![Abdullah praises govt's efforts to bring home Malaysians from North Korea Abdullah praises govt's efforts to bring home Malaysians from North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71443858013_PakLah.jpg)
Abdullah praises govt's efforts to bring home Malaysians from North Korea
Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today praised the government's successful efforts in solving the diplomatic spat with North Korea.
Fri Mar 31 2017
![KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61488899493_KawalanKLIA.jpg)
KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans
Airport frontline authorities at KLIA and klia2 are all geared up to execute the order barring North Korean citizens from leaving the country.
Tue Mar 07 2017
![Malaysian ambassador to North Korea is in Malaysia - Foreign Ministry Malaysian ambassador to North Korea is in Malaysia - Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51487741436_NizanMohamad.jpg)
Malaysian ambassador to North Korea is in Malaysia - Foreign Ministry
Malaysia's Ambassador to North Korea, Mohamad Nizan Mohamad, who was declared persona non grata (PNG) by the North Korean government, is presently in Malaysia.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Kang Chol leaves Malaysia following expulsion Kang Chol leaves Malaysia following expulsion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41488803537_KangChol.jpg)
Kang Chol leaves Malaysia following expulsion
North Korea's Ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol, who was declared Persona Non Grata by the Malaysian goverment, today left the country following the expulsion order on him.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Kang Chol leaves Malaysia following expulsion Kang Chol leaves Malaysia following expulsion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41488803537_KangChol.jpg)
Kang Chol leaves Malaysia following expulsion
North Korea's Ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol, who was declared Persona Non Grata by the Malaysian goverment, today left the country following the expulsion order on him.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![North Korea to expel Malaysian envoy in row over bizarre airport killing North Korea to expel Malaysian envoy in row over bizarre airport killing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488801315_KedutaanMalaysia.jpg)
North Korea to expel Malaysian envoy in row over bizarre airport killing
North Korea said on Monday it has designated the Malaysian ambassador to the country as "persona non grata"
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Malaysia a friendly nation, expects mutual respect - Ahmad Zahid Malaysia a friendly nation, expects mutual respect - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81488446248_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysia a friendly nation, expects mutual respect - Ahmad Zahid
Malaysia is a friendly nation and expects mutual respect from other countries, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Extreme measures by M'sian govt does great harm to bilateral ties with N.Korea: Kang Chol Extreme measures by M'sian govt does great harm to bilateral ties with N.Korea: Kang Chol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71488793544_KangChol.jpg)
Extreme measures by M'sian govt does great harm to bilateral ties with N.Korea: Kang Chol
North Korean ambassador, Kang Chol expelled by Malaysia in a row over the probe into the murder of Kim Jong Nam said that the Malaysian government's actions had harmed bilateral ties.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Kang Chol leaves North Korea embassy after expulsion Kang Chol leaves North Korea embassy after expulsion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487559314_KangChol.jpg)
Kang Chol leaves North Korea embassy after expulsion
North Korean Ambassador, Kang Chol was seen leaving the embassy at around 3.55pm with police escorts.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Persona non grata Kang Chol still nowhere to be seen after 35 hours Persona non grata Kang Chol still nowhere to be seen after 35 hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51487774932_KedutaanKoreaUtara.jpg)
Persona non grata Kang Chol still nowhere to be seen after 35 hours
Local and international media who have gathered in front of the embassy since yesterday could not detect any movement in the embassy since midnight until 7am Monday.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Media personnel on the lookout for North Korean envoy Media personnel on the lookout for North Korean envoy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61488710334_Kedutaan.jpg)
Media personnel on the lookout for North Korean envoy
Vehicles were seen entering and leaving the embassy in upscale Damansara Heights here, but none stopped when approached by journalists waiting at the gates.
Sun Mar 05 2017
![Decision to expel Kang Chol not made hurriedly Decision to expel Kang Chol not made hurriedly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447858742_ReezalMericanNaina.jpg)
Decision to expel Kang Chol not made hurriedly
Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the decision was made under the Vienna Convention on inter-government diplomatic ties.
Sun Mar 05 2017
![Kang Chol declared persona non grata, given 48 hours to leave Malaysia Kang Chol declared persona non grata, given 48 hours to leave Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487672018_KangChol.jpg)
Kang Chol declared persona non grata, given 48 hours to leave Malaysia
He is expected to leave Malaysia within 48 hours from the scheduled time of the meeting, namely 6.00 p.m., 4 March 2017.
Sat Mar 04 2017
![Vietnam pledges help for airport murder accused as sympathy rises Vietnam pledges help for airport murder accused as sympathy rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488343141_DoanThiHuong.jpg)
Vietnam pledges help for airport murder accused as sympathy rises
Vietnam on Thursday emphasised the legal support it was giving a Vietnamese woman charged in the bizarre murder of Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia.
Thu Mar 02 2017
![Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia will share findings after probe completes - DPM Zahid Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia will share findings after probe completes - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61488290231_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
Kim Jong Nam murder: Malaysia will share findings after probe completes - DPM Zahid
Malaysia said today it will not share with international bodies information on the investigation into the murder of North Korean Kim Jong-nam until the entire legal process has been completed.
Tue Feb 28 2017
![Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738841775_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports
My administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes, says US President Donald Trump.
Thu Feb 06 2025
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Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan
Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732854918_tbPhilippines.jpg)
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Police identify victims of helicopter incident Police identify victims of helicopter incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738835271_helikopterterhempas.jpg)
Police identify victims of helicopter incident
Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738834308_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738832446_AustraliaFlag.jpg)
Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes
The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738821042_googlegemini.jpg)
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738832287_ProtestersBangaban.jpg)
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738135125_TBCEASEFIREGAZA.jpg)
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
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South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025