[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads
The government's endurance will be significantly tested by how it addresses the clemency issue.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the proposal has sparked controversy in the community, considering that prostitution is illegal in M'sia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials
No Japan release date has been announced for "Oppenheimer", which chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Thu Aug 03 2023
UK band The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy
It is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows, British band The 1975 said.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy
Van Dieken said he had used the AI tool Midjourney which can generate complex pictures on the basis of a prompt.
Sat Mar 18 2023
Govt approves RM40 mln allocation for TAR UMT, ending funding controversy
The government has approved an allocation of RM40 million to the TAR UMT, thereby ending the funding controversy.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy
Harry's "Spare" has garnered attention around the world with its disclosures about personal struggles and accusations about other royals.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Volleyball coach makes open apology
The volleyball coach who is involved in the controversy of slapping his players as viral on social media earlier has apologised openly for his action.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC
In a statement today, MACC said of the amount, RM92.5 billion involved government funds whereas RM437.5 billion was not from the government.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Ronaldo insists there is no controversy over substitution in South Korea loss
"What happened was that before my departure, [a] Korean player told me to leave quickly. I told him to shut up," says Ronaldo.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Proposed drugs-trafficking museum in El Chapo's hometown is causing controversy in Mexico
Although the project for a museum on drugs trafficking has not yet been approved, it has made its way to the Mexican parliament.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber returns from Seoul tournament amid hijab controversy
A statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Pakistan celebrity TV host and politician Aamir Liaquat dead at 49
Pakistan's top television host and politician Aamir Liaquat Hussain, who often courted controversy, died on Thursday at the age of 49 in Karachi city.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails
The controversy surrounding the BAM's two-year suspension of shuttlers Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei has been settled amicably as national interest prevailed.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Zii Jia-BAM Issue: Ahmad Faizal sees light at the end of the tunnel
Ahmad Faizal said all parties seemed committed to resolving the controversy in the interests of the nation.
Tue Jan 25 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024