Penang UMNO committee to meet on Friday over proposed snap election
Secretary Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir said today the meeting would be held at 3pm at the UMNO building in Jalan Macalister.
Wed Jul 20 2016
Nearly 7,000 Facebookers share the collapsed lightning arrester video
Nearly 7,000 Facebook users have shared a short video clip on the anxious moments of the collapsed lightning arrester pole incident in Jalan Macalister, here which occurred on last Thursday.
Wed Jun 19 2013
Probe on victim of collapsed lightning arrester completed - Police
The investigation report on the death of a man, feared to have been buried at the site of the collapsed lightning arrester pole in Jalan Macalister, here has been completed.
Wed Jun 19 2013
Inquest to be held to certify death of rice seller
An inquest would be held over three days from tomorrow to certify the death of a rice seller in a freak storm in Jalan Macalister.
Mon Jun 17 2013
Search and rescue operation at Jalan Macalister ended
The search and rescue operations for victims feared to have been buried by debris after a lightning arrester pole collapsed during heavy rain in Jalan Macalister was stopped.
Mon Jun 17 2013
Victim killed in collapsed antenna incident to be buried today
The body of Jahir Sulaiman, 46, who was killed in the incident where a giant antenna pole atop the Umno building in Jalan MaCalister here will be buried at the Jalan Perak Muslim Cemetery.
Fri Jun 14 2013
The collapsed tower is lightning arrester, not a telecommunications tower-MCMC
The tower which collapsed because of the storm and left two people dead in Jalan Macalister, Penang yesterday was not a telecommunications tower as reported by the media.
Fri Jun 14 2013
A thunderstorm blew havoc in Penang, 2 person killed
A thunderstorm blew havoc in Penang causing a telecommunication antenna to fall down.
Thu Jun 13 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