![Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738834308_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737336835_MohamadHasanmente.jpg)
ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
Malaysia wants to know what Myanmar has in mind, says Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.
Mon Jan 20 2025
![Malaysia's FM praises media's role, sets vision for Asean Chairmanship in 2025 Malaysia's FM praises media's role, sets vision for Asean Chairmanship in 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51735095429_TBMohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia's FM praises media's role, sets vision for Asean Chairmanship in 2025
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has called on the media to play a pivotal role in showcasing Malaysia's leadership and values as the nation assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Wed Dec 25 2024
![Malaysia donates US$5 million to the people of Palestine Malaysia donates US$5 million to the people of Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734516324_MohamadHasanPales.jpg)
Malaysia donates US$5 million to the people of Palestine
The US$5 million was cumulative donations from Malaysians under the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine.
Wed Dec 18 2024
![Mohamad submits Malaysia’s request for Hajj quota increase Mohamad submits Malaysia’s request for Hajj quota increase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729680548_TBTokMat.jpg)
Mohamad submits Malaysia’s request for Hajj quota increase
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says Malaysia's additional Hajj quota request was made verbally and also through written submissions previously.
Fri Dec 13 2024
![ASEAN must lead in navigating multipolar world - Mohamad ASEAN must lead in navigating multipolar world - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705067375_MohamadHasan.jpg)
ASEAN must lead in navigating multipolar world - Mohamad
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to embrace its diversity and adaptability as a model for global governance.
Mon Dec 09 2024
![Malaysia's FM Mohamad delivers witty response to Carlson's claim on Harris Malaysia's FM Mohamad delivers witty response to Carlson's claim on Harris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/61555120252_PRKrantau.jpg)
Malaysia's FM Mohamad delivers witty response to Carlson's claim on Harris
At a Donald Trump rally this week, Tucker Carlson referred to Kamala Harris as "Samoan-Malaysian" when talking about the US Vice President.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![M'sia prepared to evacuate Malbatt from Lebanon if UN mandates - Mohamad M'sia prepared to evacuate Malbatt from Lebanon if UN mandates - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729680548_TBTokMat.jpg)
M'sia prepared to evacuate Malbatt from Lebanon if UN mandates - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says Malaysia cannot withdraw its personnel unilaterally, the UN will coordinate a collective withdrawal.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Malaysia to launch ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 logo and theme Malaysia to launch ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 logo and theme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654689267_ASEAN.jpg)
Malaysia to launch ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 logo and theme
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will launch the logo and theme during a ceremony at the Wisma Putra, in Putrajaya.
Tue Oct 22 2024
![Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729141281_LiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024
![ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728358231_TheASEANForeignMi.jpg)
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits
Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
![Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81727559397_TBTokMat.jpg)
Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
![FM Mohamad urges Malaysian diaspora to embrace ambassador role in promoting Malaysia FM Mohamad urges Malaysian diaspora to embrace ambassador role in promoting Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71727410317_tokmatdiasporapa.jpg)
FM Mohamad urges Malaysian diaspora to embrace "ambassador" role in promoting Malaysia
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the need to position Malaysia to attract more global investments, especially in high-growth sectors.
Fri Sep 27 2024
![Malaysia calls to limit UNSC veto, demands Palestine resolution implementation Malaysia calls to limit UNSC veto, demands Palestine resolution implementation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81727323000_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia calls to limit UNSC veto, demands Palestine resolution implementation
Malaysia has made a strong appeal to limit the use of veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Thu Sep 26 2024
![Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71727062911_MohamadHasanUNGA.jpg)
Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions
The matter was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Malaysia and Palestine during the 79th United Nations General Assembly 2024.
Mon Sep 23 2024
![Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738841775_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports
My administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes, says US President Donald Trump.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738835526_Palestinians.jpg)
Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan
Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732854918_tbPhilippines.jpg)
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Police identify victims of helicopter incident Police identify victims of helicopter incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738835271_helikopterterhempas.jpg)
Police identify victims of helicopter incident
Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738834308_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738832446_AustraliaFlag.jpg)
Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes
The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738821042_googlegemini.jpg)
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738832287_ProtestersBangaban.jpg)
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738135125_TBCEASEFIREGAZA.jpg)
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738013153_Deepseeklogo.jpg)
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025