Sungai Udang Prison EMCO: New prisoners trigger cluster
Admission of prisoners from another state is believed to be among the causes triggering the Sungai Udang Tembok Cluster 2.0, resulting in the implementation of the EMCO at the Sungai Udang Prison.
Tue Jun 22 2021
COVID-19: M'sia records four figures for first time with 1,228 new cases
Malaysia recorded its highest spike of new COVID-19 cases in a day today, breaking the four-digit barrier with 1,228 cases.
Sat Oct 24 2020
1,126 active cases of COVID-19 in prisons nationwide
The COVID-19 transmission among the inmates began when the Tawau Prison in Sabah received a new inmate from Lahad Datu.
Wed Oct 07 2020
No need for MCO - Ismail Sabri
Most of the cases involved prison inmates in Kedah and Sabah, which can be considered as isolated.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Another new cluster detected in Kedah - Health D-G
Another new COVID-19 cluster has been detected in Kedah today, with three cases recorded from the Tembok Cluster in Alor Setar, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Sep 30 2020
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