WEEKENDER - Want to get into the Merdeka spirit? These are the films to watch!
To honour the country's 63rd Independence Day, Astro will be premiering exclusive merdeka programs, films and documentaries from 25th August to 17th September.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Yusry and Lisa welcome their second child
Singer-songwriter Yusry shared a photo of him hugging their second born - a baby boy - on Instagram.
Sun Apr 23 2017
Lisa Surihani is new UNICEF Malaysia ambassador
The appointment was announced by UNICEF Malaysia representative Marianne Clark-Hattingh here.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Lisa Surihani, Yusry share first baby photo
Celebrity couple Yusry and Lisa Surihani will announce the name of their daughter in 7 days.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Oscars 2015: Breakfast with the Stars
Local celebrities converged upon the beautifully-decorated ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur to watch the live telecast of the 87th Academy Awards.
Mon Feb 23 2015
Lisa Surihani is pregnant with her first child
Actress Lisa Surihani is pregnant with her first child together with her husband, Yusry Abdul Halim.
Wed Jan 28 2015
Hey, it's Lisa Surihani the 'cab driver'!
A total of 52 celebrities shed off their glamorous getups and turned taxi drivers in a charity event organised by taxi service, Uber aimed at raising funds for 31 charitable organisations.
Sat Dec 13 2014
Lisa Surihani to direct her own film?
The actress famous for her role as Dian in the film 'Istanbul Aku Datang' may be sitting on the director's seat for the third Ikal Mayang Project scheduled for release next March 8.
Sat Oct 18 2014
'Accepted': Yahoo-MAS Cili Padi Awards winner disqualified
A short film directed by a 21-year-old mechanical engineer was disqualified just hours after bagging the top prize.
Tue Nov 26 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024