Possible MH370 debris arrives in Malaysia for analysis
Department of Civil Aviation's Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman confirms that the one-metre long object has arrived in Malaysia.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Global real time tracking is what we urgently need - DCA DG
DCA director-general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman shares his experience of managing the MH370 tragedy.
Sun Mar 08 2015
MH370: Azharuddin unfazed by criticisms
Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman is unfazed over criticisms levelled against him when dealing with the vanished Flight MH370 aircraft.
Sat Mar 07 2015
DCA lodges police report over prohibited flying drone near KLIA
The matter was confirmed by DCA director-general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman today.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Retract Malaysia's MH370 death declaration, says next-of-kin
Family members of passengers and crew on the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 airliner demanded that Malaysian officials retract Malaysia's DCA chief, Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.
Sat Jan 31 2015
MH370: DCA deny objects washed ashore is connected to missing flight
All the objects traced by aircrafts and ferried by ships to date has no connection to the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370.
Wed Apr 23 2014
MH370: Transport Ministry and DCA deny co-pilot made phone call
Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and DCA Director-General Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman denies any calls were made by Fariq Abdul Hamid.
Sun Apr 13 2014
MH370: Loop during air turn back untrue, says DCA
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH370 did not make an air turn back that resembled a loop, clarified the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).
Sat Apr 05 2014
MH370: Transcript shows no signs of abnormal activities - Hishammuddin
DCA director-general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman also said The Telegraph report of the missing MH370 flight transcript as "not accurate".
Sat Mar 22 2014
MH370: DCA confirms no evidence has been found at site where floating objects were traced - APTN
DCA director-general, Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman confirmed that no evidence of floating objects has been found by the search and rescue (SAR) team.
Thu Mar 13 2014
Day 3: MH370 search area expanded, land and sea included
DCA chief Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman stressed that the search will be intensified as it was "very very important- to locate the aircraft"
Mon Mar 10 2014
DCA confirms only two passengers with 'false passports'
Director-General Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said they have closed-circuit television (CCTV) recordings of the two passengers from check in right up to departure point.
Sun Mar 09 2014
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