![Sabah 2024: Leadership, alliances and road to 17th State Polls Sabah 2024: Leadership, alliances and road to 17th State Polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71735197029_Sabah.jpg)
Sabah 2024: Leadership, alliances and road to 17th State Polls
Sabah stands on the brink of a transformative year, with the recent appointment of Tun Musa Aman as the 11th Yang Dipertua Negeri and the 17th State Election looming on the horizon.
Thu Dec 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668655001_TBbendera.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Expected striking similarities in the East Coast Malaysia
The curtains have drawn on this electoral spectacle, signaling a period of transition, anticipation, and opportunity.
Mon Aug 21 2023
![[COLUMNIST] PRN: Two contrasting outcomes in the Northern region [COLUMNIST] PRN: Two contrasting outcomes in the Northern region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691827239_Pengundi.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] PRN: Two contrasting outcomes in the Northern region
Politicians should stop politicking and focus on fixing the economy and improving the well-being of rakyat.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: PRN2023 Analysis: Green wave still going strong
Two days after the state polls, James Chin, who is also a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, discusses a thorough analysis of how the results will likely impact the economy. Tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Aug 14 2023
![BN Terengganu hormat, terima keputusan rakyat - Ahmad Said BN Terengganu hormat, terima keputusan rakyat - Ahmad Said](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691995233_BNTerengganu.jpg)
BN Terengganu hormat, terima keputusan rakyat - Ahmad Said
BN Terengganu akur dan menghormati keputusan rakyat dalam Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Terengganu dan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kuala Terengganu yang berlangsung pada Sabtu.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691848471_PRNPilihanRayaNe.jpg)
GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts
The GE15 results last year seen had an impact and influenced the voting patterns of electors in the six state elections.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![Syed Saddiq takes full responsibility for MUDA's poor showing Syed Saddiq takes full responsibility for MUDA's poor showing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691883567_SyedSaddiqMUDA.jpg)
Syed Saddiq takes full responsibility for MUDA's poor showing
He said the party graciously accepts the choices made by the electorate and added that the state polls were the first step of a long journey for MUDA.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![PH-BN considering filing petitions over four seats - Amirudin PH-BN considering filing petitions over four seats - Amirudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691851566_PRU.jpg)
PH-BN considering filing petitions over four seats - Amirudin
PH and BN coalition is considering to file petitions to invalidate the results of several state seats won by PN.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![N. Sembilan goes to PH-BN, PAS retains control of Terengganu, Kelantan N. Sembilan goes to PH-BN, PAS retains control of Terengganu, Kelantan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691574535_PRNPilihanRayaNe.jpg)
N. Sembilan goes to PH-BN, PAS retains control of Terengganu, Kelantan
The unity government currently holds all 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan's legislative assembly.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Ex-footballer Radhi Mat Din defeats Mahfuz Omar in Alor Mengkudu Ex-footballer Radhi Mat Din defeats Mahfuz Omar in Alor Mengkudu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691224347_CalonPNAlorMengku.jpg)
Ex-footballer Radhi Mat Din defeats Mahfuz Omar in Alor Mengkudu
He defeated Kedah Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Mahfuz Omar with a majority of 10,104 thousand votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![[OFFICIAL] Terengganu MB Samsuri retains Ru Rendang seat [OFFICIAL] Terengganu MB Samsuri retains Ru Rendang seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690494849_SamsuriAmzad.jpg)
[OFFICIAL] Terengganu MB Samsuri retains Ru Rendang seat
The PAS vice-president defeated Pakatan Harapan's Suhaimi Sulaiman with a huge majority of over 17,286 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![[OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat [OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691653567_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
[OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat
He defended the seat he's held since 2008 with a majority of 7,116 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Sanusi accused of breaching election rules over ballot paper display Sanusi accused of breaching election rules over ballot paper display](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691833939_sanusiundi.jpg)
Sanusi accused of breaching election rules over ballot paper display
Such an act would be an offence under the Election Offences Act 1954.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Change in Kelantan MB, Deputy MB to give new spirit - Abdul Hadi Change in Kelantan MB, Deputy MB to give new spirit - Abdul Hadi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691815207_HadiAwang.jpg)
Change in Kelantan MB, Deputy MB to give new spirit - Abdul Hadi
He said the matter had been agreed upon by caretaker Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob and his deputy, Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![State elections: 22 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu, 20 per cent in Kedah, Penang State elections: 22 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu, 20 per cent in Kedah, Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691803996_Pengundi.jpg)
State elections: 22 per cent voter turnout in Terengganu, 20 per cent in Kedah, Penang
A total of 3,190 polling centres with 17,048 polling channels opened since 8 am today for the elections in the six states.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025