![India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81738207840_tbdeadlystampede.jpg)
India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens
The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done, says Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![Sabah Gov't committed to development, economic prosperity in 2025 - Hajiji Sabah Gov't committed to development, economic prosperity in 2025 - Hajiji](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61735689934_HajijiNoor.jpg)
Sabah Gov't committed to development, economic prosperity in 2025 - Hajiji
The Sabah Government is committed to pursuing development and creating opportunities for economic prosperity for the people of Sabah in 2025, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Wed Jan 01 2025
![Penang Govt provides land for 129 Non-Muslim houses of worship since 2018 - Chow Penang Govt provides land for 129 Non-Muslim houses of worship since 2018 - Chow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41735110375_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Penang Govt provides land for 129 Non-Muslim houses of worship since 2018 - Chow
A total of 129 non-Muslim houses of worship (RIBI) have received land from the Penang government, between 2018 and this year, said Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow.
Wed Dec 25 2024
![Calls for Hannah Yeoh to resign unfair - Teo Calls for Hannah Yeoh to resign unfair - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716979680_TeoNieChing.jpg)
Calls for Hannah Yeoh to resign unfair - Teo
Teo Nie Ching questions P. Ramasamy over his silence when then Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng was charged.
Wed May 29 2024
![Hajiji: Extended coverage, 98-day Maternity Leave among proposed SLO amendments Hajiji: Extended coverage, 98-day Maternity Leave among proposed SLO amendments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715132718_HajijiNoor.jpg)
Hajiji: Extended coverage, 98-day Maternity Leave among proposed SLO amendments
The proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO) involve 12 major changes to the 62 clauses in the ordinance which has been enforced since 1950, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Wed May 08 2024
![Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711956160_ArvindKejriwal.jpg)
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say
The Indian court sent Delhi chief minister and key opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to jail until April 15 in a liquor graft case.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711620286_ArvindKejriwal.jpg)
India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![King graces second day of 265th Conference of Rulers meeting King graces second day of 265th Conference of Rulers meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708586277_TBSULTANIBRAHIM.jpg)
King graces second day of 265th Conference of Rulers meeting
At the meeting, the Malay rulers and regents were also accompanied by their respective menteri besar and chief ministers.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708565242_TBAbdulTaibjpg.jpg)
Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud
Datuk Seri Azman Ujang described ex-Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was dubbed as Father of Modern Sarawak, as an unparalleled leader.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708490875_TBTAIBMAHMUD.jpg)
Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed his condolences to the family of the former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Taib Mahmud - A progressive, dynamic leader, DPM Zahid Taib Mahmud - A progressive, dynamic leader, DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708485688_TBtaibmahmud.jpg)
Taib Mahmud - A progressive, dynamic leader, DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the former Chief Minister of Sarawak had made huge contributions at the national and state level.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87 Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708479504_TunAbdulTaibMahmu.jpg)
Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87
Former Sarawak Governor and Chief Minister Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, 87, died in a hospital in Kuala Lumpur early today.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Water supply disruption: Penang prepares 10 jumbo water tanks in each district Water supply disruption: Penang prepares 10 jumbo water tanks in each district](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686955674_TBCHOWKONYEOW.jpg)
Water supply disruption: Penang prepares 10 jumbo water tanks in each district
The Penang government will provide jumbo water tanks in each district to prepare for the water supply disruption from Jan 10 to 13.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698900307_PRamasamyandZaki.jpg)
Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer
Ex-Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Zakir Naik for defaming him.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Chow: Guar Kepah skeletons to be repatriated early next year Chow: Guar Kepah skeletons to be repatriated early next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699441646_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Chow: Guar Kepah skeletons to be repatriated early next year
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said these skeletons have been abroad for 150 years.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738723059_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plans are likely to heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738638763_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry
Among the planned initiatives are a campaign to promote locally made products and ASEAN Plus Three Forum aimed at empowering rural women.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025