North Korea: Need for MCMC to be more strict against irresponsible netizens
Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says there were individuals or certain parties who deliberately muddied the conflict by comparing military and defence capabilities of both countries.
Wed Mar 08 2017
PTPTN disburses RM56.39 billion in loans as of April 2016
PTPTN Chairman Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says the repayment of loans are important to fund the studies of the next generation of students.
Mon Jul 18 2016
PTPTN has not reached target of collecting RM15 billion
Its chairman Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said from 1997 until February this year, PTPTN could only recover RM7.49 billion.
Thu May 26 2016
PTPTN borrowers with financial problems advised to approach AKPK for help
A total of 662,000 National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers are facing serious financial problems and unable to repay their loans.
Tue Feb 16 2016
PTPTN loan repayments exempted from GST
National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan repayments are exempted from the Good and Services Tax (GST) if paid at payment kiosks or PTPTN branches, said PTPTN chairman Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
Fri Apr 03 2015
Extending retirement age deprives young people of promotion
Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said extending the retirement age deprived he younger group, who had the ability, of opportunities.
Wed Mar 11 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