![Blue notice issued against American couple over murder of Dutch model Ivana Smit Blue notice issued against American couple over murder of Dutch model Ivana Smit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81728893460_tbIvanaEstherRober.jpg)
Blue notice issued against American couple over murder of Dutch model Ivana Smit
This was the second notice against the couple, as the first one was issued on Nov 18, 2020.
Mon Oct 14 2024
![Gov’t proposes mediation in lawsuit by mother of late Dutch model Gov’t proposes mediation in lawsuit by mother of late Dutch model](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670397203_IvanaEstherRobert.jpg)
Gov’t proposes mediation in lawsuit by mother of late Dutch model
The mediation would be conducted at the Mediation Centre from Sept 23 to 27.
Wed Aug 28 2024
![Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14 Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670397203_IvanaEstherRobert.jpg)
Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14
Christina Verstappen is suing the police, Home Minister and Malaysian government for negligence in investigating her daughter's death.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Suit by Dutch model Ivana Smit's mother to go for full trial Suit by Dutch model Ivana Smit's mother to go for full trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667557264_ivanasmit.jpg)
Suit by Dutch model Ivana Smit's mother to go for full trial
Roz Mawar said this was not a case where it can be clearly determined summarily that the plaintiff's claim was unsustainable.
Wed Dec 07 2022
!['It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in 'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736899021_warrant.jpg)
'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in
Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737106177_TBJAPANESEWOMAN.jpg)
Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth
Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737111582_asean.jpg)
ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting
ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737105069_NajibRazak.jpg)
Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort
Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737098176_TBMALAYSIAUK.jpg)
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy 448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737097439_NancyShukri.jpg)
448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71727176678_tbTikToklogo.jpg)
TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![China's population falls for a third consecutive year China's population falls for a third consecutive year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737095484_China.jpg)
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737088151_ItamarBenGvir.jpg)
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end' US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718104419_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025