Jamal, seven other men held over smashing of beer bottles
They were detained at about 1.45 am in Sekinchan, Sabak Bernam, Selangor Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Fadzil Ahmat said in a statement.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Drink if you want but no need for fests, NS MB advises non-Muslims
He said such festivals did not set a good example to the younger generation.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Home Ministry leaving it to police to stop beer fest
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he has given strict orders to the police to stop the event from happening end of this month.
Tue Sep 26 2017
DBKL stands firm on decision to ban beer festival - Tengku Adnan
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) stands firm on its decision to ban the Better Beer Festival despite the assurance given by the organiser that security measures will be put in place.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Militants planning to sabotage Better Beer Festival - IGP
Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun says there was information that militants planned to sabotage the festival.
Thu Sep 21 2017
Tengku Adnan clarifies on beer festival
The Federal Territories Minister says DBKL denied approval for the festival due to security reasons.
Thu Sep 21 2017
PAS challenge to Pakatan Harapan parties over beer fest
Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said their remaining silent would indicate that they were in cahoots with DAP which he claimed had defended the organisation of the event.
Wed Sep 13 2017
'My presence at Oktoberfest did not insult anybody' - Teresa Kok
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said her presence in the Oktoberfest beer festival last night did not insult the sensitivity of any religion.
Sun Oct 12 2014
Beer fest has never been approved - State Exco
Selangor state executive councillor, Zaidy Abdul Talib said the state government had never approved the organisation of the beer festival "Oktoberfest" in the state.
Tue Oct 07 2014
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024