![China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694954441_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Sime Darby Plantation WRO revocation has positive impact - Sivakumar Sime Darby Plantation WRO revocation has positive impact - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674127254_TBSivakumar.jpg)
Sime Darby Plantation WRO revocation has positive impact - Sivakumar
The revocation of the WRO imposed against Sime Darby Plantation by the US CBP has a positive impact on the country's oil palm industry.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61462440929_SimeDarbyHQ.jpg)
US says Sime Darby Plantation products no longer produced with forced labour
U.S. customs authorities said the two-year import ban on the Malaysian firm will soon be lifted.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629132832_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens almost unchanged
Bursa Malaysia opened mostly flat as the benchmark index fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of the trading day.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670228271_AaliyahYoong.jpg)
Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby
Malaysian water skiing golden child and Asia's number one, Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah today received a scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) to pursue her studies in Florida.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![Agong officiates opening ceremony of Battersea Power Station Agong officiates opening ceremony of Battersea Power Station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665626615_BatterSeaPowerSta.jpg)
Agong officiates opening ceremony of Battersea Power Station
Once a coal-fired power station, it is now set to become one of London's most exciting retail and leisure destinations.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![Battersea Power Station fully completed by 2033 - BPHC Battersea Power Station fully completed by 2033 - BPHC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665626293_BatterSeaPowerStatio.jpg)
Battersea Power Station fully completed by 2033 - BPHC
Jagan Sabapathy said the project has reached 60 per cent completion with GBP5 billion out of the total gross development value realised.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![Iconic Battersea Power Station to open to public Oct 12 Iconic Battersea Power Station to open to public Oct 12](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631204687_battersea.jpg)
Iconic Battersea Power Station to open to public Oct 12
The Battersea Power Station project covers 17 hectares (42 acres) with 3.5 million sq ft of mixed commercial space and 4,239 new housing.
Tue Oct 11 2022
![Battersea Power Station open to public Oct 14, 2022 Battersea Power Station open to public Oct 14, 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631204687_battersea.jpg)
Battersea Power Station open to public Oct 14, 2022
The Battersea Power Station is expected to become London's most exciting retail and leisure destination.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Ferrero is not a customer, says Sime Darby Plantation Ferrero is not a customer, says Sime Darby Plantation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650037160_SimeDarby.jpg)
Ferrero is not a customer, says Sime Darby Plantation
Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (SDP) said that Italian confectionery firm Ferrero, which is reportedly planning to stop sourcing palm oil from it, is not its customer and has not been for a while.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Exclusive: Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Malaysia's Sime Darby over labour concerns Exclusive: Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Malaysia's Sime Darby over labour concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649989096_ferrero.jpg)
Exclusive: Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Malaysia's Sime Darby over labour concerns
The move is a further reputational blow for Sime Darby and for Malaysia, which faces mounting allegations of labour abuses of migrant workers in various industries.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![EMCO at Ladang Sime Darby Bukit Puteri, Lipis from Saturday EMCO at Ladang Sime Darby Bukit Puteri, Lipis from Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636021492_950x600.jpg)
EMCO at Ladang Sime Darby Bukit Puteri, Lipis from Saturday
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be enforced at Ladang Sime Darby Bukit Puteri, Batu Yon 1 sub-district, Lipis, Pahang from Nov 6 to 19.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![It is time to empower bamboo industries It is time to empower bamboo industries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633425296_TBBAMBOO.jpg)
It is time to empower bamboo industries
Farming bamboo has big economic benefits. Among others, bamboo restores degraded land and mitigates climate change.
Tue Oct 05 2021
![King, Queen on special visit to UK King, Queen on special visit to UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631850367_TBAGONGPERMAISURIj.jpg)
King, Queen on special visit to UK
Their Majesties have consented to visit the Malaysian High Commission in London on Sept 24 for a meeting with Malaysians.
Fri Sep 17 2021
![Sime Darby Plantation's shares drop on news of resignations Sime Darby Plantation's shares drop on news of resignations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/51582949184_TBSIMEDARBYx.jpg)
Sime Darby Plantation's shares drop on news of resignations
It was reported that the resignations were due to the lack of transparency.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![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