JPJ upgrades MyJPJ app following high demand for special transition programme
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is upgrading the MyJPJ application following the implementation of the Special Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) Transition Programme from Class B2/B1 to Class B (hig
Tue Oct 01 2024
Beyond the three highs: The silent threat of obesity in Malaysia
Nearly 20 per cent of Malaysians classified as obese, according to The World Obesity Atlas.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
Many of Gaza's schools are turning into emergency shelters housing thousands of displaced families.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Striking Indian doctors want demands met before returning to work
Hundreds of doctors are demanding better security at hospitals and justice for the woman, found dead in a classroom.
Tue Sep 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Partnership of learning: Revolutionizing teacher education through immersive learning experience at UUM
To develop teachers who are adaptable, innovative, and ready to navigate the complexities of modern education, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application is essential.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Gaza teacher offers ray of hope with classroom in rubble
Israa Abu Mustafa refuses to let death and destruction deprive traumatised children of an education.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president
Tim Walz has pushed a progressive agenda that includes free school meals, goals for tackling climate change, tax cuts for the middle class.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Special program to transit from B1, B2 LMM to B from Oct 1 - Loke
Anthony Loke Siew Fook said to join the transition program, one must hold an active B1 or B2 class LMM for at least 10 consecutive years.
Fri Aug 02 2024
MCMC to hold public consultation on new regulatory framework for social media service providers
Proposed requirements include having robust measures on user data protection, addressing online harm and enhancing content moderation.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Is Joe Biden experiencing cognitive decline? Here’s why we shouldn’t speculate
Many people, including medical experts, have speculated that President Joe Biden is showing classic features of neurodegeneration.
Sun Jul 21 2024
Trump running mate JD Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' workers
JD Vance presented himself as the son of a neglected industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.
Thu Jul 18 2024
India's middle-class growth fuels Malaysia's palm oil exports - Johari
Malaysia said India's consumption of oils and fats was about 27.2 million tonnes in 2023 with palm oil comprising 36 pct.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Government considering introducing specific provision on cyberbullying in Penal Code
The proposed amendment will define the term cyberbullying and classify it as a specific offence in Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Awal Muharram: Additional ETS train tickets to go on sale from tomorrow - KTMB
A total of 2,520 tickets will be added, including business class coaches, for the Padang Besar-KL Sentral route and vice versa.
Thu Jun 27 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
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