Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 bln "digital wallet" stimulus scheme
The initial phase will see 10,000 baht distributed in cash to 14.5 million welfare card holders and disabled people.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Labourer gets 30 years jail, whipping for raping disabled daughter
The man was charged with raping his then 12-year-old daughter in a house in Dungun.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Eerah thrilled to present honey cornflake cookies to PM
Disabled entrepreneur Jaheerah Nadzri was delighted to finally fulfil the prime minister's request for the cookies.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Bella: High Court upholds Siti Bainun's conviction and sentence
Siti Bainun Ahd Razali failed in her bid for High Court to overturn her conviction and prison sentence for the abuse of a disabled teenager.
Thu May 02 2024
Tuanku Zara graces ‘Leaving No One Behind’ HPV vaccination programme
The free HPV vaccination initiative aims to identify young women from less privileged and disabled groups nationwide to be HPV-vaccinated.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Mentally disabled man dies after falling from sixth floor of Sultan Ismail Hospital
Police said the victim was a mentally disabled card holder and had been admitted to the hospital for a leg surgery.
Tue Nov 07 2023
TVET as an alternative pathway to employment for the disabled
Approaches to inclusiveness in the workplace is consequently needs to be revamped to make workplaces more inclusive for the disabled.
Mon Nov 06 2023
MOE probing alleged bullying of disabled student - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said all parties including the school involved have been identified.
Tue Aug 22 2023
MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase
Steven Sim Chee Keong said the existing tax relief is seen as sufficient to ease the burden of the disabled for the B40 and M40 categories.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny
The lawyer-turned-comedian's satire dwelled on the ill-fated Malaysian carrier MH370, as well as the state of developments in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Ras Adiba calls on all parties to empower disabled community
Ras Adiba has called on all parties to work together and strengthen efforts to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the country.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Heart-wrenching to see home wrecked - Disabled flood victim
Zauyah Deraman, 36, hopes for nothing less than a miraculous solution from the government to stem the 'yellow wave' of flood and despair that swamps the states on the East Coast every year.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Elon Musk expects Neuralink to begin human trials in six months
Neuralink is developing brain chip interfaces that it says could enable disabled patients to move and communicate again.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Europe names world's first disabled astronaut
John McFall was named the first ever "parastronaut" as part of a new generation of 17 recruits picked for astronaut training.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Disabled elderly woman killed in house fire
An elderly woman died while her husband was injured in a house fire in Kampung Teluk, Kerian, early this morning.
Sat Oct 22 2022
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
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