![PM conveys govt's aspirations to four newly appointed M'sian ambassadors PM conveys govt's aspirations to four newly appointed M'sian ambassadors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658414075_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
PM conveys govt's aspirations to four newly appointed M'sian ambassadors
Ismail Sabri today conveyed the government's wishes and aspirations to four Malaysian ambassadors who received their letters of appointment recently.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia - PM Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652870828_TAJUDDIN.jpg)
Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia - PM
Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman's appointment as Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia has been agreed upon by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Wed May 18 2022
![Malaysia hopes Russia's Aeroflot will open direct flights to Kuala Lumpur - Ambassador Malaysia hopes Russia's Aeroflot will open direct flights to Kuala Lumpur - Ambassador](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650710719_TBAeroflotRussianAi.jpg)
Malaysia hopes Russia's Aeroflot will open direct flights to Kuala Lumpur - Ambassador
Malaysian Ambassador to Russia Bala Chandran told Sputnik that he hopes Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot will soon open direct flights between St. Petersburg or Moscow and Kuala Lumpur.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![Diplomat recall should be sorted out prudently, internally - Syed Hamid Diplomat recall should be sorted out prudently, internally - Syed Hamid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649910794_SyedHamidAlbar.jpg)
Diplomat recall should be sorted out prudently, internally - Syed Hamid
The move by Wisma Putra to recall the Malaysian Ambassador to the UAE and the Malaysian Consul General in Dubai, needs to be resolved prudently and internally.
Thu Apr 14 2022
![Hadi tells Malaysian ambassadors to increase cooperation with Egypt, Oman, Lebanon Hadi tells Malaysian ambassadors to increase cooperation with Egypt, Oman, Lebanon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598598920_AbdulHadiAwang.jpg)
Hadi tells Malaysian ambassadors to increase cooperation with Egypt, Oman, Lebanon
Abdul Hadi has asked Malaysia's Ambassadors to Egypt, Oman and Lebanon to make an effort to increase the nation's cooperation with the three middle eastern countries.
Sun Jul 25 2021
![M'sian ambassador's meeting does not construe recognition for Myanmar's SAC M'sian ambassador's meeting does not construe recognition for Myanmar's SAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617886000_RoNaySanLwin.jpg)
M'sian ambassador's meeting does not construe recognition for Myanmar's SAC
The ministry said Malaysia will continue its constructive engagements with all concerned parties towards this end.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Government has helped almost 2,000 Malaysians stranded in Thailand to return home Government has helped almost 2,000 Malaysians stranded in Thailand to return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/41560262510_JojieSamuel.jpg)
Government has helped almost 2,000 Malaysians stranded in Thailand to return home
Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel said Malaysians had returned safely via land, air and sea transport.
Mon Aug 31 2020
![Malaysian envoys can help in efforts to revive economy - Muhyiddin Malaysian envoys can help in efforts to revive economy - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594379373_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Malaysian envoys can help in efforts to revive economy - Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today that Malaysian ambassadors and high commissioners have an important role to play in helping the government to revive the economy post-COVID-19.
Fri Jul 10 2020
![More than 900 Malaysian students still stranded in Indonesia More than 900 Malaysian students still stranded in Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/71566724610_DutaBesarMalaysia.jpg)
More than 900 Malaysian students still stranded in Indonesia
So far, 2,799 Malaysian students in Indonesia have returned since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Apr 20 2020
![Embassy to help Malaysians in Indonesia return home Embassy to help Malaysians in Indonesia return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71585648074_MalaysiaAirlines.jpg)
Embassy to help Malaysians in Indonesia return home
The Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia is cooperating with MAS, Garuda to help Malaysians in the republic return home.
Tue Mar 31 2020
![Malaysian student dies in Sulawesi crash Malaysian student dies in Sulawesi crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51506763880_PelajarMaut.jpg)
Malaysian student dies in Sulawesi crash
Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Seri Zahrain Mohamed Hashim, when contacted, said Syahirah, 22, from Shah Alam, Selangor, was a third year medical student at Hasanuddin University, Makassar.
Sat Sep 30 2017
![Najib arrives in U.S. ahead of meeting with Trump Najib arrives in U.S. ahead of meeting with Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/51505135979_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Najib arrives in U.S. ahead of meeting with Trump
Najib and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, were received on arrival by Malaysian Ambassador to the United States Tan Sri Zulhasnan Rafique at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Mon Sep 11 2017
!['I was hit by baton and kicked' - Malaysian ambassador to Chile 'I was hit by baton and kicked' - Malaysian ambassador to Chile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71481213841_MohamadRameezYahay.jpg)
'I was hit by baton and kicked' - Malaysian ambassador to Chile
"I was hit by baton, kicked and they almost stabbed my stomach," said Malaysian Ambassador to Chile Datuk Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, 48, referring to the incident.
Thu Jun 15 2017
![Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms robbery at Malaysian Ambassador to Chile's residence Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms robbery at Malaysian Ambassador to Chile's residence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497324450_DutaMalaysia.jpg)
Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms robbery at Malaysian Ambassador to Chile's residence
The Foreign Affairs Ministry today confirmed the robbery incident that took place at the Malaysian Ambassador to Chile, Datuk Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya's residence.
Tue Jun 13 2017
![Malaysian ambassador in Chile robbed of jewellery, cash Malaysian ambassador in Chile robbed of jewellery, cash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497324450_DutaMalaysia.jpg)
Malaysian ambassador in Chile robbed of jewellery, cash
Five individuals believed to be locals entered the house and tied the hands of the ambassador, his wife and their five children.
Tue Jun 13 2017
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025