![Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719285717_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan
It is not an offence for ministers or ministries to organise programmes or announce allocations during by-elections, UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Tengku Zafrul quits as Selangor UMNO treasurer Tengku Zafrul quits as Selangor UMNO treasurer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61711963235_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul quits as Selangor UMNO treasurer
Tengku Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said will continue as Kota Raja UMNO division chief and UMNO Supreme Council member.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![State polls: Straight fight for Reezal Merican in Bertam State polls: Straight fight for Reezal Merican in Bertam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690606916_DatukSeriReezalMa.jpg)
State polls: Straight fight for Reezal Merican in Bertam
UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican is facing an uphill battle in a straight fight against Khaliq Mehtab Mohd Ishaq of Perikatan Nasional.
Sat Jul 29 2023
![Zambry says intends to contest in UMNO elections Zambry says intends to contest in UMNO elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673615479_ZambryAbdKadir.jpg)
Zambry says intends to contest in UMNO elections
UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said he is considering contesting in the party elections this year and will announce the post he will compete for "when the time comes".
Fri Jan 13 2023
![Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638787029_DatukShahelmeyYahy.jpg)
Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position
Datuk Shahelmey Yahya is leaving it to the UMNO Supreme Council to decide his position in the party for joining the Sabah Cabinet against the wishes of the state party leadership.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Arau UMNO Division suspended for breaching party constitution - Isham Arau UMNO Division suspended for breaching party constitution - Isham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672968303_KetuaPeneranganUMN.jpg)
Arau UMNO Division suspended for breaching party constitution - Isham
The UMNO Supreme Council suspended Arau UMNO Division for breaching the party's constitution, said UMNO Information Chief Isham Jalil.
Fri Jan 06 2023
![Special UMNO MT meeting tonight on GE15 Special UMNO MT meeting tonight on GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665386596_ReezalMerican.jpg)
Special UMNO MT meeting tonight on GE15
A special UMNO Supreme Council meeting is scheduled to be held tonight to discuss preparations for the GE15, UMNO MT member, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said.
Mon Oct 10 2022
![Proposal to dissolve Parliament collective decision of UMNO Supreme Council - Ismail Sabri Proposal to dissolve Parliament collective decision of UMNO Supreme Council - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61664607155_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Proposal to dissolve Parliament collective decision of UMNO Supreme Council - Ismail Sabri
UMNO's proposal to dissolve Parliament soon is a collective decision made by the party's supreme council, Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Sat Oct 01 2022
![UMNO Supreme Council wants Parliament dissolved soon - Ahmad Maslan UMNO Supreme Council wants Parliament dissolved soon - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658069194_TBMASLAN.jpg)
UMNO Supreme Council wants Parliament dissolved soon - Ahmad Maslan
The UMNO Supreme Council wants Parliament to be dissolved in the near future to enable the GE15 to be held within this year, party secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![UMNO Supreme Council special meeting postponed to Sept 30 UMNO Supreme Council special meeting postponed to Sept 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663310855_TengkuZafrulAhmad.jpg)
UMNO Supreme Council special meeting postponed to Sept 30
The UMNO Supreme Council special meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to Sept 30.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Lokman Adam's contempt case to be heard on Aug 3 Lokman Adam's contempt case to be heard on Aug 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657273237_LokmanAdam.jpg)
Lokman Adam's contempt case to be heard on Aug 3
The hearing for the contempt of court case involving former UMNO Supreme Council member Lokman Noor Adam will be heard on Aug 3.
Fri Jul 08 2022
![President has final say in removing appointed Supreme Council member - Tajuddin President has final say in removing appointed Supreme Council member - Tajuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656323650_Tajuddin.jpg)
President has final say in removing appointed Supreme Council member - Tajuddin
Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has accepted the fact that the president of UMNO has the final say to terminate his service as an appointed UMNO supreme council member.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Isham Jalil appointed as UMNO Supreme Council member Isham Jalil appointed as UMNO Supreme Council member](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656134120_TBISHAMJALIL.jpg)
Isham Jalil appointed as UMNO Supreme Council member
Former Selangor Barisan Nasional (BN) information chief Isham Jalil was appointed as an UMNO Supreme Council member last night.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![Tajuddin knows why he was removed from UMNO supreme council - Ahmad Zahid Tajuddin knows why he was removed from UMNO supreme council - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656049845_ZahidHamidiTajudd.jpg)
Tajuddin knows why he was removed from UMNO supreme council - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said MT appointments were the prerogative of the party president and all MT members should abide by the party's decisions.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![PM breaks fast with UMNO Supreme Council and wing exco members PM breaks fast with UMNO Supreme Council and wing exco members](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650374106_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
PM breaks fast with UMNO Supreme Council and wing exco members
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today breaks his fast with members of UMNO Supreme Council and the leadership of three party wings at his official residence in Seri Perdana.
Tue Apr 19 2022
![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
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025