ECER attracts RM101.4 bil in private investments
The East Coast Economic Region (ECER) has attracted RM101.4 billion in private investments and created over 140,000 jobs until December last year since its socio-economic transformation in 2008.
Thu Apr 20 2017
ECER academic training programme helps poor students excel in SPM
Twenty-five candidates under the Empower East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Academic Training Programme who got good results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2016 received the ECER Excellence Awar
Sun Mar 19 2017
Najib sets next 5 years as take-off stage for Ecer
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has set the next five years to be the take-off stage for the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).
Sat Sep 07 2013
Najib witnesses RM750 million worth of MoUs signed for ECER
The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) was signed between the East Coast Economic Region Development Council and 10 investors in the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).
Tue Jul 16 2013
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