Hasni throws hat in the ring for UMNO VP contest
Former Johor UMNO chief Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad has announced his candidacy for the UMNO vice-presidential contest.
Sat Feb 04 2023
GE15: Almost 11,000-vote majority floors Mahdzir Khalid in Padang Terap
The UMNO vice president only received 17,258 votes.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: No discussion between BN, other coalitions to form govt - Mohamed Khaled
There has been no discussion regarding BN working with any other coalition to form a government after the GE15, said UMNO vice-president, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Wed Nov 16 2022
BN manifesto is to help the people, realistic - Mahdzir
The pledges made in the BN manifesto for the GE15 is to help the people and is based on reality, said UMNO Vice President Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Mon Nov 14 2022
GE15: Ahmad Zahid reiterates stand on Ismail Sabri as PM candidate
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated today that UMNO vice president Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains BN's prime ministerial candidate for the GE15.
Thu Nov 10 2022
GE15: BN's days of fielding a 'songkok' and expecting easy wins are gone - Ismail Sabri
Times have changed where BN cannot simply now field any candidate in an election and expect an easy win, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Mon Oct 17 2022
GE15: Khaled Nordin leaves it to UMNO leadership to decide on candidates
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will leave it to the party leadership to decide on candidates to contest in the GE15.
Sat Oct 15 2022
No internal push for Bera MP's sacking from party leadership - Mahdzir
UMNO vice president Mahdzir Khalid today denied claims that there was internal pressure to sack Bera MP Ismail Sabri from the party's leadership.
Fri Aug 26 2022
BN confident of capturing Kedah in GE15 - Mahdzir Khalid
Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident that it can regain power in Kedah in GE15, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Sun Aug 21 2022
Ismail Sabri expresses gratitude for being nominated as PM candidate
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has thanked his party for nominating him as the Prime Minister candidate for the 15th General Election (GE15).
Fri Apr 15 2022
Matters related to GE15 to be discussed within UMNO first - Ismail Sabri
Matters related to the 15th General Election (GE15) will be discussed within UMNO first, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Thu Mar 17 2022
BN's new faces, women candidates can boost support - Mahdzir
Barisan Nasional's (BN) decision to field many new faces in the Johor state election is expected to pull in more votes for the coalition, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Ismail Sabri attends meeting with UMNO president, Johor UMNO political bureau
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also UMNO vice-president, attended a meeting with UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Johor UMNO Political Bureau today.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Khaled Nordin confirms not contesting in Johor polls
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today confirmed that he will not be contesting in the upcoming Johor state election.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Ismail Sabri prefers to be discreet on whether UMNO polls or GE15 should come first
Ismail Sabri, who is UMNO vice-president, said this issue of which election should come first had seen party members expressing various views.
Sat Dec 18 2021
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