![The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71725015571_PadangKotaLamaFo.jpg)
The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang
The Esplanade is known for key moments like the lowering of the British flag and the declaration of independence on August 31, 1957.
Sat Aug 31 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Remembering Tunku [COLUMNIST] Remembering Tunku](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693472606_TBTunku.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Remembering Tunku
As we celebrate Merdeka this week, Datin Kalsom Taib shares her admiration of Tunku Abdul Rahman, and her family's favourite Tunku recipe.
Thu Aug 31 2023
It's About YOUth: The youth vision for a united Malaysia
Ahead of Malaysia’s 66th Hari Merdeka, Raenuga Indran of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Lim Ee Yeng from Architects of Diversity speak of the youth sentiment on unity and their hopes for the nation.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![Six Malaysians to embark on London-KL motorcycle expedition this month Six Malaysians to embark on London-KL motorcycle expedition this month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686049703_TBekspedisi.jpg)
Six Malaysians to embark on London-KL motorcycle expedition this month
The expedition hosted to enliven this years Independence Month celebration will take 66 days crossing 66 cities in 16 countries.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Youth should consider embracing service and leadership - Tengku Zafrul Youth should consider embracing service and leadership - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81667026645_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Youth should consider embracing service and leadership - Tengku Zafrul
Youth should take a cue from great Asian leaders, including Tunku Abdul Rahman, in embracing service and leadership at a young age.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Beauty centre raided for employing foreigners without permit, MOH approval Beauty centre raided for employing foreigners without permit, MOH approval](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665743952_Premisrawatan.jpg)
Beauty centre raided for employing foreigners without permit, MOH approval
The Immigration Department arrested five Indonesians, including three women, for working without valid documents at a beauty centre in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman yesterday.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![Brotherly bond unites princes in high stakes racing debut Brotherly bond unites princes in high stakes racing debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663327501_johormotorracing.jpg)
Brotherly bond unites princes in high stakes racing debut
Two Johor princes - Tunku Putera of Johor, Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Panglima of Johor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim - made their debut in the GT World Challenge Asia Series.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Queen Elizabeth, Tunku Abdul Rahman shared easy rapport, recalls Tunku's niece Queen Elizabeth, Tunku Abdul Rahman shared easy rapport, recalls Tunku's niece](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633165609_TunkuSofiahJewa.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth, Tunku Abdul Rahman shared easy rapport, recalls Tunku's niece
Tunku Sofiah recalls Her Majesty personally served Tunku a piece of cake from the pantry when he visited privately in Buckingham Palace.
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Remembering Tun Abdul Razak's lasting legacy Remembering Tun Abdul Razak's lasting legacy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662606135_BekasPerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Remembering Tun Abdul Razak's lasting legacy
Mohd Shamsudin said Abdul Razak's administration was faced with various problems including poverty, education as well as non-Malay issue.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![Tunku's Rumah Takdir, a proud symbol of unity in diversity Tunku's Rumah Takdir, a proud symbol of unity in diversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661910597_RumahTakdir.jpg)
Tunku's Rumah Takdir, a proud symbol of unity in diversity
The grand old 1929 heritage mansion named Rumah Takdir by Malaysia's first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj stands proud as a symbol of unity in diversity.
Wed Aug 31 2022
!['What does Merdeka mean to you?' - Tunku Alizakri 'What does Merdeka mean to you?' - Tunku Alizakri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653061303_TBJalurGemilang.jpg)
'What does Merdeka mean to you?' - Tunku Alizakri
65 years on, Malaysia struggles to provide the basics of a dignified life for its citizens, Tunku Alizakri says.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Tunku Khadijah laid to rest Tunku Khadijah laid to rest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660655649_TBTUNKHADIJAH.jpg)
Tunku Khadijah laid to rest
Tunku Khadijah was diagnosed with advanced stage of lung cancer early this year.
Tue Aug 16 2022
![Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar receives 210,000 visitors since April 9 Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar receives 210,000 visitors since April 9](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650709052_JalanTuankuAbdulR.jpg)
Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar receives 210,000 visitors since April 9
The Aidilfitri Bazaar at Lorong Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR), which began operation last April, has attracted 210,000 visitors until yesterday.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![TAR UC now full-fledged university known as TAR UMT TAR UC now full-fledged university known as TAR UMT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649776683_TBWEEKASIONG.jpg)
TAR UC now full-fledged university known as TAR UMT
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) has obtained the Higher Education Ministry's approval to be upgraded to a full-fledged university and is now known as TAR UMT.
Tue Apr 12 2022
![Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar buzzing with business activities, visitors Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar buzzing with business activities, visitors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649507956_JalanTARLorongTA.jpg)
Lorong TAR Aidilfitri bazaar buzzing with business activities, visitors
The first day of the Aidilfitri Bazaar 2022 at Lorong Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) here today saw the place buzzing with activities and visitors.
Sat Apr 09 2022
![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