Pak Lah has dementia - Khairy
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who was Malaysia's fifth prime minister, has dementia, revealed his son-in-law and Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Pak Lah is fine, rumours on death untrue
The Office of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today announced that the former prime minister is in good health with his family.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Office refutes fake news on Pak Lah's death
The Office of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi confirmed via a statement today that Pak Lah is in good health with his family around.
Thu Jun 17 2021
Pak Lah is doing well, just like before - Reezal Merican
Pak Lah is healthy and just his usual self as before. He even joked as they recalled the memories they shared together.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Police report lodged over fake news on Pak Lah's death
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's special officer Datuk Jefridin Atan has lodged a police report regarding the circulation of fake news on the former Prime Minister's death.
Mon Aug 10 2020
Pak Lah's aide to lodge police report on fake news about death
Jefridin Atan will lodge a police report tomorrow regarding the circulation of fake news that the former Prime Minister had died.
Sun Aug 09 2020
PM Najib hits out at opposition leaders for instilling hatred towards govt
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today hit out at the opposition leaders for lying and confusing the people to instil hatred towards the government.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Dr Mahathir confident Pak Lah will do good job as Petronas adviser
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he is confident that Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who succeeded him as Petronas adviser, would do a good job.
Sat Mar 26 2016
Pak Lah confident Najib capable of shaping Malaysia's future
Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is confident that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is capable of continuing the legacy of his father, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, in shaping the future of M'sia
Mon Feb 29 2016
'Red Shirt' rally cannot be linked to racial provocation - Pak Lah
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the rally was held in reaction to the Bersih 4 rally, which was held on Aug 29-30.
Thu Sep 17 2015
UMNO: Sedition Act not to tool to maintain power - Pak Lah
In his latest blog entry, Abdullah stressed that if the people are not supportive of the party, no law can save it from losing power.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Unity is not seasonal, says Pak Lah in maiden blog post
In his first blog posting published today on www.paklah.net, the ex-premier speaks about how the spirit of Merdeka should be embedded.
Tue Sep 16 2014
"It's ridiculous", says Pak Lah
Abdullah said he was also not worried about the reports or claims made about him in the foreign media pertaining to the NSA watchlist.
Fri Apr 04 2014
Pak Lah among world leaders spied by NSA
Der Spiegel revealed that former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was among world leaders spied by the United States National Security Agency (NSA).
Sun Mar 30 2014
"Pak Lah is not of the gangster faction," - Saifuddin
Global Movement of Moderates CEO Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah defended former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi against accusations that the latter had links to gangsterism.
Tue Jan 14 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