A cry for journalism in Malaysia
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee voices concern over the survival of journalism in Malaysia.
Thu Mar 17 2016
The Malaysian Insider not profitable - The Edge Media Group
Despite it being one of three top news portals based on traffic in Malaysia, The Malaysian Insider has been struggling to make profit.
Mon Mar 14 2016
The Malaysian Insider to cease operations from midnight tonight
The Edge Media Group, which owns the online news portal, said the shutdown was due to commercial reasons.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Banning online news sites is pointless
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels that it is useless to ban online news sites because alternative access is so easy.
Thu Mar 03 2016
Police probe five TMI editors over report on MACC
The editors of The Malaysian Insider were questioned under three laws and issued statement to both the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Salleh denies involvement in blocking TMI
Apparently, the decision was made solely by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Fri Feb 26 2016
TMI website blocked because contents confusing to public - Salleh
The Malaysian Insider website (TMI) was blocked yesterday after investigations found that it carried articles which could confuse the public.
Fri Feb 26 2016
TMI report on MACC panel confusing, chief editor will be questioned - Khalid
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said The Malaysian Insider (TMI) report on MACC panel is confusing and added that the portal's chief editor will be called in for questioning.
Fri Feb 26 2016
MACC panel denies Malaysian Insider report
Tan Sri Hamid Bugo said no anonymous source is authorised to speak for and on behalf of the panel under any circumstances.
Thu Feb 25 2016
MCMC confirms Malaysian Insider ban, warns others against publishing unverified reports
In a statement today, MCMC stated that the restriction was also based on complaints and information received from the public.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Access to news portal The Malaysian Insider blocked for violating country's law
Access to news portal The Malaysian Insider has been blocked by several Internet providers for violating the country's law.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Mat Sabu calls on TMI to correct story on Amanah's hudud stance
The Parti Amanah Negara chairman says he didn't instruct Amanah MPs to vote against any bill to introduce hudud, and asks The Malaysian Insider to correct its report.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Tun Mahathir alleges Dewan Rakyat speaker has quit
Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today revealed that Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia has resigned as Dewan Rakyat Speaker, The Malaysian Insider reported.
Sat May 16 2015
TMI's Jahabar 'can't wait to go back to work'
The Malaysian Insider CEO Jahabar Sadiq who was released today after being arrested on Tuesday, says he can't wait to go back to work.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Ho Kay Tat, Jahabar Sadiq released on police bail
The Edge publisher Ho Kay Tat and The Malaysian Insider chief executive officer Jahabar Sadiq have been released on police bail today.
Wed Apr 01 2015
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