MATRADE helps 13,813 companies penetrate global market
MATRADE's initiatives in helping local businesses enter the global market include holding a Mid-Tier Companies Development Programme.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Les' Copaque Production receives Diamond Play Button from YouTube
Homegrown animation studio Les' Copaque Production's YouTube channel has been awarded the Diamond Play Button by the US-based online video-sharing platform after reaching 10 million subscribers.
Fri Jun 12 2020
Why Doraemon?
The 'imported cartoons' like Doraemon and Hagemaru can't even be made an ambassador and corroborated to promote the country even they are cute and laughable.
Thu Apr 25 2019
Les' Copaque's Burhanuddin Radzi: The 'Imagineering' Vision Of Malaysia's Disney-Wannabe
Creator of the popular animation Upin & Ipin franchise Burhanuddin Radzi wants to inspire local animation studios to dream big and make Malaysia proud.
Mon Mar 25 2019
No stopping for newly-circumcised boy to meet Upin & Ipin
A deep obsession for Upin & Ipin animated characters did not stop a newly circumcised boy from braving through the crowd at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism (MAHA 16) Intern
Wed Dec 07 2016
MCMC to probe lewd 'Upin and Ipin' pictures
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is tracking down the parties responsible for modifying and uploading the content.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Upin and Ipin's Kak Ros character exploited, police to investigate
Seven pieces of the character's caricatures, which were uploaded in a graphic design sharing website, had been digitally redrawn inappropriately.
Fri Sep 02 2016
What can Andy's mum teach the Malaysian animation industry?
Can Malaysia's animation film industry generate a conspiracy theory as cool as Pixar's?
Fri Feb 28 2014
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