GE15: Hasni wins in Simpang Renggam, Ahmad Maslan remains in Pontian
UMNO's Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad won with a majority of 1,821 votes in the Simpang Renggam parliamentary constituency.
Sat Nov 19 2022
DAP gets to contest Pontian seat - Anthony Loke
DAP gets the Pontian seat from PKR to contest in the GE15 after further negotiation between the two parties last Saturday.
Wed Nov 02 2022
PPS in Pontian closed, only one still open in Kluang
The PPS at SK Melayu Raya, Pontian was closed at 3 pm today after the flood in several villages began to recede.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Flood situation in Pontian improves, last shelter closed
The last remaining temporary flood relief centre (PPS) in the Pontian district was closed this evening after the floodwaters receded.
Fri May 06 2022
Number of flash flood victims in Pontian district drops to 51
The number of flash flood victims in the Pontian district has dropped to 51 individuals from 11 families as at 8 am after a relief centre was closed yesterday.
Fri May 06 2022
Flash flood victims continue to rise in Pontian
The number of flash flood victims in Pontian continues to increase, reaching 168 individuals from 31 families, with two more relief centres opened.
Thu May 05 2022
Gloomy Aidilfitri for Pontian flood victims
It was a gloomy Aidilfitri for residents of Kampung Sri Gambut when they were forced to take shelter at a temporary relief centre due to floods following heavy rain that started at 3.30 this morning.
Wed May 04 2022
Flooding forces evacuation of two families in Pontian
Eleven people from two families in Kampung Sri Gambut in Pontian were evacuated to a relief centre today after their houses were flooded.
Wed May 04 2022
PM Ismail Sabri opens career carnival in Pontian
The career carnival was held as an effort to offer employment opportunities directly to the public, especially in the Pontian district.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Johor polls: BN confident of attracting Chinese voters - Ahmad Maslan
Ahmad Maslan said this was based on his observations and experience as a Pontian Member of Parliament.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Six Indonesian illegal immigrants drown after boat capsizes off Pontian
Six Indonesian illegal immigrants drowned while seven others were rescued after their boat capsized about 4.2 nautical miles off Pontian at midnight last night.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Boat capsize: Six illegal immigrants rescued, seven still missing
Nurul Hizam said based on information from the survivors, the boat was carrying 13 people, including the skipper.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Three barter trade boats capsize in bad weather near Pontian, all crew safe
Three barter trade boats capsized with one nearly sinking due to bad weather in the waters off Pulau Pisang, near Pontian, yesterday morning.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Ahmad Maslan withdraws nomination for Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker's post
Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan today withdrew his nomination for the post of Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker.
Thu Oct 07 2021
PGA5 seizes 1,661 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Pontian, Johor
Police said the man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of the cigarettes in an operation yesterday.
Sat Sep 04 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024