Gov’t to adopt NDI concept as new basis for aid distribution
The Prime Minister said the NDI concept would reduce exclusion errors and be more equitable.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission
Ann Wright says, a concerted push could be made to achieve a lasting ceasefire, enabling the smooth planning of aid distribution to Gaza.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Government establishes special team to assess situation in Syria for aid distribution
The government has established a special team to get a real picture and make an assessment regarding the form of humanitarian aid needed in Syria.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Floods: Agong wants attention be given on disaster early warning system, aid distribution
Yang di-Pertuan Agong wanted the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) to pay attention to the disaster early warning system in preparation for floods.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Aid distribution to informal, micro entrepreneurs to be completed before raya - Noh
The government will complete the distribution of BBKM before Hari Raya to about 16,000 informal and micro-entrepreneurs across the country who have been affected by the flood disaster.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Floods: Delay in aid distribution due to eligibility verification process - PM
Ismail Sabri said he had instructed all parties to expedite the process so that it would not be as late as the previous floods.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Floods: PM to ensure all quarters do level best to smoothen aid distribution
Ismail Sabri today stressed that he would make sure that all the relevant agencies do their level best to smoothen the distribution of government aid following the recent massive floods.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Aid distribution: NGOs should avoid buying essential goods in flood affected areas
The purchase of essential goods in bulk in the flood-affected areas was also feared to give negative perceptions.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Indonesia minister turns himself in for COVID-19 aid graft
Indonesia's social affairs minister turned himself in to anti-corruption authorities Sunday to face charges of taking bribes related to the government's COVID-19 aid distribution.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Activist proposes setting up of panel to monitor aid distribution for Sabah
Datuk Patrick Sindu proposed that a Parliament-level committee be set up to monitor aid distribution and allocations to ensure efforts to rehabilitate COVID-19-hit Sabah are effective.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Govt will ensure standardised information on aid distribution - Mustapa
The government will ensure that information pertaining to the distribution of aid to the poor will be standardised in a more organised manner to prevent any duplication of assistance.
Sun Sep 13 2020
JKM utilises various sources of feedback for food aid distribution
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) utilises various sources of complaint and reference to manage its food aid distribution during MCO.
Sun Apr 12 2020
Tok Pa lauds agencies services for flood affectees
Flood aid distributions at flood-affected areas in Kelantan have been systematic and satisfying.
Mon Jan 02 2017
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