INSIGHT - Olympic runner Cheptegei defied her violent ex. She lost her life anyway
The story sheds light on the dark side of success for female athletes in Kenya's patriarchal society.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns, hospital says
Dickson Ndiema Marangach has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Severe-level rain warning for Terengganu until tomorrow - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said the areas involved are Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Floods: Jalan Jerantut-Maran, Jalan Serengkam closed to all vehicles
Motorists can use Jalan Bukit Tajau-Bandar Pusat Jengka route or use the main Temerloh-Maran route as Jalan Kuantan-Maran is accessible
Mon Jan 08 2024
Floods: More evacuated in Terengganu, situation unchanged in Perak
Marang became the latest district to be hit by floods, with one centre opened last night to house 132 people from 32 families.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Girl chokes to death on rambutan
The post-mortem showed the girl died due to an obstruction of the airway by an object, Maran police chief DSP Norzamri Abd Rahman said.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Body in undergrowth: Pensioner remanded for seven days
Police said that the victim was identified as Zarina Mukhtar based on matching fingerprint records archived at the NRD.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Former school principal charged with 13 counts of physical sexual assault, rape of student
Based on the charges, all the offences were committed on the same victim, then 16 years old, in Kuala Terengganu and Marang.
Tue Jan 17 2023
T'ganu UMNO files petition to annul results of three parliamentary seat contests in GE15
Terengganu UMNO has filed a petition to annul the results of the Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Kemaman parliamentary contests during GE15.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Flood: Situation worsens in Terengganu
Hanafiah Mat said the flood situation in the state is worsening with six districts already affected by the disaster.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Muhyiddin, Hadi Awang, Syed Saddiq win, Dr Mahathir defeated
Muhyiddin won in Pagoh, Abdul Hadi in Marang and Syed Saddiq in Muar
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: UMNO suspends Arau, Maran Wanita chiefs - Ahmad Maslan
UMNO has temporarily suspended two Wanita chiefs - from the Arau and Maran divisions - for allegedly directly or indirectly supporting candidates of the opposing party in the GE15.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Man Marang: The giant killer from Terengganu
Abdul Rahman said the presence of PH and GTA should not be taken lightly.
Sun Nov 06 2022
GE15: Hadi Awang in four-way fight to defend Marang
Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang who is defending the Marang parliamentary seat is facing Jasmira Othman (BN), Azhar Ab Shukur (PH) and Dr Zarawi Sulong (GTA).
Sat Nov 05 2022
Ismail picked for Maran after talks with Pas - Saifuddin
Ismail Abd Muttalib's selection as a PN candidate was made with the agreement of the PAS representative who had been named for the seat earlier.
Fri Nov 04 2022
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