AWANI Tonight | 26 Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. PM announces special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, retirees
2. Fire causes major disruption to Heathrow Airport

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order calling for the closure of the Education Department, leaving school policies almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards.

The government will distribute a special financial assistance of RM500 to civil servants Grade 56 and below, as well as RM250 for retirees, in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Govt to announce Hari Raya toll discounts
2. Finland is world's happiest country for eight year in a row

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The National Women's Policy aims to address the rising cases of domestic violence against women. Ameena Siddiqi from Sisters in Islam weighs in on its impact and the challenges ahead.

AWANI Tonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Russia, Ukraine reported drone attacks after limited truce reached
2. 2024 warmest on record, according to World Meteorological Organisation

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

-Malaysia ready to accept 15 Palestinian prisoners
-Gaza: Mourners bid farewell to victims at Al-Ahli Hospital

#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh

-Loan repayment: govt rules out travel ban for PTPTN loans
-EU: Russian conditions show Moscow does not want Ukraine peace

The government will adopt a holistic approach, rather than relying solely on an overseas travel ban, to recover overdue PTPTN loan repayments, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir.

AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. Ismail Sabri records 6-hour statement, to return to MACC tomorrow
2. Putin: Russia open to Ukraine ceasefire, but tweaks needed

AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Ismail Sabri records statement for 6 hours, to return to MACC tomorrow
2. Youth bankruptcies in Malaysia on the rise

AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

1. Trump tariffs on steel, aluminium take effect
2. EU counters with tariffs on US goods

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. Domestic violence: The road to better protection and support
2. Philippines: Ex-president Duterte arrested in drug war case

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Malaysia recorded a surge in domestic violence cases, reaching 7,116 in 2024. Astro AWANI explores the issue beyond the official figures and examines the need to shift from reactive measures to prevention.

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Overseas-born children of M’sian mothers now eligible for citizenship
2. Retirement: Securing a better future beyond EPF dividends

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