UMNO delegate calls for no-contest for top two posts to avoid split
Zawawi Othman cited the rift that occurred in 1987 after then president Tun Mahathir was challenged by Tengku Razaleigh for the top post.
Sat Jan 14 2023
UMNO Election: Ahmad Zahid ready to face challengers
Ahmad Zahid said that it was to give an opportunity to about 160,000 delegates to choose the party's leadership.
Thu Jan 05 2023
GE15: Ku Li loses after 12 terms defending Gua Musang
After defending the Gua Musang parliamentary seat for 12 terms, the curtains have finally come down on UMNO veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Ku Li defeated in Gua Musang
Ku Li had hinted earlier that the GE15 may be his last election to contest.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Octogenerian Ku Li embraces TikTok in campaigning
In line with the digital age, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah is not missing out on using the TikTok application as a new medium to approach voters, especially young people.
Thu Nov 10 2022
GE15: Development in Gua Musang should keep pace with populace - Ku Li
Development in Gua Musang must keep pace with the income and capability of the populace because a mismatch will only benefit other parties.
Sun Nov 06 2022
GE15 may be my last hurrah - Ku Li
The incumbent Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today hinted the 15th General Election (GE15) will be his last election to contest.
Fri Nov 04 2022
BN leaders contesting in GE15 on PN ticket not true party fighters - Ku Li
Tengku Razaleigh described the two BN leaders who will contest in the GE15 on the PN ticket as "not true party fighters".
Fri Nov 04 2022
Don't boycott, come out to vote, Ku Li tells first times voters
Tengku Razaleigh said young voters can choose the government that they think is the best through elections.
Fri Oct 21 2022
GE15: Ku Li leaving to party to decide on candidacy
Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah is leaving to the UMNO leadership to decide on his candidacy to defend the Gua Musang parliamentary seat in the GE15.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Factbox - Possible candidates for new Malaysia PM
Here are some possible candidates who may be Malaysia's next prime minister.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Malaysian PM expected to resign after months of political turmoil
Muhyiddin is expected to step down after losing his majority in parliament due to infighting in his ruling coalition.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Explainer: What next in Malaysia's political crisis?
The resignation, if confirmed, could end months of political turmoil facing the Southeast Asian nation.
Sun Aug 15 2021
Ku Li's seating position in Dewan Rakyat changed
The change in seating position was made by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun after receiving an application from Ku Li.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Tengku Razaleigh requests seat be moved
Tengku Razaleigh requested that he be transferred to a seat near the Independent bloc, which does not support the current government.
Tue Jul 27 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