AWANI Review

A billion ringgit sounds huge, but the scientific community always welcomes an increase in the size of funding for scientific research and development. Prof Dr. Norazmi Mohd Nor, Dean of School of Health Sciences of University Sains Malaysia tells why Malaysia can no longer afford to just spend one percent of its total GDP on R&D.

Co- Author of the Billion Dollar Whale and Wall Street Journal investigative journalist, Tom Wright is a new-found hero for many Malaysians for his part in uncovering the 1MDB scandal. He took time off from his busy schedule to promote the book and meet his fans at Astro AWANI.

The new A330 with improved range and capabilities was flown through its paces for tis ASEAN trials recently. AWANI Review’s Ibrahim Sani takes to the jump seat to get a feel of what’s NEO.

We laughed and we chuckled in secret at his banned cartoons not too long ago. Zakiah Koya meets Zunar in person to find out what the joke was all about.

Is incentivizing companies the best way for governments to help industries embrace IR4.0 faster? Raja Teagarajan, President Industry 4.0 Malaysia Association certainly thinks so, as he explains to Ibrahim Sani the reasons why.

SAP Global Vice President, Graham Conlon, speaks on how companies can approach Industry 4.0 in a realistic and stable manner.

Louis Faure left Paris for the world unknown only to find himself, quite literally, in an Enchanted Farm in a quiet corner of the Philippines. And from there, he philosophises about bridging the rich-poor gap of the country. The most invaluable resource? The people.

‘Celebritydom’ is almost a cheap thing in today’s age of social media. Stars come and go as quickly as the seasons change. So when you come across a rare star, one that has staying power and is able to grip the attention of fans from around Asia, you stop and have a serious chat… about elephants!

Do you know what makes the motor racing world go round? Nope, not fast cars. It’s (que Abba)… Money, Money, Money. So, how are Malaysian drivers weighed down by funding issues going to secure a seat at the top tiers of motor racing, let alone make an impression?

It’s tough – but Jazeman Jaafar is determined to fight for his seat in an already crowded cockpit. AWANI Review’s Syed Farradino Omar talks cars and cash over coffee.

Indonesian multi-platform digital media company IDN Media tells how they became the go-to for brands seeking to capture a slice of its 50 million strong cohort of young audience. 

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