More rural community centres in the pipeline
The government intends to set up more Rural Community Centres (PKD) nationwide to provide opportunities and space for exposure to the rural community on technology.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Annuar: 14 internet community centres in Johor to be upgraded to PEDi this year
A total of 14 community internet centres (PID) in Johor will be upgraded to Keluarga Malaysia Digital Economy Centres (PEDi) this year.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Retiree sets up community centre to help generate income for villagers
Among the skills courses offered at the centre are batik printing, painting, cooking and sewing, Rosnah said.
Sat Jan 22 2022
COVID: KPLB targets 30 PCT of rural communities to register for vaccination at PKD
The KPLB is targeting 30 per cent of the 7.7 million rural citizens nationwide to register for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme through 191 PKDs by the end of next month.
Sat May 29 2021
COVID-19: Felda settlers receive essential goods worth RM6.7 million
Muhammad Fadzil Hasan said the contribution benefited 28,000 Felda settlers, who each received RM40 worth of essential goods.
Sun May 03 2020
Trump issues first public condemnation of anti-Semitic incidents
Several of the centres were evacuated for a time on Monday after receiving the threats, and another centre was evacuated on Tuesday morning in San Diego, California.
Tue Feb 21 2017
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