Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Special Committee formed to reduce SPM absenteeism
Wong Kah Woh said the Ministry of Education has planned intervention strategies by strengthening existing programmes.
Wed Oct 16 2024
AWANI Tonight: MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025
The Health Minister is committed to reducing smoking prevalence in Malaysia to 15% by the end of next year, in line with the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Act 2024.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Vessels hit off Yemen's Hodeidah, Houthis claim attack on tanker
Two vessels sustained damage after being hit with missiles and a sea drone off Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Gov’t to adopt NDI concept as new basis for aid distribution
The Prime Minister said the NDI concept would reduce exclusion errors and be more equitable.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Istana Budaya uses Green Technology in line with global aspiration towards environment
Istana Budaya has taken the initiative to use green technology to minimise the impact on nature and reduce environmental pollution
Thu Sep 26 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI
Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Pharmaniaga launches Malaysia's first locally owned biopharmaceutical plant
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the plant would reduce the dependence on imported biopharmaceuticals.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Presence of whales indicates healthy Malaysian marine ecosystem - Fisheries Dept
According to DOF, the sighting of marine mammals allowed them to document their migration patterns.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Red River floods Vietnam's Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150
Flood waters were causing the Red River to rise rapidly and threaten to inundate downtown districts of the capital Hanoi.
Wed Sep 11 2024
PM calls BRICS important tool to reduce dependence on dollar
BRICS is vital for strengthening cooperation among countries of Global South and containing onslaught of rich industrial states, PM says.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Selangor begins reducing water storage in dams for MTL
Izham Hashim said the initiative, to be carried out until Sept 30, involved seven dams under LUAS's management.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Ringgit easier against US dollar but higher versus other major currencies in early trade
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit should stay positive today as the Fed is on track to reduce its interest rates this month.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 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
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