Three foreign nationals arrested over video on fight at workers' hostel
A Sri Lankan man was injured on the head in the incident and he is reported in stable condition at the hospital.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Newborn baby found with umbilical cord intact in Batu Pahat
A body of a newborn girl, with her umbilical cord still intact, was found behind a business premises at Jalan Kluang yesterday.
Tue May 04 2021
Gov't must ensure qualified contractors get tenders to build hospitals
This was necessary to ensure the government's efforts to provide the best medical facilities to the people are not hindered by the failure to appoint good contractors.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Boy allegedly abused dies in hospital
A 21-month-old boy who was in critical condition after alleged abuse by his adoptive parents died today at the Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat, according to police.
Tue Jul 11 2017
Toddler in critical condition, believed to be abused by adoptive parents
A boy, aged one year and nine months, is reported to be in critical condition and unconscious, due to bodily injuries, believed to be the result of abuse by his adoptive parents.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Three killed, one injured when car crashes into lorry
Three people were killed when a car rammed into a lorry at KM91.4Km of the North-South Highway, near Batu Pahat, Monday.
Tue Mar 03 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024