Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo courts largest party for coalition, meets candidates for govt posts
Indonesia's incoming president Prabowo Subianto met candidates for senior government posts, aiming to bring more parties into his coalition.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Sinkhole incident: Full investigation results in final stages of review - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the reports will be first presented to Cabinet before any decision is made on whether to disclose them to the public.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Cabinet approves guidelines for Data Centre Planning - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the guidelines are designed to standardise and streamline the application and planning approval process for stakeholders.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Cabinet approval needed for ending subsidies for affluent students - Zambry
We will proceed with the discontinuation (of subsidies) once a Cabinet decision is made, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again
It remains to be seen how many female candidates the LDP will field in a snap election due on Oct. 27.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet
Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election
That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.
Mon Sep 30 2024
MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem
The resolutions will be presented to the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: Halal cert report to be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday
A report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearly complete and will be presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday, says Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
Mon Sep 16 2024
AWANI Tonight: 16 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday
2. Govt to form special committee to probe GISB scandal
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday
2. Govt to form special committee to probe GISB scandal
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Sep 16 2024
Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet this Wednesday - Mohd Na'im
Datuk Dr. Mohd Na'im stated that a draft proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all food premises has been prepared.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Elon Musk says willing to serve in US gov't if offered
Donald Trump said he was open to consider Elon Musk for a Cabinet position or adviser if elected US president in November.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment
Srettha's removal after less than a year in power means parliament must convene to choose a new premier.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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