Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram's 'underground markets', UN says
Southeast Asia has emerged as a major hub for a multibillion-dollar industry that targets victims across the world with fraudulent schemes.
Mon Oct 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Social media licensing law receives pushback from industryy
The new social media regulation requiring platforms with over 8 million users to obtain licensing, has met with opposition from major tech companies..
Tue Oct 01 2024
KPDN conducting review of E-Commerce legislation to update existing laws - Armizan
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is reviewing several acts involving e-commerce to update existing laws in line with the rapid development of the industry.
Thu Sep 26 2024
OGA 2024: Driving global trade and sustainability in the energy sector
The highly anticipated Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) 2024 event has commenced, attracting a record number of industry professionals
Thu Sep 26 2024
MITI launches Circular Economy Policy Framework to promote sustainable manufacturing growth
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework with the aim of reformulating fossil-fuel-based industrial models
Thu Sep 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: Rubber industry: How can consolidation aid small holders community?
As the government looks into the consolidation of rubber smallholders to increase rubber production capacity, UPM’s Prof Dr Norsida Man discusses the benefits of the idea and possible challenges in its implementation.
Tue Sep 24 2024
No major change expected in chip industry post-US elections - Tengku Zafrul
We have built a strong ecosystem around the semiconductor industry, which has been a major part of our exports, said Tengku Zafrul.
Fri Sep 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: 5 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Malaysia prioritised for BRICS membership - PM
2. Gig industry: Impact of unregulated algorithm management on workers
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1. Malaysia prioritised for BRICS membership - PM
2. Gig industry: Impact of unregulated algorithm management on workers
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Sep 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: Gig industry: Consequences of unregulated algorithmic management on workers
Dr Rachel Gong from Khazanah Research Institute discusses some negative impacts algorithmic management may have in the gig industry and calls for more regulations surrounding new technologies.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Rubber glove industry to contribute up to RM12.4bil in export revenue this year
Datuk Chan Foong Hin said for the first half of 2024, the rubber glove industry trade has surged to RM6.8 billion.
Tue Sep 03 2024
New Zealand, Malaysia to increase bilateral trade value by 50 pct by 2030
Malaysia and New Zealand agrees to enhance collaboration in trade, investments and research, particularly in halal industry.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Universities need to extend digital, AI courses to students of other majors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was to address the issue of a lack of engineers in the field to meet the needs of the industry.
Fri Aug 30 2024
5 ways technology is impacting our lives right now
See how emerging technology, AI, aviation, digital jobs and the space industry are impacting our lives right now.
Sat Aug 24 2024
Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge
M'sia has not increased tobacco taxes for eight consecutive years, missing critical opportunities to reduce consumption via fiscal measures.
Fri Aug 23 2024
PM arrives in New Delhi to bolster 67-year-strong Malaysia-India relations
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will join a roundtable with Indian industry leaders to boost Malaysia-India economic cooperation.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024