Consider This: Ceasefire in Gaza — Hope Among the Ruins
It’s been a little over a week since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect in Gaza. But as displaced Palestinians prepare to return to homes that may no longer exist, aid agencies are racing to provide vital humanitarian assistance that was denied entry into Gaza for so long. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Baseball - Fan and support alligator Wally denied entry into Phillies game Baseball - Fan and support alligator Wally denied entry into Phillies game](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695980293_alligator.jpg)
Baseball - Fan and support alligator Wally denied entry into Phillies game
Joie Henney arrived at Citizens Bank Park walking alligator Wally on a leash, claiming the nearly five-foot alligator as his service animal.
Sat Sep 30 2023
![Myanmar beauty queen in Thai airport limbo, fears arrest at home Myanmar beauty queen in Thai airport limbo, fears arrest at home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663917886_HanLay.jpg)
Myanmar beauty queen in Thai airport limbo, fears arrest at home
Han Lay has been denied entry by Thai authorities, despite having taken refuge in Thailand for the past year.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![US rapper Lil Wayne denied entry into UK for festival performance US rapper Lil Wayne denied entry into UK for festival performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655435772_LilWayne.jpg)
US rapper Lil Wayne denied entry into UK for festival performance
Any individual who has been sentenced to a custodial sentence of 12 months or more must have their application refused, UK authorities told.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![Tennis: Djokovic thanks fans amid Australian visa row Tennis: Djokovic thanks fans amid Australian visa row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641599222_MELBOURNE.jpg)
Tennis: Djokovic thanks fans amid Australian visa row
Djokovic was granted a medical exemption from Australia's COVID-19 vaccination requirement but was denied entry upon landing in Melbourne.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Djokovic in limbo as lawyers fight Australia ban; mother says he is 'prisoner' in hotel Djokovic in limbo as lawyers fight Australia ban; mother says he is 'prisoner' in hotel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641517637_MELBOURNE.jpg)
Djokovic in limbo as lawyers fight Australia ban; mother says he is 'prisoner' in hotel
Djokovic faced at least 72 hours holed up in a Melbourne hotel for immigration detainees after he was denied entry into Australia.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641438814_parkhotel.jpg)
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal
Djokovic's visa had been denied and he would be removed from the country on Thursday.
Thu Jan 06 2022
![Musa's entourage denied entry into Istana Negeri after dissolution announcement Musa's entourage denied entry into Istana Negeri after dissolution announcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51596116369_Musa.jpg)
Musa's entourage denied entry into Istana Negeri after dissolution announcement
A convoy of almost 10 vehicles taking former Sabah chief minister Tan Sri Musa Aman and his entourage to the Istana Negeri to have an audience with the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah.
Thu Jul 30 2020
![Immigration Dept to deny entry participants, organiser of gay festival - DG Immigration Dept to deny entry participants, organiser of gay festival - DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41500449448_MustafarAli.jpg)
Immigration Dept to deny entry participants, organiser of gay festival - DG
Its director-general, Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the individuals would be served the Not To Land (NTL) Notice under Section 8 of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 should they attempt to enter Malaysia.
Fri Sep 22 2017
![Assembly speaker wants Yellow, Red Shirts leaders denied entry into Sabah Assembly speaker wants Yellow, Red Shirts leaders denied entry into Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479542666_BersihLima.jpg)
Assembly speaker wants Yellow, Red Shirts leaders denied entry into Sabah
This would drive home the message that Sabah did not tolerate violence and disorder that can disrupt solidarity in the state, he said at the end of the state assembly sitting today.
Thu Nov 24 2016
![Nurul Izzah denied entry to Sarawak Nurul Izzah denied entry to Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61449504079_NURULIZZAH.jpg)
Nurul Izzah denied entry to Sarawak
The PKR veep was stopped by authorities upon her arrival at Miri Airport this morning.
Mon May 02 2016
![Papagomo barred from entering Sarawak Papagomo barred from entering Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41461131946_Papagomosarawak.jpg)
Papagomo barred from entering Sarawak
Controversial blogger Papagomo has become the latest individual to be barred from entering Sarawak by the Immigration Department.
Wed Apr 20 2016
![Student activist Joshua Wong denied entry Student activist Joshua Wong denied entry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/41427458599_295x200.jpg)
Student activist Joshua Wong denied entry
Malaysian government this morning has denied Joshua Wong an entry into this country.
Tue May 26 2015
![Chris Brown says denied entry to Canada Chris Brown says denied entry to Canada](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/71373935490_295x200.jpg)
Chris Brown says denied entry to Canada
R&B star Chris Brown ditched a performance Tuesday in Canada at the 11th hour after he was barred entry.
Wed Feb 25 2015
![Ridhuan Tee denied entry into Sarawak over alleged extreme political ideas Ridhuan Tee denied entry into Sarawak over alleged extreme political ideas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/51398768427_295x200.jpg)
Ridhuan Tee denied entry into Sarawak over alleged extreme political ideas
Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman said Academician Dr Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah's presence would cause uneasiness among non-Muslims in the state.
Sat Dec 27 2014
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025