US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional delegation arrive in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is Pelosi's second stop after Singapore on Monday before she heads to South Korea and Japan.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Parliament extends condolences on passing of Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim
Mohd Rashid conveyed the condolences on behalf of members of the house and its staff before the start of the question and answer session.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Mohd Rashid Hasnon says he's not leaving Bersatu
Batu Pahat Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon has refuted claims that he will be leaving Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
Sun Jun 19 2022
Muhyiddin quashes rumours on Azmin leaving Bersatu
Muhyiddin has dismissed rumours that Mohamed Azmin Ali and Mohd Rashid Hasnon are among several leaders who would be leaving the party.
Tue Jun 14 2022
MPs yet to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shot can do so at parliament clinic Thursday
Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon said the jabs will be administered from 9 am to 1 pm.
Wed Nov 24 2021
COVID-19 booster shots available Thursday for MPs yet to receive it
The booster shots for these MPs would be administered from 9 am to 1 pm at the Parliament clinic tomorrow.
Wed Nov 10 2021
MPs to get COVID-19 booster shots beginning Tuesday
Mohd Rashid in announcing the matter today said the booster dose session will start at 9.30 am at Parliament's banquet hall.
Mon Nov 01 2021
MPS told not to remove face masks when speaking in Dewan Rakyat
Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon today reminded Members of Parliament (MPs) not to remove their face masks when speaking and debating.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Dewan Rakyat in uproar over motion to replace speaker
The Dewan Rakyat sitting was in uproar today when the motion proposing to replace speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun was brought up.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Motion on election of Deputy Speaker among focus in Dewan Rakyat today
The election of a new Deputy Speaker will be among the focus at today's Parliament meeting.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Azhar denies rejecting motions for his resignation as Dewan Rakyat speaker
Azhar has denied allegations that he had rejected motions for him to resign as Dewan Rakyat Speaker from being debated in the Lower House.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Dewan Rakyat: Number of those allowed in for next session to be decided - Deputy Speaker
Mohd Rashid said this is to ensure the session runs smoothly and to prevent COVID-19 transmissions.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Dewan Rakyat Speaker leaves it to his deputies to decide on Kula Segaran's motion
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun has decided to recuse himself from the process of deciding on a motion proposed by Ipoh Barat Member of Parliament M. Kula Segaran.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Emergency issues: Dewan Rakyat special sitting adjourned to Monday
The meeting of the Dewan Rakyat today, scheduled to discuss socio-economic issues, changed topic after the focus shifted to the issue of emergency ordinances following a statement by Istana Negara.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Resumption of special meeting postponed again, MPs required to get tested for COVID-19
The resumption of the Special Meeting of the Dewan Rakyat was postponed again to 5.15 pm today to enable all Members of Parliament (MPs) to get tested for COVID-19.
Thu Jul 29 2021
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