![From hobby to heritage: 20 years of handcrafted kavadi for Thaipusam From hobby to heritage: 20 years of handcrafted kavadi for Thaipusam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738834069_Pembuatkavadi.jpg)
From hobby to heritage: 20 years of handcrafted kavadi for Thaipusam
Everything is crafted by hand despite the rise of machine-made designs, says V.K.Pragalathen.
Sun Feb 09 2025
![World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723183814_Dprintedhomes.jpg)
World's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion in Texas
The robotic printer from ICON is finishing the last few of 100 3D-printed houses in Wolf Ranch, a community in Georgetown, Texas.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![Missing coffee shop owner found safe Missing coffee shop owner found safe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661264509_ACPYahayaHassand.jpg)
Missing coffee shop owner found safe
According to police, Kamarudin Daud took the train from Ipoh station to Butterworth and then to Georgetown and stayed at a hotel.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![17 arrested in Lumut, 20 in Georgetown for participating in wild parties 17 arrested in Lumut, 20 in Georgetown for participating in wild parties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41627821328_PartiliardiPulau.jpg)
17 arrested in Lumut, 20 in Georgetown for participating in wild parties
17 individuals, including an Indonesian woman, were fined RM4,000 each for violating SOP of the PPN at a condominium here, early this morning.
Sun Aug 01 2021
![Dengue cases in Johor rose to 8,707, Jan 1-Sept 12, 2020 Dengue cases in Johor rose to 8,707, Jan 1-Sept 12, 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600590987_DENGGIJOHOR.jpg)
Dengue cases in Johor rose to 8,707, Jan 1-Sept 12, 2020
The public should play an active role in searching for and removing stagnant water from their homes or premises.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Dr. Sam Potolicchio: Get Serious About Diversity, Get Outside Of Your Brain Dr. Sam Potolicchio: Get Serious About Diversity, Get Outside Of Your Brain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61574136283_awani-review.jpg)
Dr. Sam Potolicchio: Get Serious About Diversity, Get Outside Of Your Brain
Public policy and leadership expert Dr Potolicchio advocates getting outside of one’s brain in his quest to develop future leaders.
Thu Feb 21 2019
![Ahmad Sarji: Destroy Memory, Erase History Ahmad Sarji: Destroy Memory, Erase History](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61578036580_awani-review.jpg)
Ahmad Sarji: Destroy Memory, Erase History
A callous attitude towards preservation will destroy the legacy that shaped history. Tun Ahmad Sarji tells AWANI Review’s Amanda Ho why this effort is so dear to his heart.
Sat Mar 03 2018
![Justice, stern action to be taken over T. Nhaveen's death - PM Najib Justice, stern action to be taken over T. Nhaveen's death - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41497336636_BuliPenang.jpg)
Justice, stern action to be taken over T. Nhaveen's death - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said justice and stern action would be taken over the death of T. Nhaveen, 18, who was brutally assaulted by a group of youths in Jalan Kaki Bukit, Georgetown, last Saturday
Thu Jun 15 2017
![Car crashes into nasi kandar restaurant Car crashes into nasi kandar restaurant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496715595_RempuhRestoran.jpg)
Car crashes into nasi kandar restaurant
A Perodua Alza car driven by a 26-year-old man skidded into the restaurant, knocking over tables and chairs placed outside and inside the restaurant.
Tue Jun 06 2017
![Ivanka Trump and her family celebrate Mother's Day with brunch in Georgetown Ivanka Trump and her family celebrate Mother's Day with brunch in Georgetown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494831488_IvankaTrump.jpg)
Ivanka Trump and her family celebrate Mother's Day with brunch in Georgetown
Omelettes were on the menu for the first daughter/top White House adviser and her husband, who also happens to work in the family business, says a spy.
Mon May 15 2017
![Immigration cripples international prostitution syndicate Immigration cripples international prostitution syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71486733492_PemerdaganganManusia.jpg)
Immigration cripples international prostitution syndicate
This followed a raid at a serviced apartment in Georgetown, Penang early this morning, where 19 foreign women were detained.
Fri Feb 10 2017
![Angelina Jolie is not going to be a professor at Georgetown University Angelina Jolie is not going to be a professor at Georgetown University](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81460102521_AngelinaJolie.jpg)
Angelina Jolie is not going to be a professor at Georgetown University
Angelina Jolie will not be a visiting professor at the Washington, D.C. school, a spokeswoman for the university said.
Mon Aug 08 2016
![MACC officers raid Guan Eng's bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn MACC officers raid Guan Eng's bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463904982_SerbuGuanEng.jpg)
MACC officers raid Guan Eng's bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn
Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today raided Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Engs residence in Jalan Pinhorn, Georgetown around 3.10pm.
Sun May 22 2016
![Stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi Stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71456491354_LeTourDeLangkawi.jpg)
Stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi
Here are some photos from Stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi from Sungai Petani to Georgetown.
Fri Feb 26 2016
![Protest against killing of stray dogs Protest against killing of stray dogs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71448334282_BantahAnjingBunuh.jpg)
Protest against killing of stray dogs
Some 100 rally-goers take part in a 5km walk to urge the government to stop the killing of stray dogs and to allow the public to adopt them.
Thu Nov 26 2015
![South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data
DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739176588_tbtheDalaiLama.jpg)
China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry
China is open to talks about the Dalai Lama's future if he abandons his separatist stance, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739174921_KKumaran.jpg)
Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves
Seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed in stages, depending on current conditions, from midnight yesterday until Feb 14.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739172768_NazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution
Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739170679_AIActionSummit.jpg)
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![President Erdogan arrives in Malaysia, personally received by PM President Erdogan arrives in Malaysia, personally received by PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739173600_PresidenTurkiyeRe.jpg)
President Erdogan arrives in Malaysia, personally received by PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Malaysia to undertake a two-day official visit to the country.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739169613_tbMarkBrown.jpg)
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Cook Islands' PM is heading to China, seeking a partnership in national development, including infrastructure, trade, and the economy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent [COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737690501_palmoil.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent
Malaysia's palm oil industry faces mounting environmental concerns, particularly regarding methane emissions from POME.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/81576123490_TBEDSHEERAN.jpg)
Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert
Ed Sheeran was singing and playing his guitar on a pavement in the centre of Bengaluru ahead of his concert.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729211988_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs
According to Emmanuel Macron, the introduction of tariffs against the EU will lead to inflation and higher prices in the United States.
Mon Feb 10 2025