![Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703817613_DatukDrAnnuarRapa.jpg)
Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase
Sarawak's free tertiary education, which is expected to be implemented by 2026, will not lead to an increase in taxes or cuts in other areas of development.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![GE15 best chance to end opposition era in Sibu - PBB VEEP GE15 best chance to end opposition era in Sibu - PBB VEEP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666064269_DatukDrAnnuarRapa.jpg)
GE15 best chance to end opposition era in Sibu - PBB VEEP
Annuar Rapaee said that based on the results of the 12th State Election in December last year, GPS will make it this time around.
Mon Oct 31 2022
![2,748 young voters registered in Nangka state constituency 2,748 young voters registered in Nangka state constituency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638857631_TBannuarrapaee.jpg)
2,748 young voters registered in Nangka state constituency
Annuar said with the registration, the new voters will be able to experience voting for the first time in the coming general election.
Sun Feb 20 2022
![Undi18: PBB mapping out strategy to win over young voters Undi18: PBB mapping out strategy to win over young voters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638857631_TBannuarrapaee.jpg)
Undi18: PBB mapping out strategy to win over young voters
PBB will work harder in the next few months to get closer to young people who will be voting for the first time, Annuar Rapaee said.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![Dr Annuar seeks flexibility from EC to hold ceramah Dr Annuar seeks flexibility from EC to hold ceramah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638857631_TBannuarrapaee.jpg)
Dr Annuar seeks flexibility from EC to hold ceramah
GPS candidate for the Nangka seat, Dr Annuar Rapaee, will request to the EC for flexibility to hold physical 'ceramah' (rally) when campaigning in his constituency.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![Lifting of Emergency: Dr Annuar expects state polls in mid-December or earlier Lifting of Emergency: Dr Annuar expects state polls in mid-December or earlier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61635953080_DUNSarawak.jpg)
Lifting of Emergency: Dr Annuar expects state polls in mid-December or earlier
PBB vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee expects the 12th Sarawak State Election to be held by mid-December, following the royal consent for the lifting of the Proclamation of Emergency in Sarawak today.
Wed Nov 03 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Stern action for those who forge COVID-19 vaccine certificate, Taliban tighten noose over Afghan north
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Tue Aug 10 2021
![COVID: 'Sad' Aidilfitri for Dr Annuar as cases still high in Sibu COVID: 'Sad' Aidilfitri for Dr Annuar as cases still high in Sibu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620896714_DrAnnuarRapaee.jpg)
COVID: 'Sad' Aidilfitri for Dr Annuar as cases still high in Sibu
Sarawak Public Health and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said he was "sad and very worried" when asked about the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration today.
Thu May 13 2021
![Time to review interdistrict travel for second dose recipients - Dr Annuar Time to review interdistrict travel for second dose recipients - Dr Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615216525_DrAnnuarRapaee.jpg)
Time to review interdistrict travel for second dose recipients - Dr Annuar
Some factors need to be taken into account before the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the National Security Council (MKN) could make any decision.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![First batch of Pfizer vaccine arrives in Sibu First batch of Pfizer vaccine arrives in Sibu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51614245934_Sibuvaksin.jpg)
First batch of Pfizer vaccine arrives in Sibu
A total of 3,576 frontliners in Sibu will receive their first dose tomorrow.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![COVID-19 has spread beyond longhouses - Dr Annuar COVID-19 has spread beyond longhouses - Dr Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41587615979_AnnuarRapaee.jpg)
COVID-19 has spread beyond longhouses - Dr Annuar
The emergence of the Pasai Cluster last month is no longer confined to the 58 longhouses which were affected.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Iban longhouse becomes first rural e-sports arena in Sarawak Iban longhouse becomes first rural e-sports arena in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607305039_ESPORT.jpg)
Iban longhouse becomes first rural e-sports arena in Sarawak
Maxwell Longhouse, a 22-door Iban longhouse at Km 21, Jalan Oya, made history today as the first longhouse in Sarawak to host an e-sports event.
Mon Dec 07 2020
![Call to act against stray dogs over Rabies scare Call to act against stray dogs over Rabies scare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81443014602_rabies.jpg)
Call to act against stray dogs over Rabies scare
A Sarawak assistant minister has called on local authorities in the state, which is facing a rabies outbreak, to act against stray dogs in the effort to prevent people getting bitten by the canines.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![Police opens investigation paper on portal journo Police opens investigation paper on portal journo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61461483381_AnnuarRapaee.jpg)
Police opens investigation paper on portal journo
Six police reports have been lodged over the article written by a Malaysiakini journalist on Dr Annuar Rapaee, a BN candidate.
Sun Apr 24 2016
![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