Police to call Tommy Thomas, Jeyakumar to record statement
The PDRM will be calling former A-G Tommy Thomas and PSM chairman Dr Michael Jeyakumar for allegedly touching on racial issues in a forum, last month.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Malaysia loses profound figure in infrastructure development with death of Tun Samy Vellu
Samy Vellu was one of the country's longest-serving Cabinet ministers by being in the Cabinet for almost 30 years.
Thu Sep 15 2022
S'gor recorded highest number of abandoned babies - Rohani
According to statistics, five states had recorded the highest number of cases namely Selangor (157 cases), Sabah and Johor 84 cases each, Kuala Lumpur 65 cases and Sarawak 49 cases.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Review before expansion of full paying patient scheme - PSM
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) has submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Health, urging the government to carry out a detailed review of the Full Paying Patient Scheme (FPPS) before expandi
Tue Dec 27 2016
PKR announces 15 candidates for upcoming Sarawak election
The 15 had been chosen out of a total of 45 tentative candidates, PKR vice-president Dr A. Xavier Jayakumar says.
Mon Dec 07 2015
MPs call for review of definition of poverty
Two members of Parliament Tuesday called on the government to review the definition of poverty and poverty line in view of the current economic situation.
Tue May 26 2015
Malaysia's image depends on how goverment tackles boatpeople crisis - Jeyakumar
The country's image depends entirely on how the government handles the challenges faced by thousands of Rohingya refugees who are now stranded in small boats on the Andaman Sea.
Tue May 19 2015
Opposition MPs fume over another lengthy Dewan Rakyat sitting
Opposition MPs became agitated when theDewan Rakyat sitting was extended past midnight, Wednesday.
Wed Apr 08 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