![One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722599054_DiabetisGula.jpg)
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 How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720095123_energyresources.jpg)
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 Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714232671_cybersecurity.jpg)
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 New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696237955_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
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 High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685430480_RafiziRamlis.jpg)
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 Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683801747_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
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 SEA Games: Harimau Muda qualifies for semi-finals thanks to Thailand's win over Cambodia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652532073_AzrinAfiqSukanSE.jpg)
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 SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651395821_AhmadShapawi.jpg)
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 Final opportunity to apply for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604414905_LaboratoryGeneric.jpg)
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 Pandemic fades with a fifth fewer cases in a week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645235971_COVID.jpg)
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 Pan Gon aims to bring Malaysia to the World Cup finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645093744_KimPanGon.jpg)
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 first Malaysian woman to join world acclaimed cycling team](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641297415_TBSITINURALIA.jpg)
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 says US to advance defence, economic alliances in Indo-Pacific](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639454316_jokowidodo.jpg)
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 Website's claim of Klang being most unsafe city in South-East Asia not true - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631977281_ArjunaidiMohamed.jpg)
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 12MP to enhance competitiveness of transport and logistics industry, governance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51446476029_PengangkutanBUDGET.jpg)
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
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025