AWANI Review: Where Can Malaysia Lead in the AI Race?
To play big in the global AI race, Malaysia needs to step up - from consumer to producer. The big questions: Where can we truly make our mark in the AI supply chain? And do we have the talent to back it up? Sam Majid, head of the National AI Office, takes on the daunting task of turning bold ambitions into a reality.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Review: Mesolitica: How Malaysia’s First LLM is Boosting Local AI Adoption
Local startup Mesolitica is shaping AI to meet the unique needs of a multilingual, multicultural Malaysia. Khalil Nooh, co-founder, shares how the company is leading the way in developing the country’s first Large Language Model, capable of capturing 16 local dialects.
Sat Jan 04 2025
AWANI Review: CGS International: Carving a Niche in Financial Services
With its rebranding, CGS International is moving beyond traditional brokerage services. As Deputy CEO Khairi Shahrin explains, there’s no value in chasing bottom-feeding fees - CGS is diving into niche markets where others aren't looking. He discusses the company’s strategy for growth, leveraging its China connection, and key trends shaping 2025.
Sat Dec 21 2024
AWANI Review: Top Glove’s Lim Wee Chai: Leading Through Highs & Lows
From pandemic boom to staggering losses, Top Glove’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Founder Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai opens up about what went wrong, the turnaround strategy for the world’s largest glovemaker, and leadership lessons from over 30 years of navigating its highs and lows.
Mon Dec 09 2024
AWANI Review: Top Glove’s Lim Wee Chai: Leading Through Highs & Lows
From pandemic boom to staggering losses, Top Glove’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Founder Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai opens up about what went wrong, the turnaround strategy for the world’s largest glovemaker, and leadership lessons from over 30 years of navigating its highs and lows.
Sat Dec 07 2024
AWANI Review: Power of Vulnerability - Why Openness Makes Better Leaders
Nick Jonsson, co-founder of Executives’ Global Network Malaysia and author of Executive Loneliness, explores the hidden struggles of leadership - loneliness and mental health. In conversation with Cynthia Ng, he reveals how embracing vulnerability and openness can transform leaders and organisations for the better.
Sat Nov 23 2024
AWANI Review: E-hailing: Bolt’s Game Plan to Grab Market Share
European e-hailing app Bolt has officially launched its services in the Klang Valley. Bolt Malaysia’s General Manager Afzan Lutfi shares the company’s plan to capture market share by offering an affordable, accessible alternative aimed at meeting the needs of both drivers and riders in Malaysia’s competitive e-hailing landscape.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Kiddocare: Transforming Childcare with Tech, Trust and Empowerment
On-demand platform Kiddocare is not only meeting the rising need for flexible childcare solutions but also empowering women by creating real job opportunities in a sector often viewed as informal. Founder and CEO Nadira Yusoff takes us through her exciting plans to launch childcare centres and expand regionally, all while striving to professionalise the childcare industry.
Sat Nov 02 2024
AWANI Review: Levelling The Playing Field for Boardroom Diversity
Selecting board candidates ideally should focus on merit, but the process often becomes subjective, with decision-makers gravitating toward those who resemble themselves. Kasturi Nathan, Risk Enterprise Leader at Deloitte, and Dr. Azura Shamuddin, a graduate of Deloitte's Board Ready Women program, shares insights on fostering inclusive boardrooms and enhancing transparency in recruitment.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Beyond the Score: How Alternative Data, AI are Opening Up New Doors for Credit Access
Credit scores are often misunderstood. Erick Hamburger, Group CEO of CTOS Digital Berhad, addresses these concerns and explains how alternative data - like telco payments and streaming subscriptions - and AI are transforming credit access, even for those lacking a traditional credit history.
Sat Oct 05 2024
AWANI Review: Industrial Intelligence: Powering the Sustainable Energy Transition
The future of sustainability isn't just about replacing fossil fuels with renewables. Shashank Luthra, Vice President for AVEVA in Southeast Asia, reveals how technologies like AI, data analytics, and industrial intelligence are enhancing energy efficiency - key to decarbonising the power sector.
Sat Sep 28 2024
AWANI Review: iMotorbike: Redefining Pre-Owned Motorcycle Market
Starting with a mission to enhance the pre-loved motorcycle market, iMotorbike has become a leader in Malaysia and is making significant strides in Vietnam. Founder and CEO Gil Carmo shares insights on how the platform plans to scale its business model, leveraging the vast growth potential across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Sat Sep 07 2024
AWANI Review: PayNet: Driving Malaysia's Cashless, Digital Future
In 2023, PayNet processed RM5.15 trillion in transactions—3.3 times Malaysia’s Real GDP. As Malaysia advances its cashless journey, Group CEO Farhan Ahmad discusses the future of digital payments and financial inclusion, impact of Gen AI on payments and preparing for evolving threats.
Sat Aug 24 2024
AWANI Review: Closing the gender leadership gap in higher education
Despite women increasingly outpacing men in higher education enrollment, they remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Prabha Sundram, Head of Education at the British Council Malaysia, examines this persistent gap, its impact, and strategies for universities to achieve true equity and inclusivity.
Sat Aug 10 2024
AWANI Review: Deemples: Golf Match-Ups Made Easy
Deemples is changing the game of golf by making it easier to connect with other players. Founder David Wong talks about how Malaysia’s biggest golf platform is set to go global, creating match-ups and making golf more accessible everywhere.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Trump mahu hidupkan semula TikTok, minta 50 peratus pemilikan AS
Trump menyatakan beliau akan mengeluarkan perintah eksekutif apabila memegang jawatan presiden pada Isnin untuk membenarkan TikTok kembali beroperasi.
Sun Jan 19 2025
PM Anwar hadir ramah mesra bersama rakyat Malaysia di Belgium
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menghadiri Majlis Minum Petang dan Ramah Mesra bersama rakyat Malaysia di Belgium.
Sun Jan 19 2025
10 Berita Pilihan - (19 Januari 2025)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Tumpuan Isnin – 20 Januari 2025
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trak beratur panjang sedia salur bantuan di Gaza
Dalam pada itu, trak-trak bantuan mula memasuki Gaza melalui pintu masuk lintasan sempadan Rafah pada Ahad. Ia sebahagian dari usaha kemanusiaan untuk memperbanyak bantuan seperti yang dipersetujui di bawah perjanjian genjatan senjata antara Hamas dan Israel.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Hati remuk lihat kampung halaman musnah sepenuhnya
Penduduk Palestin yang berpindah ke serata kawasan mula kembali ke tempat asal mereka. Perjalanan kembali mereka mencabar, menelurusi sisa-sisa runtuhan, membawa hati yang berat melihat tempat mereka membesar kini telah runtuh menyembah bumi.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Israel sedia serahkan nama 90 tebusan Palestin untuk dibebaskan
Israel bersedia menyerahkan senarai dengan nama 90 tebusan Palestin untuk dibebaskan pada Ahad sebagai pertukaran kepada tiga tebusan wanita warga Israel yang ditahan.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Penduduk Gaza meraikan gencata senjata
Penduduk Gaza dan beberapa pejuang Hamas berkumpul di hadapan Hospital al-Aqsa di Dier Al Balah serta Khan Younis pada Ahad meraikan gencatan senjata yang berkuat kuasa pada 11.15 pagi waktu tempatan.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Ahad, 19 Januari 2025.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Malaysia kukuhkan hubungan serantau di Permukiman AMM Langkawi
Kementerian Luar memaklumkan kedua-dua menteri menegaskan kepentingan kerjasama erat dalam mencapai Visi Komuniti ASEAN 2045.
Sun Jan 19 2025