Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
The investigation centres around money raised from ticket sales to party events - some of which was then given directly to lawmakers.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Johor election: Barisan Nasional to launch manifesto on March 1 - Ahmad Maslan
Barisan Nasional (BN) will launch its manifesto for the Johor state election on March 1, UMNO secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Hong Kong halts batch of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines after defective packaging - SCMP
Several centres around the Asian financial hub were told to stop using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Sarawak election: Early voting process ends at 5pm
The early voting process for the 11th Sarawak state election ended with all the 79 voting centres around the state closing at 5pm today.
Tue May 03 2016
Johor, Malacca, Selangor flood victims moved to 16 relief centres
In Shah Alam, 625 flood victims are currently staying at nine relief centres around Selangor as of 9am.
Tue Dec 15 2015
East Coast floods: How you can help
A list of collection centres around Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Johor.
Sat Dec 27 2014
More than 450,000 candidates sit for PT3 written test today
A total of 453,413 candidates sat for the Form 3 PT3 Written Test held for the first time at 2,608 examination centres around the country.
Mon Oct 13 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024