AWANI Tonight: 23rd Oct 2024

The High Court has fixed December 2 for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to answer all 25 charges in the 1MDB corruption and money laundering case.

The T15 income threshold might be set higher than RM13,000 per household says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, adding that the current value was initially set by The Department of Statistics Malaysia.

How can the new era of journalism play a crucial role in balancing perspectives as the world shifts towards multipolarity? Media professionals at the All-Russian Youth Education Forum (SHUM 2024) share their thoughts.

AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. House arrest Bill not for Najib's benefit - Fahmi Fadzil
2. Stronger ringgit, but what's the real impact?

Rubbish from a North Korean balloon landed on South Korea’s presidential compound, carrying with it propaganda leaflets mocking President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife.

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak apologised to the public over the 1MDB scandal, but maintained his innocence by claiming he was deceived by fugitive businessman Jho Low and his associates.

#AWANITonight with @_cynthiaAWANI

1. Najib apologises for 1MDB scandal, but maintains innocence
2. Budget 2025: Will centralisation of govt agencies improve governance?

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#AWANITonight 23 Oct 2024 with Farhana Sheikh

- GISB: CEO, wife, Abuya's son charged with organised crime activity
- Budget 2025: Rethinking RON95 subsidies for targeted support

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The CEO and Chairman of Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) group were among 22 individuals charged in court for being part of an organised crime group.

Ahead of the government's rationalisation of subsidies for RON95 petrol next year, Dr Deboshree Ghosh of Taylor's University looks at strategies for effective implementation to ensure it reaches the right audiences.

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Suhakam calls for end to rotan after inmate’s death
2. Rakan KKM: Ensuring equity in healthcare reforms

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#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. 13th M'sia plan set for tabling in Q3 2025
2. Can sugar tax hike drive M'sians to cut back?

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With the government planning to hike the excise duty on sugary drinks from January 1st, Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh from UKM discusses the need for such measures to mitigate the rise of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes.

Indonesia’s newly inaugurated president Prabowo Subianto has unveiled his 48-member cabinet, featuring a mix of familiar faces from former president Joko Widodo’s administration.

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. Belanjawan 2025: PM unveils record RM421 bil expenditure

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