![Several ASEAN countries also interested in joining BRICS - PM Anwar Several ASEAN countries also interested in joining BRICS - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61726678079_BRICS.jpg)
Several ASEAN countries also interested in joining BRICS - PM Anwar
Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of it.
Tue Oct 15 2024
![Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721037960_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region
Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to ASEAN.
Fri Sep 20 2024
![Need for establishment of networking among media organisations in Southeast Asia - Fahmi Need for establishment of networking among media organisations in Southeast Asia - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71725348860_TBFAHMIFADZIL.jpg)
Need for establishment of networking among media organisations in Southeast Asia - Fahmi
The network effort has begun but must be intensified to bring ASEAN countries closer, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Sep 06 2024
![ASEAN countries Including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia saw foreign outflow last week, says MIDF Research ASEAN countries Including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia saw foreign outflow last week, says MIDF Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673579892_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
ASEAN countries Including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia saw foreign outflow last week, says MIDF Research
Indonesia recorded the highest net foreign outflow at US$139.6 million, said MIDF Research.
Mon May 15 2023
![Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677480629_FELDA.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia
Idris said the Felda model will be used as an example by Asean countries to overcome the issue of poverty in the region.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Malaysia 'the fastest growing economy in ASEAN,' political stability crucial - Khairy Malaysia 'the fastest growing economy in ASEAN,' political stability crucial - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668330838_KJKEMPEN.jpg)
Malaysia 'the fastest growing economy in ASEAN,' political stability crucial - Khairy
Malaysia's economic growth is the fastest among the six ASEAN countries in the third quarter and also the first nine months of this year.
Sun Nov 13 2022
![Human trafficking: Immediate action to rescue Malaysians, says PM Human trafficking: Immediate action to rescue Malaysians, says PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81664458002_PMOPMIsmailSabr.jpg)
Human trafficking: Immediate action to rescue Malaysians, says PM
Ismail Sabri has given his assurance that the government will do its very best to resolve the issue of human trafficking involving Malaysians in several ASEAN countries.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Malaysia invites China, ASEAN countries to join MyPAiR programme - Noraini Malaysia invites China, ASEAN countries to join MyPAiR programme - Noraini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661332188_TBNORAINIAHMADjpg.jpg)
Malaysia invites China, ASEAN countries to join MyPAiR programme - Noraini
Malaysia has invited China and other ASEAN countries to join the MyPAIR programme to carry out scientific-based learning.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![K-KOMM to expedite MOU with ASEAN countries to expand markets K-KOMM to expedite MOU with ASEAN countries to expand markets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655929288_TBANNUARMUSA.jpg)
K-KOMM to expedite MOU with ASEAN countries to expand markets
K-KOMM will expedite the initiative to establish cooperation with ASEAN countries to expand telecommunications and creative industry markets, said its minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Malaysia to elevate film industry through cooperation with ASEAN countries Malaysia to elevate film industry through cooperation with ASEAN countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655555527_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Malaysia to elevate film industry through cooperation with ASEAN countries
Malaysia wants to enhance cooperation with foreign film industry players, especially in ASEAN countries, in an effort to elevate the local film industry to a higher level.
Sat Jun 18 2022
![ASEAN countries should unite to ensure priority for regional security, stability ASEAN countries should unite to ensure priority for regional security, stability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653230327_TBhishamuddin.jpg)
ASEAN countries should unite to ensure priority for regional security, stability
Bilateral relations and consensus among Asean countries need to be strengthened in order to ensure security and stability of the region are given priority.
Sun May 22 2022
![Indonesia re-imposes visa-free visit for ASEAN nationals Indonesia re-imposes visa-free visit for ASEAN nationals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649227121_Indonesiareimposes.jpg)
Indonesia re-imposes visa-free visit for ASEAN nationals
Citizens from ASEAN countries are only required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative PCR test 48 hours prior to arrival.
Wed Apr 06 2022
![COVID-19 Vaccination: ASEAN on the right track - Hishammuddin COVID-19 Vaccination: ASEAN on the right track - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648536539_MenteriKananPertah.jpg)
COVID-19 Vaccination: ASEAN on the right track - Hishammuddin
In most ASEAN countries, more than 65 per cent of their population has achieved a level of immunity to COVID-19, Hishammuddin said.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![Myanmar issue resolution not in ASEAN countries' hands - Ismail Sabri Myanmar issue resolution not in ASEAN countries' hands - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645869625_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Myanmar issue resolution not in ASEAN countries' hands - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri is of the view that the solution to the Myanmar issue is not in the hands of ASEAN member countries, but the country itself should be determined to find a solution for its internal issues
Sat Feb 26 2022
![PM plans to hold working visit to China, Middle East PM plans to hold working visit to China, Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644733772_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
PM plans to hold working visit to China, Middle East
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he is planning to go to the Middle East for a working visit end of next month and to China in May.
Sun Feb 13 2022
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025