Indonesia says detects first locally transmitted Omicron case
The first confirmed case was a man who visited a restaurant in Jakarta's central business district earlier this month.
Tue Dec 28 2021
DBKK's grand plans to transform Kota Kinabalu's transport infrastructure
The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is optimistic that Kota Kinabalu will become a livable city by 2022.
Tue Dec 27 2016
'Improve public transportation before hiking parking fees'
The public, especially people who lived in suburban areas, would have no excuses not to use public transportation to travel to the CBD if it was efficient and ample parking bays were provided.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Melbourne siege: Who, where and what happened
Chaos broke out in Melbourne's Central Business District yesterday afternoon when a man, armed with a meat cleaver, took a Malaysian restaurant under siege.
Wed Oct 28 2015
UEM Sunrise acquires office tower in Australia for RM161 million
The 16,000 square metre office tower is located at a strategic corner site of St Kilda Road, one of the main routes into the Melbourne Central Business District.
Mon Aug 03 2015
Why big business should defend Hong Kong's students
Hong Kong's business community need to to be as vocal towards violence against peaceful protestors as they are about threats to shutdown the central business district.
Tue Sep 30 2014
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