Indonesia: COVID-19 cases reaches daily record high, vaccine certs compulsory for foreign visitors
Indonesia continued to record a surge of new positive COVID-19 cases by surpassing the figure of 31,000 cases today - the highest number since the first case was detected in March 2020.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Indonesia records new surge of COVID-19 with nearly 30,000 cases
Indonesia continued to record a surge of new positive COVID-19 cases by registering nearly 30,000 new cases while another 558 deaths were recorded - within 24 hours.
Mon Jul 05 2021
COVID-19: Cross-province, long-distance travels in Indonesia for those with at least 1st dose of vaccine only
The Indonesian government has set a rule that only those who have at least received the first dose of the vaccine are allowed to travel long distances or across the province.
Sat Jul 03 2021
MKN denies 'Health Emergency Continues' viralled message
The National Security Council (MKN) today denied claims of a message titled 'Jawatankuasa Khas Bebas Darurat 2021 Syor Darurat Kesihatan disambung" as viralled on social media.
Wed Jun 16 2021
Acid test for His Majesty and his Brother Rulers
The Yang DiPertuan Agong is said to be meeting leaders beginning on Wednesday to hear their opinions on the current situation facing our country.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Malaysian democracy 'shrouded for burial' after Parliament suspended - Zahid Hamidi
The suspension of Parliament has caused the voice of the people brought by each Member of Parliament, to be silenced.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Agong declares State of Emergency until Aug 1
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to the Proclamation of Emergency Proclamation being implemented as a proactive measure to curb COVID-19.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Proclamation of emergency the best way to curb spread of COVID-19
An extraordinary law to be able to ignore the provision in the constitution so that the Batu Sapi by-election could be postponed or cancelled.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Bloodbath in Egypt
Egypt declared a month-long state of emergency Wednesday as violence raged across the country.
Thu Aug 15 2013
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