![Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734062281_WorldCup.jpg)
Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says
Plenty of fun can be had without alcohol, says Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the host country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![Pinkfish concert: Victims believed to have bought ecstasy pills at venue - Cops Pinkfish concert: Victims believed to have bought ecstasy pills at venue - Cops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81735895684_HusseinOmarKhans.jpg)
Pinkfish concert: Victims believed to have bought ecstasy pills at venue - Cops
According to police, the victims who took ecstasy pills also drank alcohol during the concert, creating a deadly cocktail.
Fri Jan 03 2025
![Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61735208942_tbJabatanKastamJK.jpg)
Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) successfully dismantled smuggling activities involving cigarettes and alcohol worth over RM1.6 million.
Fri Dec 27 2024
![New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732501802_Australianpassedawa.jpg)
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024
![BTS member Suga fined $11,500 for drunk driving on e-scooter BTS member Suga fined $11,500 for drunk driving on e-scooter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61727761763_tbSuga.jpg)
BTS member Suga fined $11,500 for drunk driving on e-scooter
According to Big Hit Music, Suga failed a breath test to measure his blood alcohol level conducted by police.
Tue Oct 01 2024
![BTS’ Suga questioned for allegedly riding electric scooter under influence BTS’ Suga questioned for allegedly riding electric scooter under influence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691481031_BTSSuga.jpg)
BTS’ Suga questioned for allegedly riding electric scooter under influence
The 31-year-old was found lying on the ground alone after falling off his electric scooter under the influence of alcohol on the street.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710742653_HannahYeoh.jpg)
No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah
KBS will not approve allocations if tobacco, e-cigarette or alcohol companies are involved, following amendments to the Safe Sport Code.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718791281_wineandbeershop.jpg)
At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor
Police arrested four people over sale of illicit liquor and seized 200 litres of the methanol-mixed alcoholic drink, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713510828_publichealthWEF.jpg)
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
![Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622543458_Alcohol.jpg)
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Customers have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry and respect monthly quotas with their purchases.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665391185_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674542824_SerembanTidurSel.jpg)
Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house
The suspect was believed to have fallen asleep after consuming alcoholic drinks belonging to the complainant.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![Multi-agency task force set up to curb cigarette, alcohol smuggling - Tengku Zafrul Multi-agency task force set up to curb cigarette, alcohol smuggling - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607780561_ATM.jpg)
Multi-agency task force set up to curb cigarette, alcohol smuggling - Tengku Zafrul
The task force would go down hard on cigarette and alcohol smuggling activities by enforcing tight control at entry points.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Toll rises to 38 in Indian spurious liquor incident Toll rises to 38 in Indian spurious liquor incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658904178_INDIA.jpg)
Toll rises to 38 in Indian spurious liquor incident
They had consumed methyl alcohol which was almost undiluted, believing it to be liquor, a police official said.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739340361_TBCYNTHIA.jpg)
Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739271639_robotaxi.jpg)
Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685685308_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies
AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant? Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739421740_CyberThreat.jpg)
Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?
Today, children in the digital age can interact with anyone online, exposing them to various security risks.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt? What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
The US has run budget deficits every year since 2001, spending more than it collects and steadily increasing its debt.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739533232_ElonMusk.jpg)
Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems
The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans
Sat Feb 15 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council [COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025
![PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739523348_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.
Fri Feb 14 2025