![PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739523348_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia 7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71738061384_TBBangladeshMalaysi.jpg)
7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail proposes forming a Joint Technical Group to expedite the workers' phased entry.
Wed Jan 29 2025
![Control of rat trails at the border will use new, latest technology - Saifuddin Nasution Control of rat trails at the border will use new, latest technology - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733984650_TBSaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Control of rat trails at the border will use new, latest technology - Saifuddin Nasution
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says border technology will undergo thorough research to ensure high effectiveness.
Thu Dec 12 2024
![Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729428021_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.
Mon Oct 21 2024
![A total of 3,847 children reported missing from 2020 to September this year, 96 per cent found A total of 3,847 children reported missing from 2020 to September this year, 96 per cent found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729139432_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
A total of 3,847 children reported missing from 2020 to September this year, 96 per cent found
On average, there are 770 cases per year, or about two cases per day, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Thu Oct 17 2024
![Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728636232_tbSaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Malaysia firm on no dual citizenship policy for now - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says any amendments to the policy would only be considered if there were specific requirements.
Fri Oct 11 2024
![Poisonous crackers case being investigated based on provisions of the law - Saifuddin Poisonous crackers case being investigated based on provisions of the law - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724056552_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Poisonous crackers case being investigated based on provisions of the law - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was confident that the police would apply the relevant sections and acts appropriate to the case.
Mon Aug 19 2024
![10-year validity passports undergo 'fine-tuning' before implementation 10-year validity passports undergo 'fine-tuning' before implementation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660227557_PasportMalaysia.jpg)
10-year validity passports undergo 'fine-tuning' before implementation
Passports with 10-year validity will be introduced soon after various aspects of the implementation have been fine-tuned, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Parliament: Amended Act to help gov't better regulate private drug rehabilitation centres - Saifuddin Nasution Parliament: Amended Act to help gov't better regulate private drug rehabilitation centres - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721300391_TBNasution.jpg)
Parliament: Amended Act to help gov't better regulate private drug rehabilitation centres - Saifuddin Nasution
According to Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the Act needs updating to include registration requirements for rehabilitation centres.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the order was issued to balance the needs of the public and the safety of the personnel on duty.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said enhancing inter-agency cooperation through formation of the MCBA is one of the three key points.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Malaysia, China agree to deepen national security framework proposal Malaysia, China agree to deepen national security framework proposal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717750888_KerjaBersamakalik.jpg)
Malaysia, China agree to deepen national security framework proposal
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the agreement is expected to benefit both countries, the region and the world.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711014567_TBSAIFUDDINPARLIMEN.jpg)
LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said govt never ratified international conventions related to LGBTQ, nor recognise LGBT lifestyles.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710211210_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail urges Human Rights Watch to provide evidence and explain the profoundly irresponsible allegations.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![No overcrowding at immigration detention depots - Saifuddin Nasution No overcrowding at immigration detention depots - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709713537_TBsaifuddinnasution.jpg)
No overcrowding at immigration detention depots - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said, so far there are about 13,000 illegal immigrants in 19 immigration detention depots across M'sia.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025