Act 852 to be enforced prudently - Dzulkefly
Immediate enforcement starts today on banning the sale of smoking products in the form of games to curb their availability.
Tue Oct 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Minister is right in banning “Gay is OK!”
Allowing for homosexuality to be promoted will eventually result in open challenge to the constitutional and legal order of the country.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday that withdraws Moscow's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Russia is one of the biggest marine product suppliers to China and is seeking to increase its market share.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden
Biden in May rolled out a new policy to deter illegal crossings, including deporting migrants and banning re-entry for five years.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Indonesia, Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU over palm oil - FT
Fadillah Yusof said EU's recently adopted law banning the import of products from land cleared of forests was "punitive and unfair".
Thu Jun 01 2023
Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones
Various Western countries including Britain, the United States and several other European Union member states have already barred TikTok over security concerns.
Wed May 10 2023
Supporters of Pakistan ex-PM Khan plan march to capital to protest arrest
Authorities in three of Pakistan's four provinces have imposed an emergency order banning all gatherings after Khan's supporters clashed with police.
Wed May 10 2023
Google's removal policy applies universally in world, including South Korea
Google's own platform policies apply globally, banning hate speech, sexually explicit content, threats and others.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Asian palm oil buyers seek stable export policies from producers
Indonesia, the world's biggest exporter of palm oil, last year surprised buyers by banning palm oil exports.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Wisconsin to ban TikTok on state devices - Governor
The Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers will issue an executive order next week banning TikTok from state government-issued electronic devices.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Malaysia urges Afghanistan to reconsider decision on banning women from universities
Malaysia hopes that Afghanistan would rethink its decision on banning women from universities as it is detrimental to the educational development of Muslims.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Appellate Court's verdict on smoking ban appeal fixed for Nov 23
The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 23 to give its verdict on the appeal by seven individuals who are seeking to quash the Health Ministry's decision to ban smoking in all eateries.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Olympics: IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events
The IOC said the executive board made the decision "in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions".
Tue Mar 01 2022
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