One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister
Malaysia is still listed as the country with the highest prevalence of diabetes in South East Asia.
Fri Aug 02 2024
How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity
With its uneven energy distribution, South-East Asia must enhance its energy interconnectivity.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia
Global ransomware detections fell 14% as alternative attack strategies evolve; yet an increase in incidents was seen in Southeast Asia.
Sun Apr 28 2024
New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM
This is Dame Cindy Kiro's maiden visit to Malaysia and the South-East Asian region since assuming office on Oct 21, 2021.
Mon Oct 02 2023
High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi
Retraining and workforce development must also be increased to a scale never seen before, Rafizi Ramli said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated
South-east Asian leaders on Thursday urged Myanmar's military to end violence and start a dialogue with opponents to resolve the crisis that has gripped the country
Thu May 11 2023
SEA Games: Harimau Muda qualifies for semi-finals thanks to Thailand's win over Cambodia
Malaysia has automatically qualified for the semi-finals of the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games football tournament after Thailand downed Cambodia 5-0 in the Group B match.
Sat May 14 2022
SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi
It is not impossible for the Malaysian contingent competing in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam to win over 50 gold medals and exceed the set target of 36 gold medals.
Sun May 01 2022
Final opportunity to apply for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
A total of 29 scholarships from six UK universities, will support women from eight countries in South East Asia, including Malaysia.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Pandemic fades with a fifth fewer cases in a week
South East Asia and Oceania saw the biggest spike in the number of new cases this week.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Pan Gon aims to bring Malaysia to the World Cup finals
Harimau Malaya's new head coach Kim Pan Gon has vowed to take the national squad to the next level and beyond the South East Asian region in the future.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Siti Nur Alia first Malaysian woman to join world acclaimed cycling team
Siti Nur Alia Mansor has become the first South East Asian woman to join a professional world-acclaimed cycling team, after she signed on as a rider for Spain-based Canyon-SRAM Racing Team.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Blinken says US to advance defence, economic alliances in Indo-Pacific
Blinken said everyone had a stake in keeping the world's most dynamic region free from coercion and intimidation.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Website's claim of Klang being most unsafe city in South-East Asia not true - Police
Selangor police have described the news published by a website which claimed that Klang is the most unsafe city and with the lowest rate of security in South-East Asia as misleading and not true.
Mon Oct 04 2021
12MP to enhance competitiveness of transport and logistics industry, governance
Malaysia aims to become a transport and logistics hub in the South-East Asia region by 2025
Mon Sep 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