![Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670902189_CHILE.jpg)
Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents
Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 9,900 acres of woodlands.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Transition to endemic phase, public advised not to be complacent Transition to endemic phase, public advised not to be complacent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648650490_TBKJ.jpg)
Transition to endemic phase, public advised not to be complacent
Khairy reminds the public to still wear the face mask and practice TRIIS to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Mar 31 2022
![Act 342 mendments: Up to RM1 mln compound to errant companies - Khairy Act 342 mendments: Up to RM1 mln compound to errant companies - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639355397_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Act 342 mendments: Up to RM1 mln compound to errant companies - Khairy
Companies, factories and government agencies violating the SOP set to control the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak can be compounded up to RM1 million following amendments to Act 342
Mon Dec 13 2021
![MKN urged to channel detailed information on COVID-19 via SMS MKN urged to channel detailed information on COVID-19 via SMS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617354748_HannahYeoh.jpg)
MKN urged to channel detailed information on COVID-19 via SMS
MKN has been urged to channel more up-to-date and detailed information through the SMS platform in educating the people to control the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jul 28 2021
![PIKAS capable of controlling spread of COVID-19 in manufacturing sector - Muhyiddin PIKAS capable of controlling spread of COVID-19 in manufacturing sector - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623805815_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PIKAS capable of controlling spread of COVID-19 in manufacturing sector - Muhyiddin
PIKAS is expected to be able to control the spread of COVID-19 in the manufacturing sector, hence smoothen the implementation of the National Recovery Plan.
Wed Jun 16 2021
![Emergency Ordinance to ensure better compliance by providers of workers accommodation - Saravanan Emergency Ordinance to ensure better compliance by providers of workers accommodation - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613647587_pcmenteri.jpg)
Emergency Ordinance to ensure better compliance by providers of workers accommodation - Saravanan
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.Sravanan said the new law was gazetted yesterday (Feb 17) to control the spread of COVID- 19.
Thu Feb 18 2021
![KKM wants travel controls tightened if COVID-19 cases continue to rise KKM wants travel controls tightened if COVID-19 cases continue to rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71585563692_Sekatanjalanraya.jpg)
KKM wants travel controls tightened if COVID-19 cases continue to rise
The government is also studying and evaluating the actions that need to be taken immediately to control the spread of COVID-19.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![COVID-19: Sabah tightens SOP as cases increase COVID-19: Sabah tightens SOP as cases increase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594719998_SHAFIEAPDAL.jpg)
COVID-19: Sabah tightens SOP as cases increase
Sabah has decided to tighten standard operating procedures under the Recovery Movement Control Order to control the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Aug 06 2020
![COVID-19: Health DG pays tribute to frontliners, urges Malaysians to keep up the fight COVID-19: Health DG pays tribute to frontliners, urges Malaysians to keep up the fight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71588071849_Drnoorhisham.jpg)
COVID-19: Health DG pays tribute to frontliners, urges Malaysians to keep up the fight
The war against COVID-19 is not over yet, as next week will witness the country fighting in a new battlefield with new strategies in place.
Sat May 02 2020
![Malaysians stranded in Turkey, Montenegro to return tomorrow Malaysians stranded in Turkey, Montenegro to return tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585142372_TBKTM.jpg)
Malaysians stranded in Turkey, Montenegro to return tomorrow
They comprise tourists or short-term visitors and other Malaysians affected by restrictions imposed by the Turkish authorities to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
Thu Apr 16 2020
![King Salman imposes curfew across Saudi Arabia to contain COVID-19 King Salman imposes curfew across Saudi Arabia to contain COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584934761_RajaSalman.jpg)
King Salman imposes curfew across Saudi Arabia to contain COVID-19
King Salman on Sunday issued an order imposing a curfew across Saudi Arabia from Monday evening to control the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
Mon Mar 23 2020
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025