Tennis - 'King of Clay' Nadal to end stellar career after injury-hit spell
Rafa Nadal will call time on his illustrious but injury-plagued career after next month's Davis Cup Finals.
Thu Oct 10 2024
NRES to enhance flood warning sirens ahead of Northeast Monsoon 2024/2025
JPS has now increased the volume of sirens and distinguished them from police and fire sirens by adding a voice message.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Tennis - Nadal to skip US Open, plans to return at Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal said his next event will be the Sept. 20-22 Laver Cup in Berlin.
Thu Aug 08 2024
UNGCMYB and Astro amplify sustainability for Malaysia
UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) and Astro has launched the 'Forward Faster Louder Programme
Mon Aug 05 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
France's Olympic poster boy Leon Marchand won an unprecedented two Olympic finals in the pool in one night.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Olympics - Stop hassling me on retirement, Nadal says after sobering Djokovic defeat
Rafael Nadal said he will decide whether to retire following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Eerah thrilled to present honey cornflake cookies to PM
Disabled entrepreneur Jaheerah Nadzri was delighted to finally fulfil the prime minister's request for the cookies.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore
The investment adds to the S$11.5 billion the company has already invested in the Asia Pacific Region till 2023, AWS said in a statement.
Tue May 07 2024
Microsoft investment is company's largest single investment ever in Malaysia - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the investment will greatly support the government's focus on developing AI capacity in the country.
Thu May 02 2024
Microsoft to invest US$2.2 bln in cloud and AI services in Malaysia
The investment will include building cloud and AI infrastructure, creating AI-skilling opportunities for 200,000 people.
Thu May 02 2024
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
The minister said the government plans to give dual citizenship to former Indonesian citizens living overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2
Satya Nadella's official visit to Malaysia is part of the regional Microsoft Build: AI Day event, of his Southeast Asian tour.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Another death due to heat stroke reported
Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Hot, dry weather expected to subside in early April
Maqrun Fadzli Mohd Fahmi said that this phase occurs when there is a shift in wind direction from the northeast to the southwest monsoon.
Mon Mar 25 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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024