207,967 Kuantan residents to be placed under EMCO from midnight tonight
A total of 207,967 residents, or 90 per cent of the population in seven mukim in the Kuantan district, are involved in the EMCO effective at midnight tonight.
Sun May 23 2021
MCO in Kuantan, several areas in Penang and Perak from Monday
The Kuantan district in Pahang as well as several districts and mukim in Penang and Perak will be placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) from May 10 until 23.
Sat May 08 2021
COVID-19: Kuantan is new red zone, total now 24
Kuantan district in Pahang is the latest to be declared a red zone, bringing the total number of red zones in the country to 24 as of noon yesterday.
Thu Apr 09 2020
Two cheated by online face mask, hand sanitiser supplier in Kuantan
Both victims from Kuantan district, lodged police reports claiming that the products were advertised on different Facebook accounts since mid-March.
Fri Mar 27 2020
PAS lodges police reports against Siti Kasim, David Orok
The reports were lodged by Mohamad Hazmi Dibok and other PAS leaders from Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Paya Besar, Maran and Kuala Krau at the Kuantan District Police headquarters this morning.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Five flood relief centres stay open in Kuantan this morning
Continuous rain this morning caused five relief centres to remain open to shelter 141 flood victims from 33 families in the Kuantan district.
Mon Dec 22 2014
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?
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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