A-G’s Report: MPN misused funds, exhibited unsatisfactory corporate governance
LKAN reveals that MPN financed the operations of two private companies, amounting to RM373,516, creating a conflict of interest.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Public universities must achieve high impact research results
Public universities must optimise their intellectual resources via high impact research findings to create wealth and entice the private sector to contribute funds.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Not the end of the world for professors with terminated contracts
They can still actively contribute to the academic world by various means, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh says.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Bring our professors back!
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels that wisdom is like fine wine, it gets better with age.
Thu Feb 25 2016
NCP, public universities to discuss suggestion to extend retirement age of professors
The National Council of Professors (NCP) will meet with public universities soon to discuss contractual issues and the suggestion to extend the retirement age for professors.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Parti Amanah Negara not a threat to PAS
PAS is still relevant in the local political scenario and will continue to be so as long as it gets support of the Malays, said Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Malaysians' attitude contributes to influx of foreign workers
Malaysians failed to seize opportunities provided by the government and this had caused several sectors, including business, to be dominated by foreign workers.
Mon Dec 15 2014
No one is above the law - National Council of Professors
A seditious statement is still deemed unlawful even if it was made based on academic discourse, said National Council of Professors political cluster head.
Tue Sep 02 2014
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