PM announces substantial Budget 2025 hastening Malaysia to become Asian economic powerhouse
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it would create jobs and also tackle financial leakages to enhance public spending efficiency.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Countless numbers could die in Sudan without immediate action, UN official says
Nearly 18 months have created a major internal displacement crisis, leaving over 25 million people in desperate need of food and healthcare.
Fri Oct 11 2024
PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking
Google's investment is expected to generate over US$3.2 billion in economic impact and create 26,500 jobs by 2030.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments
Kamala Harris has delivered a handful of policy-focused speeches but US voters will be watching closely for more details.
Fri Sep 06 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Approved investments from Jan-June 2024 up 18 pct to RM160 bln - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these investments involved nearly 3,000 new projects that will create over 79,000 job opportunities.
Tue Sep 03 2024
New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore associations sign MoU to boost economic cooperation
The MoU is expected to leverage the strengths of each nation to create a robust framework for sustainable economic growth.
Tue Sep 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ergonomics in education: A catalyst for Malaysia MADANI
Ergonomics can help to create spaces that inspire and facilitate the development of new ideas, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Tengku Hassanal wants firm police action against Muhyiddin over 3R comments
Tengku Hassanal expresses his anger with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, claiming the ex-PM of manipulating facts to create a negative narrative.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end
The flame - which is not a flame but an illusion of fire created with lights - has become a fixture of the Paris Olympics.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Walking our way towards more sustainable cities
Designing cities with walkability in mind creates vibrant, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah put up a brilliant performance to upset 10th ranked South Koreans, 21-12, 21-13 in 42 minutes.
Thu Aug 01 2024
PAC tables maiden report, creates Dewan Rakyat history
The report on Training Fund Management and Effectiveness of the HRD Corp was tabled by PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
Thu Jul 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 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
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