AWANI Tonight | 13 Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- U.S. and Russia to appoint teams for negotiations to end Ukraine war
- No need for Anti-Racial Discrimination Act - National Unity Minister

The U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs are not expected to significantly impact Malaysia, as it is not a major exporter of these commodities to the U.S., according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul.

Elon Musk announced that his startup X.AI will release its AI chatbot Grok 3, described as the "smartest AI on Earth," with a demonstration at 8 PM Pacific Time today.

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. Petros set to be Sarawak's sole oil and gas aggregator from March
2. Strengthening tiger conservation efforts amid population growth

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The Malayan tiger population is growing in Malaysia, but challenges remain for its long-term survival. Dr. Jason Hon from WWF-Malaysia outlines measures such as increased enforcement and community engagement to bolster conservation efforts.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memo instructing staff to develop a plan on “reciprocal tariffs” for countries he claims have unfair trade policies toward America. The latest move could kick in as soon as April 2nd.

AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh

- Govt grants moratorium for public rallies, pending Peaceful Assembly Act amendments

- U.S.: Trump launches plan for 'reciprocal tariffs'

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#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- Govt to amend Peaceful Assembly Act, all probes on public rallies halted
- 2024 deadliest year for journalists, Israel linked to 70% of cases

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AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM
2. Trump orders large scale cuts in federal workforce

AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Govt appoints three companies for vehicle inspections
2. Jakim's advise not policy, says Govt

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Nearly 2,000 GLCs to face audits this year - PM
2. Job scams: Red flags to look out for in 2025

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With job scams on the rise, Nicholas Lam, Managing Director of JobStreet by SEEK Malaysia, highlights 2025’s emerging trends and tactics used to lure job seekers.

Nearly 2,000 government-linked companies will undergo audits this year as part of the government’s efforts to address governance issues.

#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Trump says U.S will take over Gaza, permanently resettle all Palestinians
2. Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach VP Sara Duterte

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Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza would displace millions of Palestinians, heighten tensions, and undermine the peace process, according to Prof. Datuk Dr. Rahmat Mohamad from MyAqsa Foundation.