Cambodian prime minister arrives for one-day visit to Malaysia
This is Hun Manet's maiden visit to Malaysia since appointed to the post in August 2023 to replace his father Hun Sen.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says he will step down in 3 weeks and his son will succeed him
Hun Sen said will hand the position to his oldest son, who won his first seat in parliament in Sundays election.
Wed Jul 26 2023
US pauses some aid, imposes visa bans after 'neither free nor fair' Cambodia election
Ahead of the elections, Cambodian authorities engaged in threats and harassment against political opposition, media and civil society.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Cambodia PM's party claims landslide election win ahead of historic transition
Cambodian People's Party was leading in ballot counting late on Sunday, with a turnout of 84 pct, with 8.1 million people voting.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Facebook and Hun Sen: Cambodia election tests content moderation
Ahead of elections, Cambodian PM Hun Sen said he had stopped using Facebook, and would instead use messaging app Telegram.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Cambodia poll body disqualifies sole opposition party from July election
Candlelight's disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) looks set to run virtually unopposed.
Mon May 15 2023
Anwar thanks Cambodian PM for help in bringing back M'sian victims of job scam
Anwar described Hun Sen's leadership as 'outstanding' in giving full support and collaboration in resolving the job scam issue.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Anwar arrives in Phnom Penh, official visit to strengthen ties
There will be the signing of MoU on the Recruitment, Employment and Repatriation of Cambodian workers in the domestic sector as well.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Cambodian opposition figure Kem Sokha sentenced to 27 years for treason
Kem Sokha will be in detention under house arrest and would be barred from running for political office or voting in elections.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Viruses in Cambodian bird flu cases identified as endemic clade
The cases reported has caused record numbers of deaths among wild birds and domestic poultry in recent months.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Cambodian PM to give luxury watches as ASEAN Summit souvenirs
These watches have been prepared and assembled by pure Cambodian technicians, Hun Sen said.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Malaysia brings home 15 victims of Cambodian cybercrime racket
Malaysia said it had received 301 reports of people trapped by the job scam networks in Cambodia, as well as in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
People who have fled such compounds in recent months have reported being detained against their will under brutal conditions.
Wed Sep 21 2022
'Good offer', lack of awareness reasons M'sian victims fall for Cambodian job scams
Job offers with high salaries in addition to lack of awareness are among the causes of hundreds of Malaysians being entangled with job scam syndicates in Cambodia.
Tue Sep 13 2022
MoU on Cambodian domestic helpers expected to be signed in September - Saravanan
Malaysia is expected to sign a MoU regarding the recruitment of Cambodian domestic helpers in early September.
Thu Aug 04 2022
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