Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers
Japan's storied "ama" prayed for an abundant catch in a ceremony held by these female free divers for decades.
Sun Jul 28 2024
Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM
Malaysia and Singapore discuss the possibility of establishing a program involving an assistance scheme for volunteers to teach English.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russian forces for free
Dozens of Ukrainian men volunteers, mostly over 60 years old who are considered too old to be drafted but still want to fight.
Sat May 04 2024
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia
Thousands of toads hunker down during the bitter Russian winter months in the swampy pine forests outside St Petersburg.
Sun Apr 21 2024
How Imran Khan is campaigning from jail in Pakistan: AI and covert canvassing
The PTI is deploying two-pronged campaign strategy of secretive campaigning by female teacher volunteers and generative AI technology.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Clean Thaipusam's crusade for a litter-free, zero-waste celebration
Volunteers segregate fruits left by devotees, turning waste into a beneficial resource for animals
Thu Jan 25 2024
Media practitioners allowed to be APM volunteers - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said short-term courses will be provided for journalists (to join APM as volunteers).
Thu Jan 25 2024
JBPM orders 24,283 officers, personnel, volunteers to be ready for floods
24,283 officers, personnel and volunteers to be prepared to face the possibility of flood during the Northeast Monsoon season this year.
Tue Oct 24 2023
First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial
In human challenge trials, researchers intentionally expose healthy volunteers to a pathogen to test a vaccine or treatment.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Fake volunteers hope to disrupt Paris Olympics
Paris organisers said they would take the time to ensure the "sincerity" of candidates and that volunteers would have a background check.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste
In the first three weeks of the fasting month, GEMA collected 20 tonnes of leftover food from Ramadan bazaars for the low-income households.
Thu Apr 20 2023
NASA unveils 'Mars' habitat for year-long experiments on Earth
Volunteers will live for a year at a time to test what life will be like on future missions to Earth's neighbor.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Floodwater level in Batu Pahat rises, public urged to be vigilant
Police are urging the public, especially volunteers of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to be vigilant following a rise in floodwater level in this district.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Landslide: No volunteers allowed to participate in SAR efforts - JBPM
The Selangor JBPM) has denied an allegation that it has permitted the public or volunteers to participate in the SAR efforts of the landslide incident at Gohtong Jaya.
Mon Dec 19 2022
NGO, volunteers wishing to help during floods urged to register
Wan Rosdy said their registration would facilitate PKOB and other authorities to coordinate relief efforts.
Thu Oct 13 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024