Targeted subsidies: Is the middle class ready?
Targeted subsidies in the country may be a benefit to the lower income group. But what about the middle class?
Mon Oct 27 2014
Oh my MUET!
Zan Azlee thinks the increase in the MUET qualifying band to enter university should be taken as a starting point to find a more holistic solution to improve Malaysians' English proficiency.
Thu Oct 16 2014
A Budget For The People
Budget 2015 continued to be business and investor-friendly as well as inclusive.
Sun Oct 12 2014
People Budget-themed for Budget 2015
10 Oktober 2014, Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak membentangkan Bajet 2015 di Perlimen.
Fri Oct 10 2014
SPAD satisfied with Budget 2015
Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) satisfied with Budget 2015 that recently announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Oct 10 2014
Pre-Budget 2015: Boosting tourism and service industries
The 3rd installation of 'Pra Bajet 2015' discusses the Tourism and Service sectors; both faced with uncertainties since recent tragedies hit Malaysia this year.
Mon Sep 15 2014
Pre-Budget 2015: What the agro-based industries need
The sustainability of the local agro industries was the main focus for the second episode of the Pra Bajet 2015 discussion aired on Channel 501 on Sept 7.
Tue Sep 09 2014
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