The challenges of journalism in Malaysia
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee laments and ponders on the state of journalism in the country.
Thu May 05 2016
Taxi drivers, your fight isn't with Uber
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee would like to remind taxi drivers who their fight with really is.
Thu Apr 28 2016
Why the need to announce faith conversions in the media?
Zan Azlee asks, should matters of personal faith be shouted out over the rooftops?
Thu Apr 21 2016
What's the actual worth of a signature?
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels that when you sign your name down on something, you're placing your reputation and responsibility at stake.
Thu Apr 14 2016
How do we deal with holier than thou religious authorities?
At the risk of sounding petty, Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels that the religious authority is acting too holier than thou for its own good.
Thu Apr 07 2016
Is the Malaysian Syariah Index perceived as credible?
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee wonders how the recent Malaysian Syariah Index results is perceived.
Thu Mar 31 2016
Open migration should be a basic human right
So many immigrants and refugees have proved to be assets to their host countries. So Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee is pushing for open migration in the world.
Thu Mar 24 2016
A cry for journalism in Malaysia
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee voices concern over the survival of journalism in Malaysia.
Thu Mar 17 2016
Women can kick butt in movies too!
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee likes the fact that there are more strong and independent female characters in movies today.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Banning online news sites is pointless
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels that it is useless to ban online news sites because alternative access is so easy.
Thu Mar 03 2016
Bring our professors back!
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels that wisdom is like fine wine, it gets better with age.
Thu Feb 25 2016
The world needs free and open borders
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee believes that open migration around the world is a basic human right.
Wed Feb 17 2016
Does the personal life of a politician influence his ability to govern?
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee wonders if we can actually separate the personal from the political for politicians and state leaders.
Thu Feb 11 2016
Blasphemy is man-made, so question away
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee feels open discourse is the way to improve society's understanding of religion.
Wed Feb 03 2016
Seriously now, who really understands the TPPA?
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee attends the #BantahTPPA rally to see how much people really understand about the TPPA.
Thu Jan 28 2016
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