![PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81727753780_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking
Google's investment is expected to generate over US$3.2 billion in economic impact and create 26,500 jobs by 2030.
Tue Oct 01 2024
![Thai authorities seize mammoth amount of drugs at three roadblocks in Pattani Thai authorities seize mammoth amount of drugs at three roadblocks in Pattani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/51519014878_dadah.jpg)
Thai authorities seize mammoth amount of drugs at three roadblocks in Pattani
The authorities succeeded in seizing nearly 1,000 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth about 2 billion baht in an integrated operation.
Wed Mar 15 2023
![US announces new military aid for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion US announces new military aid for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673071614_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
US announces new military aid for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion
The US announced on Friday a new arms package for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion, including for the first time long-range HIMARS rockets.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Expensive 'Avatar' sequel faces transformed movie market Expensive 'Avatar' sequel faces transformed movie market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670914688_AVATAR.jpg)
Expensive 'Avatar' sequel faces transformed movie market
Studios split ticket sales with theaters, and Cameron said that "The Way of Water" will need to make $2 billion just to break even.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660383613_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) has allocated over RM1.2 billion for the Rural Road Programme (JALB) nationwide in efforts to provide a better rural-to-urban road network system.
Sat Sep 24 2022
![Sabah achieves record-breaking total trade of RM87.2 bln in 2021 Sabah achieves record-breaking total trade of RM87.2 bln in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51659000322_KetuaPerangkawanD.jpg)
Sabah achieves record-breaking total trade of RM87.2 bln in 2021
Sabah's total trade increased by 9.8 pct year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record high of RM87.2 billion in 2021.
Thu Jul 28 2022
![Iskandar Malaysia records RM13 bln in committed investments in 1H 2022 Iskandar Malaysia records RM13 bln in committed investments in 1H 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658752355_ismailsabri.jpg)
Iskandar Malaysia records RM13 bln in committed investments in 1H 2022
Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments of RM13 billion in the first half of this year (1H 2022), out of which RM6 billion have been realised.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Over 70,000 commercial crime cases, RM5.2 bln losses from 2020 until May - IGP Over 70,000 commercial crime cases, RM5.2 bln losses from 2020 until May - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656163319_AcrylSaniAbdullah.jpg)
Over 70,000 commercial crime cases, RM5.2 bln losses from 2020 until May - IGP
A total of 71,833 commercial crime cases were reported involving losses amounting to RM5.2 billion from 2020 to May this year.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![Sri Lanka looks for foreign investors to stabilise rupee Sri Lanka looks for foreign investors to stabilise rupee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650720253_srilanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka looks for foreign investors to stabilise rupee
Sri Lanka is looking for investors that can bring in more than US$2 billion into the central bank, Xinhua news agency quoted Finance Minister Ali Sabry as saying on Friday.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![Tengku Zafrul: BKM 2022 to benefit 9.6 mln recipients with RM8.2 bln allocation Tengku Zafrul: BKM 2022 to benefit 9.6 mln recipients with RM8.2 bln allocation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641624005_ZafrulBKM.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul: BKM 2022 to benefit 9.6 mln recipients with RM8.2 bln allocation
The Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM) programme is expected to benefit more than 9.6 million recipients in 2022 with an allocation of RM8.2 billion.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Bezos offers NASA $2 billion in exchange for moon mission contract Bezos offers NASA $2 billion in exchange for moon mission contract](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627324536_Bezos.jpg)
Bezos offers NASA $2 billion in exchange for moon mission contract
Bezos said Blue Origin would waive payments in the government's current fiscal year and the next ones after that up to $2 billion, and pay for an orbital mission to vet its technology.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Can you wear jeans and not harm the planet (too much)? Can you wear jeans and not harm the planet (too much)?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621994919_JEANS.jpg)
Can you wear jeans and not harm the planet (too much)?
Some 2 billion pairs of jeans are sold worldwide each year, which makes it one of the most worn clothes.
Wed May 26 2021
![Worried about climate change? There's a book for that. Worried about climate change? There's a book for that.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615175686_BOOKS.jpg)
Worried about climate change? There's a book for that.
Bill Gates who has funded some $2 billion in climate research, says most of the books have a kind of an extreme nature.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![Goldman to pay over $2 billion in DOJ's 1MDB probe - Bloomberg News Goldman to pay over $2 billion in DOJ's 1MDB probe - Bloomberg News](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603167394_GOLDMAN.jpg)
Goldman to pay over $2 billion in DOJ's 1MDB probe - Bloomberg News
The agreement, which may be announced within days, will allow Goldman Sachs to avoid a U.S. criminal conviction over the scandal.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![Goldman to pay over $2 billion in DOJ's 1MDB probe - Bloomberg News Goldman to pay over $2 billion in DOJ's 1MDB probe - Bloomberg News](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603164873_goldman.jpg)
Goldman to pay over $2 billion in DOJ's 1MDB probe - Bloomberg News
The agreement will allow Goldman Sachs avoid a U.S. criminal conviction over the scandal.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739763518_tbRubenAmorim.jpg)
We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss
The Portuguese has now lost eight of his 14 league games in charge with United down in 15th place in the table.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future [COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728017074_pusatdata.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025