AWANI Tonight: Companies must hire 3 interns for every expat worker

AWANI Tonight with @fayekwan_

1. PM kicks off UK five-day work visit to boost trade and ties
2. 'TikTok refugees' flock to China's RedNote ahead of app's US ban

Ahead of TikTok's looming U.S. ban, many American social media users are migrating to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, which recently topped Apple's U.S. App Store.

Meta plans to cut 5 percent of its lowest performers and refill those roles within the year, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg signals more job cuts to boost performance while investing in AI infrastructure.

Companies hiring expatriates must offer up to three internship placements for local university students as part of the HR Ministry's 1:3 Internship Policy, with the pilot phase to start from Feb 15.

#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI

1. STR, SARA: RM13 bil cash aid distributions starts tomorrow, highest in history
2. U.S. limit AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

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Donald Trump would have been convicted for attempting to retain power after losing the 2020 election, but U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith was prevented from bringing the case to trial due to the President-elect's November victory.

Malaysians will see improvements to the SARA aid following a record-high allocation of RM13 bil in Budget 2025, compared to RM10 bil last year.

What’s behind the U.S. move to impose new export restrictions on advanced chips and AI tech, and what are the implications on Malaysia? Astro AWANI correspondent Farhana Sheikh breaks down the new rule.

#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_

1. Japan PM calls for stronger ASEAN collaboration during visit to Malaysia
2. 2024 first year to pass 1.5 °C limit

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South Korea’s Transport Minister has announced plans to resign following the tragic Jeju Air crash on December 29, which claimed 179 lives.

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. KLCC LRT fire contained, no injuries
2. JPJ offers RM150 flat-rate on traffic summons


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#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI

1. Govt to trial QR code immigration clearance at KLIA
2. Jeju Air crash: Initial data extracted from black box


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Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) is challenging traditional household income classification, arguing that the Top 30% of households qualify as middle-class.

The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has allocated RM40 million to KEMAS for upgrading and repairing kindergartens and childcare centers nationwide.

AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Electricity tariff hike will not burden the majority, says PM
2. Malaysians willing to pay for AI-powered shopping - Lazada