Former Agriculture Minister Abdul Manan Othman dies
His eldest son, Nadzrin, 53, said his father was admitted to the hospital on Monday after falling unconscious.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement
Several quarters in UMNO say the Agriculture minister was speaking from experience through his previous portfolio as the Domestic Trade minister.
Tue Feb 03 2015
Boycott issue: Ismail Sabri prepared to cooperate with cops
The Agriculture minister says he will give his statement to the police once they contact him.
Tue Feb 03 2015
MCA: Ismail Sabri's racial rhetoric uncalled for
Party president Liow Tiong Lai says MCA ministers will raise the issue surrounding the Agriculture minister's statement at the Cabinet meeting.
Tue Feb 03 2015
New regulations for pig farm owners to curb JE
We want to have a safe 'buffer zone' between pig farms and residential areas, agriculture minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says.
Sun Jul 13 2014
JE: No need to destroy pig farms, says minister
Tests on 181 blood samples collected from 20 pig farms were found to be negative of the virus, Agriculture Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says.
Mon Jul 07 2014
Effendi Norwawi and Mahmud Abu Bekir for Balingian?
Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir and former agriculture minister Datuk Seri Mohd Effendi Norwawi as the main contenders for the seat are seen as the main contenders for the Balingian seat.
Mon Feb 10 2014
Ghana reduces rice imports 30%, raises local output
Ghana has been able to cut rice imports by 30 per cent and increase local production of cereals by 59 per cent, says Food and Agriculture Minister Kwesi Ahwoi.
Tue Oct 30 2012
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