AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733496411_fahmifadzilruu.jpg)
Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet is also expected to be briefed by Defence Minister on the latest updates of the incident.
Mon Jan 06 2025
![Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733846728_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
![UPNM bully issue: Cadet officers to undergo random examination to detect abusive injuries UPNM bully issue: Cadet officers to undergo random examination to detect abusive injuries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720858652_tbKhaledNordin.jpg)
UPNM bully issue: Cadet officers to undergo random examination to detect abusive injuries
This is to overcome the issue of cadet officers' reluctance to report inappropriate incidents, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Thu Nov 14 2024
![Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713866416_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Cadet charged with injuring junior with steam iron faces expulsion from UPNM
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the Investigation Board completes its probe, and the cadet's punishment will be decided today.
Tue Nov 12 2024
![Malbatt 850-12 deployment to commence Nov 6 - Mohamed Khaled Malbatt 850-12 deployment to commence Nov 6 - Mohamed Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720858652_tbKhaledNordin.jpg)
Malbatt 850-12 deployment to commence Nov 6 - Mohamed Khaled
The deployment of MALBATT for peacekeeping missions in South Lebanon will be carried out in stages.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![Pharmaniaga launches Malaysia's first locally owned biopharmaceutical plant Pharmaniaga launches Malaysia's first locally owned biopharmaceutical plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51726740776_Pharmaniaga.jpg)
Pharmaniaga launches Malaysia's first locally owned biopharmaceutical plant
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the plant would reduce the dependence on imported biopharmaceuticals.
Thu Sep 19 2024
![No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724045185_tbKhaledNordinJal.jpg)
No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces have established own channels for any parties wishing to contribute.
Mon Aug 19 2024
![LTAT: Khaled Nordin says ready to cooperate with PAC LTAT: Khaled Nordin says ready to cooperate with PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719218102_KhaledNordin.jpg)
LTAT: Khaled Nordin says ready to cooperate with PAC
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he has yet to receive any notification from the PAC requiring his attendance.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Second LCS 64.66 pct complete, says defence minister Second LCS 64.66 pct complete, says defence minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695050121_TBKhaledNordin.jpg)
Second LCS 64.66 pct complete, says defence minister
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said total payments made for the construction of the second LCS are based on the signed contract.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Helicopter crash: Interim report to be ready next week Helicopter crash: Interim report to be ready next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714646473_tbKhaledNordin.jpg)
Helicopter crash: Interim report to be ready next week
Defence Minister says the investigation committee was preparing the interim report and the investigation would take 30 days.
Thu May 02 2024
![RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713870910_KhaledNordinLumut.jpg)
RMN’s 90th anniversary celebration cancelled, replaced with tahlil, prayer session
All events in conjunction with 90th Anniversary of RMN celebration parade scheduled to start this Saturday have been cancelled.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![RMN helicopters involved in third rehearsal before incident - Mohamed Khaled RMN helicopters involved in third rehearsal before incident - Mohamed Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713853404_Helikopter.jpg)
RMN helicopters involved in third rehearsal before incident - Mohamed Khaled
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said an interim report on the crash would be released prior to the full report.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Defence Minister confirms Raja Affandi had resigned as LTAT chairman Defence Minister confirms Raja Affandi had resigned as LTAT chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702103442_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Defence Minister confirms Raja Affandi had resigned as LTAT chairman
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Tann Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor resigned voluntarily
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Mohamed Khaled surprised by portfolio change Mohamed Khaled surprised by portfolio change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702103442_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Mohamed Khaled surprised by portfolio change
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has been moved from the MOHE to the Defence Ministry, replacing Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739332292_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM
The proposal to streamline several govt agencies is to address the issue of overlapping functions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739327892_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March
The iPayment plays a key role in driving digital transformation in the public sector towards a cashless community, PM says.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61735785604_CalonSPM.jpg)
SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE
The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia was conducted smoothly, with 402,956 candidates sitting for the exam at 3,337 centres nationwide.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739308161_GeraiMercun.jpg)
Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras
The fireworks stall was completely engulfed in flames, which spread and caused five vehicles to catch fire.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738647689_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement
Trump stands firm on relocating Gaza residents and turning the war-torn area into a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696668771_TBHamasPalestine.jpg)
Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive
Hamas reaffirms its ceasefire commitment after Netanyahu's ultimatum, accusing Israel of jeopardising the truce.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733786919_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday
So far, 16 of 33 hostages have been freed as part of the ceasefire deal's first phase due to last 42 days.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739271356_Americanflag.jpg)
US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
Beijing has doubled its contributions over the past three years to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand? Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739262588_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here are the latest developments in some of the biggest cases.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739270274_SebastianCoe.jpg)
Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines
A cheek swab test is among the proposals being considered to update regulations for transgender and sex development differences.
Wed Feb 12 2025