Helicopter tragedy: Sivasutan remains cremated
14 Navy personnel from the Lumut Base made up the funeral guard of honour as a final tribute to the late Lieutenant T. Sivasutan.
Thu Apr 25 2024
China cremates 'people's' premier, lowers national flag amidst outpouring of grief
China lowered the national flag on Thursday as the country cremated Li Keqiang, known as "the people's premier".
Thu Nov 02 2023
Emotional send off as Samy Vellu's remains cremated in Cheras
The remains of the late Tun Dr S. Samy Vellu was cremated at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Crematorium in Cheras amid a sombre atmosphere at 5.30 pm today.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols ashes headed for solar orbit
The upcoming memorial flight will be aboard a Vulcan Centaur rocket.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Late badminton legend Boon Bee cremated
Legendary badminton doubles player Datuk Ng Boon Bee, who died on Wednesday, was cremated at the Nirvana Memorial Park, Ipoh, today.
Sun Aug 07 2022
Former MIC deputy president Tan Sri S. Subramaniam cremated
The body of Subramaniam was cremated at the Nirvana Memorial Park in Shah Alam today.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Triso tragedy: Last three victims cremated Tuesday
A sombre atmosphere prevailed at the mortuary, with the sound of prerecorded Buddhist funerary prayers being played.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Dayang Topaz: Saturday funeral for engineer, rigger
Second Engineer Aaron Michael Rajasgran, 34, who died in the MV Dayang Topaz incident on Tuesday will be cremated at 10.00 am on Saturday, says his widow Nateshwari Dhusan.
Fri Oct 30 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Rosmah's money laundering case fixed for Dec 2, Gang-raped victims body cremated by Indian police
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Thai serial killer cremated after decades as museum display
Si Ouey's was tried and found guilty of murder and executed by firing squad on Sept. 16, 1959. He was 32. The truth about his case, however, is difficult to confirm.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Remains of teen bully victim Nhaveen cremated
An atmosphere of melancholy hung over the crematorium where the family members and friends had gathered as early as 7am.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Health DG warns of severe action over body slip-up
Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today warned of severe action against the staff of the Kajang Hospital whose mistake resulted in a dead Muslim convert being cremated.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Wife of express bus crash victim to decide on cremation or burial
Whether the remains of yesterday's express bus crash victim Wong Kok Chan is to be cremated or buried, will be decided by his wife, who is now away in China.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Batu Maung shooting victims cremated
Hundreds of family members and friends came to pay their last respects to the deceased as the bodies were brought from the funeral parlour to the crematorium.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Prince cremated, with resting place secret
The 57-year-old "Purple Rain" creator will eventually be honoured with a concert.
Sun Apr 24 2016
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