Penang's Little India abuzz again for Deepavali
Little India in Lebuh Pasar, George Town, is abuzz once again with Hindus shopping for Deepavali after some flexibility has been given under the National Recovery Plan (PPN).
Fri Oct 29 2021
Migrants get taste of freedom as Singapore loosens labour curbs
The trip is part of a programme to allow up to 500 fully vaccinated migrant workers to visit certain public locations for six hours weekly.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Tamil new year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields
Malaysia's Tamil and Malayalee communities will observe their respective new year festivals on April 14.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Trader compounded RM5,000 for selling chicken above ceiling price
A mini-market trader in Little India here, today became the first trader in the state to be issued a compound of RM5,000.
Sat May 23 2020
North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. says
Glocom is a front company run by North Korean intelligence agents that sells battlefield radio equipment in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to a United Nations report.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Modi proposes for education papers to be recognized by Malaysia and India
A discussion on recognizing the education papers will be held with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as soon as possible.
Mon Nov 23 2015
One more Indian national to be charged for rioting in Little India
A 35-year-old Indian national has been arrested in relation to the rioting incident at Little India.
Tue Dec 17 2013
Little India riot: What transpired so far
The tightly-controlled republic of Singapore was shocked when a riot by almost 400 South Asians took place at its Little India, last Sunday.
Thu Dec 12 2013
Singapore riot: Five more to be charged
Five more Indian nationals, aged between 24 and 45, are due to be charged in a Singapore court Thursday with rioting in the republic's Little India last Sunday night.
Thu Dec 12 2013
Singapore riot: Another three charged
The latest charges bring the total number of accused persons to 27.
Wed Dec 11 2013
Singapore Riot: Police made more arrests - Acting PM Teo
Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said the police made more arrests in connection with the Sunday night riot in Little India.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Malaysian migrants feel Singapore is still a 'better' workplace
The Singapore riot has set tongues wagging and has especially put the focus on migrant welfare. Astro AWANi speaks to several local migrants.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Singapore riot: Deceased created trouble, authorities learn
The Singapore Committee of Inquiry found that the 33-year-old construction worker was drunk and had created chaos on the bus that ran over him.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Malaysians among those injured, arrested in Little India riot
A Malaysian has been detained for possible involvement in the Little India riot; five others were auxiliary police injured during the Sunday incident.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Riot in Little India, Singapore
Fatal accident sparks angry night riot in Little India, Singapore.
Mon Dec 09 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