Police open investigation paper on case involving Amar Singh
Police have opened an investigation paper on allegations that a senior police officer had brought his girlfriend along during a 1MDB-related raid at a residence of Najib Razak in May 2018.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Please maintain our mask mandate
We must learn from other countries that have removed most restrictions, especially the mask mandate.
Mon Apr 25 2022
All children have the right to education
According to a statement signed by 105 organisations and individuals today, denying children of education was effectively imprisoning them.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Ramping up vaccination operation surge capacity for Sabah too, please!
The new federal administration could introduce Operation Surge Capacity in Sabah, encouraging more Sabahans to be vaccinated soonest.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Very risky to reopen schools in September
Premature school reopening gambles our children's life, health, and future functional capacity.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Breakthrough infections threaten NRP indicators and the fully-vaxxed
Breakthrough cases and high infectivity rate of variants could make vaccination targets to be underestimated.
Wed Aug 11 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Lawyer lodges report over 1MDB, Goldman claims, Myanmar frees 600 protesters held for anti-coup protests
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Wed Mar 24 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine vital for persons with disabilities - Paediatrician
Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS said currently there are no restrictions for this group to get COVID-19 vaccine unless their immune system is compromised.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Malaysia not ready to lift MCO
Malaysia is not ready to lift the Movement Control Order (MCO), implemented to contain the spread of COVID-19, in the near future.
Sun Apr 26 2020
500 children drown each year - Perak research head
About 500 children drown each year, making it the second highest cause of death among children aged between one and 18 in the country.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Explosion at MRT construction site caused by old bomb - police
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Amar Singh Ishar Singh confirmed the matter when contacted.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Diving coach detained over alleged rape of national diver
A national diving coach was arrested for the alleged rape of a diver from the National back up squad at the Bukit Jalil Sports Complex, here on Sept 26.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Tahfiz tragedy: 'What has happened to our children?' - Lee Lam Thye
Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) senior vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the failure of the family institution is the main cause behind the notorious crime act of the teen arsonists.
Sun Sep 17 2017
Tahfiz tragedy: Seven facts in connection to teens' arrests
The following are seven simple facts from the media conference by Kuala Lumpur Chief Police, Datuk Amar Singh Ishar Singh in connection with the fire tragedy at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah.
Sun Sep 17 2017
Mocking remarks motive behind tahfiz tragedy
Early police investigation revealed that the fire tragedy at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah, which claimed the lives of 23 students and teachers, was carried out with malicious intent.
Sat Sep 16 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