COVID variants BA.5.2 detected in Malaysia since March 16, BF.2 since Aug 21 last year
The first case detected on Aug 21 was of local infection, while the second on Sept 6 was a case of imported infection from Turkiye.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Govt's Keluarga Malaysia approach paved way for nation's recovery - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said today that the government he led since Aug 21 last year had always sought togetherness and solidarity, and not differences and disunity.
Mon Oct 10 2022
PM Ismail Sabri to make official visit to Brunei beginning tomorrow
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will undertake his first official visit to Bandar Seri Begawan from Feb 14-15, since assuming office on Aug 21 last year.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Ismail Sabri to make first official visit to Indonesia as PM
Ismail Sabri will pay a three-day official visit to Indonesia starting Tuesday - his first visit to the neighbouring country since taking the oath of office as the ninth Prime Minister on Aug 21.
Mon Nov 08 2021
PM begins working visit to Sarawak
This is Ismail Sabri's first visit to Sarawak after being appointed the prime minister on Aug 21.
Sat Oct 23 2021
PM begins Johor working visit with audience with Sultan
This is Ismail Sabri's first visit to Johor after being appointed as the prime minister on Aug 21.
Sat Sep 25 2021
88 traffic diversions around KL City Centre on Aug 21 - Police
Sarifudin said the move was taken following information that certain parties were planning to hold rallies in the city centre today.
Sat Aug 21 2021
EMCO at seven localities in three states from Saturday
The EMCO will be enforced at four localities in Sabah, two in Kelantan and one in Pahang from Saturday (Aug 21) until Sept 3, said MKN director-general Datuk Rodzi Md Saad.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Stern action to be taken against rally participants - IGP
Stern action will be taken against any individual who participates in the #Lawan rally on Aug 21, said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.
Sat Aug 07 2021
EMCO in 17 localities in three states from Aug 8 - Hishammuddin
Ten localities in Perak, four in Pahang and three in Sabah will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from Sunday (Aug 8) until Aug 21.
Fri Aug 06 2021
High Court sets Aug 21 to rule over Sabah State Assembly dissolution matter
The High Court is to rule on Aug 21 whether the decision of the Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly on July 30 is justiciable.
Mon Aug 17 2020
BAM wants shuttlers to win world title in Glasgow
BAM wants the national squad athletes to become world champions at the BWF World Badminton Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, which will be held from Aug 21 to 27.
Wed Aug 09 2017
M'sian 'transiting' at Changi Airport for 18 days gets two weeks jail
Raejali Buntut who overslept at a Changi Airport lounge and missed his AirAsia flight back to Kuala Lumpur had decided to stay in the departure transit area on Aug 21.
Sat Sep 17 2016
Rio 2016: Safety of athletes is priority - OCM
OCM secretary general Datuk Low Beng Choo said athletes and officials who had done away with their events would leave for home and not wait until the closing ceremony on Aug 21.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Genting Highlands crash: Govt will disclose full report - Hishammuddin
The acting Transport Minister says the report of the Aug 21 bus crash which claimed 37 lives will definitely be fully disclosed to the public.
Sun Nov 17 2013
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