Malaysia receives gifts of Al-Quran, dates from King Salman of Saudi Arabia
King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia is donating 46,000 copies of Al-Quran with Malay translation to mosques and Islamic NGOs nationwide in conjunction with Ramadan.
Mon Apr 04 2022
King, Queen thank King Salman of Saudi Arabia over medical contribution
Their Majesties have expressed their appreciation to the King of Saudi Arabia King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud for the medical contribution to help Malaysia deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Malaysia-Saudi ties must be strengthened through HLSC - Zulkifli
Malaysia and Indonesia were the first countries selected by Saudi Arabia to be included under the initiative.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Muhyiddin leaves for official visit to Makkah today
The visit was at the invitation of Saudi Arabian king, King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud who is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Sat Mar 06 2021
King Salman consents tarawih prayers in two holy mosques
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz al-Saud has issued a decree authorizing tarawih prayers at two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Country's economy remains stable, strong, govt to continue efforts - Najib
Overall, the nation's economic performance for the first quarter of 2017 remained stable and strong, expanding by 5.6 per cent, with foreign direct investment (FDI) rising to RM17 billion.
Mon Jul 03 2017
Recognition as authentic Islamic nation enables Malaysia to enjoy numerous privileges - PM Najib
Najib quoted the recognition from King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud who increased the haj quota for Malaysians and positive response to Malaysia's request to build two haj complexes in Makkah and Madinah.
Sat Jun 03 2017
King Salman's visit dispels claim of Malaysia a failed country - Najib
He says the visit, which was significant from various aspects, proved that the wrong information conveyed to the Saudi Arabian government was baseless.
Thu Mar 16 2017
Saudi tourists arrival expected to increase following King Salman's visit - Nazri
It was normal that when a leader visited a foreign country, relations between the two countries would become closer and that both countries would gain, including in terms of tourism.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Najib summarises four main benefits of King Salman's visit to Malaysia
The maiden visit of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will not only firm up Kuala Lumpur-Riyadh ties but will give numerous direct benefits to the people.
Thu Mar 02 2017
King Salman's visit enhances haj, umrah pilgrimage management
The visit of Saudi Arabia Ruler, King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud to Malaysia is seen as paving the way to improve the smooth management of Malaysian pilgrims performing umrah and haj in the Holy Land.
Wed Mar 01 2017
King Salman's visit proves fruitful for Malaysia
The recent four-day visit to Malaysia by Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud proved fruitful in yielding potential investments of about RM40 billion.
Wed Mar 01 2017
King Salman leaves after state visit to M'sia
The monarch was seen off at the Bunga Raya Complex of the KL International Airport by Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Datuk Seri Anifah Aman and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Wed Mar 01 2017
BR1M not a bribe, even Saudi Arabia gives similar financial aid - Najib
The Prime Minister says the distribution of the aid included channelling money directly into the bank accounts of the needy.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Visit of King Salman Abdulaziz marks new era in Malaysia-Saudi Arabia relations
Dr Zayed Al-Harithi says the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reflected His Majesty's interest to enhance strong ties with Malaysia.
Sun Feb 26 2017
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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