Shamsul Iskandar appointed as PM's senior pol-sec
Former PKR information chief Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin has been appointed as Senior Political Secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Dec 23 2022
GE: Mixed results for heavyweights in Perak
Ahmad Zahid won with a narrow margin of 348 votes defeating Pakatan Harapan's Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
Sat Nov 19 2022
PH confident of winning Bagan Datuk parliamentary seat - Anwar Ibrahim
Pakatan Harapan (PH) are confident of winning Bagan Datuk in the GE15, a seat known as Barisan Nasional's (BN) stronghold.
Mon Nov 14 2022
GE15: Ahmad Zahid faces giant killer Shamsul Iskandar, two others in Bagan Datuk
Ahmad Zahid said the move of PH in fielding a "giant killer" candidate in Perak for GE15 would not assure them of victory.
Sat Nov 05 2022
PKR party polls: Hans Isaac, Altimet, Shamsul Iskandar fail to secure win
Local celebrities, Hans Isaac and Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad, popularly known as Altimet, failed in their first attempt to break into the country's political arena via the PKR party election.
Sun May 29 2022
PKR adamant on rejecting Melaka State Election
Shamsul Iskandar said it was not a good time for an election to be held when the country was still battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 08 2021
MP seeks extension of time for Dewan Rakyat special meeting
An MP today called for the time for the special meeting of the Dewan Rakyat to be extended to enable more MPs to participate in the debate session.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Accusations against Dr Mahathir a hasty, baseless statement - Pejuang
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)'s action in accusing Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad of obstructing efforts to restore the people's mandate has been dismissed as a hasty and baseless statement.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Budget 2021: Hold engagement sessions, guarantee the wishes of the people - PKR Information Chief
Many things from the voice of the people, that we see need to be translated in this Budget, in line with what is expressed by the Agong.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Public university's hostel, service fees for second semester reduced by up to 15 per cent
The fees were reduced following complaints and feedback from students and parents whose household income was badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 15 2020
No disunity within PKR, says veep
Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin says issues surrounding Rafizi Ramli's fate will be dealt with internally within the party.
Tue May 24 2016
Selangor will continue to be known as Pakatan Rakyat govt - PKR veep
PKR claims Selangor's administration will continue to be known as the Pakatan Rakyat government.
Sat Jul 04 2015
Rafizi, Shamsul Iskandar are new PKR veeps
Bukit Katil MP Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin and Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli have both filled in the remaining PKR vice-presidents' posts.
Tue Aug 12 2014
If not for party, Khalid would never have become the MB - PKR Youth chief
Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has been urged to heed party calls to relinquish his position as the Menteri Besar, yet again.
Mon Jul 07 2014
AMK disagrees with DAP's call for PAS to leave Pakatan over hudud
Keadilan Youth Movement disagreed to a call by DAP that PAS withdraw from the coalition if it insisted on implementing hudud law in Kelantan.
Sun Apr 27 2014
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