Seven dams identified as high risk, could disrupt water supply to LRAs - SPAN
The seven dams are Pedu and Muda in Kedah; Durian Tunggal, Asahan and Jus in Melaka; Mengkuang in Penang and Linggui in Johor.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Firemen rescue 60 visitors stranded at waterfall in Melaka
The Jasin Fire and Rescue Department has rescued 60 visitors to the Lama Tiga Budaya waterfall in Asahan after they were trapped by a water surge following heavy rain today.
Mon May 16 2022
Water surge incident caused floods in Hulu Langat - S'gor MB
Amirudin said the surge also carried piles of rubbish and timber up till Batu 14, Sungai Lui and its surrounding areas.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Unofficial: Idris Haron loses to BN candidate in Asahan
As at 8.48pm, Idris polled 2,330 votes, trailing Fairul garnered 4,801 votes.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Melaka election: Who will win the hot seats?
Three hot seats, Tanjung Bidara, Asahan and Telok Mas have been seeing intense campaigns by heavyweight candidates from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Thu Nov 18 2021
Former Melaka Exco, Abdul Ghafar dies
Former Asahan state assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Ghafar Atan has passed away in Melaka Hospital at about 1.04 pm today.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Assemblyman to care for the people from birth to grave - Asahan candidate
The Barisan Nasional candidate for Asahan in the Melaka state election, Fairul Nizam Roslan akin an assemblyman's role to taking care of the people from birth to grave.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Melaka polls: Idris' return to Asahan met by six-cornered fight
Former Melaka chief minister, Datuk Seri Idris Haron, returns to his roots to contest the Asahan state seat under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) ticket in the Melaka state election on Nov 20.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Melaka polls: 112 candidates contesting, six-cornered fights in three seats
A total of 112 candidates are qualified to contest in the Melaka state election, which will also see six-cornered fights in three seats, namely Asahan, Duyong and Gadek.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Melaka polls: Six-cornered fight in Asahan
There will be a six-cornered fight for the Asahan seat involving Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and three independent candidates in the Melaka election on Nov 20.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Melaka assembly approves motion to establish award, medals
The motion was proposed by Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali (BN-Lendu) and seconded by Datuk Seri Abdul Ghafar Atan (BN-Asahan).
Wed Jul 22 2020
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024