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737540947_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are fast forging a new transatlantic "special relationship".
Sat Jan 25 2025
![Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737700784_airpollution.jpg)
Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows
Air pollution is caused by a combination of crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic.
Sat Jan 25 2025
![China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737541782_WangXing.jpg)
China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar
The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centres in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jan 23 2025
![PM Anwar congratulates President Trump, looks forward to strengthened Malaysia-US relations PM Anwar congratulates President Trump, looks forward to strengthened Malaysia-US relations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737473762_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar congratulates President Trump, looks forward to strengthened Malaysia-US relations
Malaysia stands ready to collaborate on shared priorities as Trump administration strives to herald a new golden age for America, PM says.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Investigation into Daim and wife continues - MACC Chief Investigation into Daim and wife continues - MACC Chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737458442_AzamBaki.jpg)
Investigation into Daim and wife continues - MACC Chief
Tan Sri Azam Baki says there were indicators suggesting the existence of foreign assets that need to be identified in relation to the case.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737421253_tbPresidentDonaldT.jpg)
Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office
The boom in Trump-related crypto ventures comes as he promises to usher in a new "golden age" for cryptocurrencies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![[OPINION] The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations [OPINION] The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736845209_tbAnwarIbrahimCEP.jpg)
[OPINION] The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations
The stage is set for the GCC-ASEAN partnership to play a pivotal role in the sphere of multilateral cooperation and bilateral diplomacy.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653096471_cip.jpg)
Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting
As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.
Tue Jan 14 2025
![PETRA identifies two energy-related priority economic deliverables under ASEAN chairmanship PETRA identifies two energy-related priority economic deliverables under ASEAN chairmanship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61735197559_TBKementerianPerali.jpg)
PETRA identifies two energy-related priority economic deliverables under ASEAN chairmanship
This initiative optimises clean energy use, ensures a stable energy supply, and benefits the ASEAN region.
Mon Jan 13 2025
![Delivery man loses RM63,826 in love scam after 20 days of online relationship Delivery man loses RM63,826 in love scam after 20 days of online relationship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81706786364_TBLOVESCAM.jpg)
Delivery man loses RM63,826 in love scam after 20 days of online relationship
The man claims to have met the woman known as Leong, through the Wechat application but she is believed to have used a fake identity.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735816852_tbElonMusk.jpg)
As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire
The SEC set a tight deadline for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations.
Sat Jan 04 2025
![Brazil establishes committee to prepare for BRICS Summit in July Brazil establishes committee to prepare for BRICS Summit in July](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735798654_BRICS.jpg)
Brazil establishes committee to prepare for BRICS Summit in July
The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has established a committee to coordinate all activities and projects related to Brazil's presidency of the BRICS group this year, including the BRICS Summit in July, acco
Fri Jan 03 2025
![Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738903941_TBstevensim.jpg)
Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations
According to Steven Sim, the facilities provided included lounges and breastfeeding rooms to accommodate mothers with small children.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team
Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738663971_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said following the man's death, the case has resulted in two fatalities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81731337787_tengkuzafrulciie.jpg)
Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China
Malaysia does not want any party to exploit its position as a semiconductor and regional logistics hub for illegal activities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738899197_TBJoseRaulMulino.jpg)
Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal
The State Department claims that US government vessels can pass through the Panama Canal without paying.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738897448_TBRashidaTlaib.jpg)
US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit
The administration plans to keep fewer than 300 out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738897238_TBusaid.jpg)
Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say
Dozens of USAID staff on leave, hundreds of contractors laid off, and life-saving programs worldwide left in limbo.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Flood situation in Sabah, Sarawak slightly worsens this morning Flood situation in Sabah, Sarawak slightly worsens this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738894824_TBbanjirsabah.jpg)
Flood situation in Sabah, Sarawak slightly worsens this morning
A total of 5,313 evacuees now taking shelter in temporary relief centres across both states.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738841282_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul
Millions of US govt workers face a deadline to tell Trump administration whether they will accept a buyout offer or remain in their jobs.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![What challenges could Trump's order on transgender sports participation face? What challenges could Trump's order on transgender sports participation face?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738841932_DonaldTrump.jpg)
What challenges could Trump's order on transgender sports participation face?
Here's a look at how the dispute has played out in court so far, and how it could continue.
Fri Feb 07 2025