PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks
The offending post was about a alleged casino project in Forest City which PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has since denied.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested all parties mentioned in recent report by a foreign news agency, to take necessary action against them.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies that the govt was in talks with local billionaires to open a casino in Forest City, Johor.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams
Initially, they were promised lucrative jobs at casinos and hotels with handsome salaries in US dollars, police said.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Casino chips theft: Five more suspects detected, 10 nabbed
Police tracked down the men including the mastermind in the RM4.6 million casino chips heist at Genting Highlands.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Chinese tourists flock to gambling hub Macau for Labour Day holiday
More than 200,000 visitors arrived in the former Portuguese city over the weekend, up from 60,000 a day recorded in previous days.
Mon May 01 2023
Japan approves Osaka as site of country's first casino
Casinos were previously illegal in Japan along with other private gambling, but a 2018 integrated resort (IR) law.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Malaysian woman among Cambodia casino fire's casualties
A 73-year-old Malaysian woman was among those who perished in a casino fire in Cambodia.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Death toll in Cambodia casino fire rises to 25, search operation continues
The death toll has risen to 25 after a massive fire engulfed a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Death toll rises to 19 in Cambodia hotel-casino fire
At least 19 people have died in a massive fire that engulfed a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, officials said late on Thursday.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Ten killed, 30 injured in hotel-casino fire in NW Cambodia
At least 10 people were killed and about 30 others were injured in an intense fire inside a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Macau's 6 casino operators get new licences, Malaysia's Genting out
Genting Malaysia had been considered a credible threat for a Macau licence due to its strong non-gaming track record and mass market appeal.
Mon Nov 28 2022
China to ease mainland residents' travel to gambling hub Macau
Macau remains largely closed to overseas visitors and maintains a seven-day hotel quarantine policy.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump who helped build his empire, dies at 73
Ivana Trump played a role in building up the Trump media image in the 1980s, when they were one of NY City's most prominent power couples.
Fri Jul 15 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