Official statement by Pardons Board expected this week - Dr Zaliha
An official statement regarding the issue of pardon concerning former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is expected to be released this week.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocks Taiwan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Taiwan's southeastern Taitung County at 1.19 pm Sunday, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported.
Sun Sep 18 2022
33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5 pm, April 1: Report
A total of 33,700 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints as of 5 pm on Friday (April 1), the first day of the reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border, CNA reported today.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Ex-M'sian national swimmer with S'pore PR status jailed for defaulting NS
A former Malaysian national swimmer who holds permanent residency in Singapore was given eight weeks' jail today for defaulting on National Service (NS), television news network CNA reported.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Man arrested in Taiwan for allegedly killing Malaysian student
The suspect confessed to strangling the 24-year-old student to death and dumping the body in the mountains of Kaohsiung.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Pope to celebrate Christmas without congregation: Report
Tens of thousands of Catholics typically visit Rome in December to attend services at the Vatican.
Tue Oct 27 2020
CNA's documentary Malaysia - "A fractured nation" one-sided, says Salleh
The Communications and Multimedia Minister says Channel NewsAsia should've interviewed those from the ruling party as well to get a more balanced report.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024