![PM receives courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong PM receives courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733288411_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM receives courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently in Malaysia to attend the 6th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Wed Dec 04 2024
![ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728358231_TheASEANForeignMi.jpg)
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits
Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
![ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721881540_MohamadHasan.jpg)
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session
Key matters to be discussed include the ASEAN Community's progress, priority areas, and achievements for ASEAN 2024.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Saifuddin in New Delhi for special meet of ASEAN Foreign Ministers Saifuddin in New Delhi for special meet of ASEAN Foreign Ministers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639126913_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
Saifuddin in New Delhi for special meet of ASEAN Foreign Ministers
India is hosting a Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi to mark the 30th anniversary of its ties and 10-year strategic partnership with the 10-member bloc.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![Malaysia to raise Myanmar issue at special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting Malaysia to raise Myanmar issue at special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652604748_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Malaysia to raise Myanmar issue at special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Malaysia will raise the Myanmar issue at the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting scheduled on June 16 and 17 in New Delhi, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![ASEAN FMs meet on COVID -19 pandemic, inclusive economic recovery ASEAN FMs meet on COVID -19 pandemic, inclusive economic recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444873264_AseanFlag.jpg)
ASEAN FMs meet on COVID -19 pandemic, inclusive economic recovery
It is the first in-person ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting after an over-a-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636188078_DatukSaifuddin.jpg)
Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity
The fourth Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AFMM) convened in the Malaysian capital on Saturday where both countries discussed the importance of cooperation in cybersecurity.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![Malaysia prepared to hold dialogue with Myanmar's National Unity Gov't - Saifuddin Malaysia prepared to hold dialogue with Myanmar's National Unity Gov't - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41633008949_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
Malaysia prepared to hold dialogue with Myanmar's National Unity Gov't - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting was informed that Napidaw was still not cooperating with the terms of the consensus.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![28th ASEAN Regional Forum spotlights dialogue, responsibility, cooperation goodwill 28th ASEAN Regional Forum spotlights dialogue, responsibility, cooperation goodwill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628304360_ASEAN.jpg)
28th ASEAN Regional Forum spotlights dialogue, responsibility, cooperation goodwill
The meeting approved 38 activities in such areas as peacekeeping, marine waste, the law of the sea and fisheries, and ferry traffic safety.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![Hishammuddin to lead M'sian delegation to ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from Monday Hishammuddin to lead M'sian delegation to ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627459037_hishammuddin.jpg)
Hishammuddin to lead M'sian delegation to ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from Monday
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein is scheduled to lead the Malaysian delegation to the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (54th AMM) and related meetings, from tomorrow (Aug 2) until Aug 7.
Sun Aug 01 2021
![Hishammuddin under quarantine, not joining ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting Hishammuddin under quarantine, not joining ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622962748_HishamKuarantin.jpg)
Hishammuddin under quarantine, not joining ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein is unable to attend the Special ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Chongqing, China, tomorrow as well as to make working visits to Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar.
Sun Jun 06 2021
![Rebuilding bilateral ties among Hishammuddin's 100-day achievement at Wisma Putra Rebuilding bilateral ties among Hishammuddin's 100-day achievement at Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592404617_MenteriLuarDatukS.jpg)
Rebuilding bilateral ties among Hishammuddin's 100-day achievement at Wisma Putra
Hishammuddin said he would release a comprehensive report of his successful 100 days in the near future.
Wed Jun 17 2020
![ASEAN centrality among points stressed by Malaysia in Manila ASEAN centrality among points stressed by Malaysia in Manila](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/61502114354_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN centrality among points stressed by Malaysia in Manila
Foreign Ministry pointed out during the meeting that the ASEAN centrality needs to be maintained in the efforts to further the ASEAN Community Building agenda.
Tue Aug 08 2017
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025