'Tun Mahathir should be held responsible for Malaysia's damaged reputation'
This was said by the Prime Minister's press secretary, Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Tengku Ahmad today.
Fri Apr 15 2016
Jakim drafting National Tahfiz Education Policy - Najib
The effort is to strengthen al-Quran tahfiz institutions in the country, the Prime Minister says.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Two Australian journalists to be deported immediately
The two Aussie journos who were detained after 'aggressively' trying to approach Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at an event last week, will not be charged in court.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Australia concerned over journalists held in Malaysia
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she is always concerned when there is a "crackdown on freedom of speech", especially in democratic countries.
Mon Mar 14 2016
The Malaysian Insider to cease operations from midnight tonight
The Edge Media Group, which owns the online news portal, said the shutdown was due to commercial reasons.
Mon Mar 14 2016
'I told Najib he must address all speculations' - Tengku Razaleigh
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak needs to clear the air and answer all speculations, Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah says.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Daish's attempt to kidnap Najib, Zahid, Hishammuddin foiled
Malaysia's security forces have succeeded in curbing and thwarting several attempts by the Daish militant group to kidnap the country's leaders.
Tue Mar 08 2016
Police investigate Nurul Izzah over photo insulting Najib
The Lembah Pantai MP had, about a month ago, uploaded a photo of Datuk Seri Najib Razak depicted as a clown.
Mon Mar 07 2016
'Dr Mahathir obsessed with making Mukhriz PM' - Puad
UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi also reminds Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir that there is no short-cut to becoming UMNO president and Prime Minister.
Mon Mar 07 2016
Tun Mahathir lacks principles, says Pekan UMNO
The UMNO Pekan Division has criticised Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as lacking principle for willing to conspire with the Opposition.
Mon Mar 07 2016
Agong congratulates Najib for a job well done
Noting the GST as the country's saviour, the King says Malaysia's strong fundamentals and efficient fiscal management placed the economy on a sustainable growth path.
Mon Mar 07 2016
Citizens' Declaration will not affect BN support in Sarawak - Ku Nan
The UMNO sec-gen is confident that the voters in Sarawak are matured enough to know that only the BN-led government is able to bring development to the state.
Mon Mar 07 2016
4 mega projects to become catalysts of Johor's development
The Forest City and High-Speed Rail projects are two of four mega projects that will become the catalysts of Johor's development.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Tun Mahathir, Muhyiddin working with Opposition a very big mistake - Najib
The Prime Minister says the action of both former senior leaders of UMNO had incurred the wrath and disappointment of party leaders and members.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Change of PM doesn't require GE, says Mahfuz
The Pokok Sena PAS MP says there have been numerous cases in Malaysia where leadership is changed without going through an election.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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