![CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41725939502_tbSingaporesCentra.jpg)
CPF account closure for non-Singaporeans and non-PRs: Withdraw savings before interest ceases
According to Singapore's Central Provident Fund Board, after March 2027, these savings will no longer earn any interest.
Tue Sep 10 2024
![M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708316175_Duitjutakela.jpg)
M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals
Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 2024
![PRS has grown into a mature political party - GPS chairman PRS has grown into a mature political party - GPS chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650793145_abangjo.jpg)
PRS has grown into a mature political party - GPS chairman
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is of the opinion that Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), which was established in 2004, has grown into a mature political party.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![GPS out to win more seats in Sarawak state election GPS out to win more seats in Sarawak state election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636016181_StephenRundiUtom.jpg)
GPS out to win more seats in Sarawak state election
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) comprising PBB, PRS, SUPP and PDP is determined to win more seats in the upcoming 12th Sarawak State Election.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![PRS to leave it to Baleh division to recommend Masing's replacement in election PRS to leave it to Baleh division to recommend Masing's replacement in election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635673718_DatukJosephSalang.jpg)
PRS to leave it to Baleh division to recommend Masing's replacement in election
Salang said the council had asked the Baleh division office-bearers to meet as soon as possible to come up with their decision.
Mon Nov 01 2021
![Ismail Sabri's Cabinet line-up shows his confidence of Sarawak's leadership - GPS BBC Ismail Sabri's Cabinet line-up shows his confidence of Sarawak's leadership - GPS BBC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71630041529_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Ismail Sabri's Cabinet line-up shows his confidence of Sarawak's leadership - GPS BBC
The new Cabinet line-up announced by Ismail Sabri today reflects the federal government's confidence in Sarawak's leadership especially during these testing times.
Fri Aug 27 2021
![TikTok is a top source of new music discovery TikTok is a top source of new music discovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41596259845_TBTIKTOK.jpg)
TikTok is a top source of new music discovery
Does Generation Z's favorite social network help people stay up to date on what's new in the world of music?
Mon Jun 21 2021
![Abang Jo welcomes PN's effort to assist GPS in Sarawak polls Abang Jo welcomes PN's effort to assist GPS in Sarawak polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604915753_ABANGJOHARI.jpg)
Abang Jo welcomes PN's effort to assist GPS in Sarawak polls
Abang Johari says GPS would definitely welcome any quarters who want to lend a hand in ensuring it's victory in the state polls.
Tue Apr 06 2021
![Former unit trust scheme, PRS consultants reprimanded for misconduct Former unit trust scheme, PRS consultants reprimanded for misconduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614755919_FIMM.jpg)
Former unit trust scheme, PRS consultants reprimanded for misconduct
One of the consultants was found to have promoted and distributed RHB EIF to an investor who did not qualify as a sophisticated investor.
Wed Mar 03 2021
![Malaysia Airports, Malaysia Airlines collaborate for safer security screening process Malaysia Airports, Malaysia Airlines collaborate for safer security screening process](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609060588_KLIA.jpg)
Malaysia Airports, Malaysia Airlines collaborate for safer security screening process
The new system is an initiative in the Airports 4.0 digitalisation plan to heighten airport security and airline operational efficiency.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![Bersatu, Pas to help GPS by not contesting Sarawak election, says James Masing Bersatu, Pas to help GPS by not contesting Sarawak election, says James Masing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593508207_JamesMasing.jpg)
Bersatu, Pas to help GPS by not contesting Sarawak election, says James Masing
A Sarawak party leader said today Bersatu and PAS have given the assurance that the two parties will not contest the 12th state election.
Thu Jul 02 2020
![PRS to field new faces in GE14 - Masing PRS to field new faces in GE14 - Masing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41485232134_JamesMasing.jpg)
PRS to field new faces in GE14 - Masing
Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), a Barisan Nasional (BN) component party in Sarawak will field new faces in the 14th General Election (GE14), said its president Tan Sri Dr James Masing Jemut.
Mon Jul 03 2017
![Masing takes oath as Sarawak cabinet member Masing takes oath as Sarawak cabinet member](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41485232134_JamesMasing.jpg)
Masing takes oath as Sarawak cabinet member
Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing was sworn in today as a member of the Sarawak Cabinet before Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana here.
Tue Jan 24 2017
![PRS confident of comfortable majority in all 11 areas it is contesting PRS confident of comfortable majority in all 11 areas it is contesting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61439548429_JamesJemutMasing.jpg)
PRS confident of "comfortable majority" in all 11 areas it is contesting
PRS is confident of winning all 11 seats it is contesting in the Sarawak election with a "very comfortable majority".
Thu May 05 2016
![Masing confident issues pertaining 1MDB and GST won't jeopardise BN Masing confident issues pertaining 1MDB and GST won't jeopardise BN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61439548429_JamesJemutMasing.jpg)
Masing confident issues pertaining 1MDB and GST won't jeopardise BN
Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said, the people of Sarawak already knew what the prime minister had done for the state since he took charge of the country.
Mon Apr 11 2016
![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
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025