DAP retains traditional seat of Padungan
DAP has retained its traditional seat of Padungan after state chief, Chong Chien Jen defeated GPS candidate Datuk Wee Hong Seng with a majority of 1,198 votes.
Sat Dec 18 2021
SUPP president throws support behind Mayor in Padungan
SUPP president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has brushed aside grouses by the party's Kuching branch and thrown his support behind Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who is standing in Padungan.
Tue Dec 14 2021
"I am not greedy, Padungan needs a team to make things work," says mayor candidate
For Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who is taking on DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen in the state election, the fight for Padungan is a mission to "bring back the soul" to the old commercial district.
Fri Dec 10 2021
GPS' Wee to face DAP's Chong, two others in Padungan
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Datuk Wee Hong Seng will take on Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen and two others in Padungan in the 12th Sarawak state election.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Abang Johari: Sarawak government wants to develop all ethnic groups
Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government under his leadership wanted to develop all the ethnic groups in the state.
Sun Sep 03 2017
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
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