Hishammuddin dares Dr Mahathir to contest in Pekan
The statement was deliberately issued when the UMNO divisional delegates' meetings were being actively held and was aimed at disturbing the party members' focus.
Sun Jul 23 2017
Absence of hot issue augurs well for UMNO - DPM Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government's effectiveness in addressing current issues has left the UMNO divisional delegates meetings with no hot issue to discuss.
Tue Jul 18 2017
PM Najib urges UMNO members to close ranks, outlines GE14 strategy
Najib wants all delegates to grab the opportunity from the meeting to rise together in detailing preparations by the party machinery and outline the strategy.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Divisional delegates meeting in UMNO wings commence
The UMNO delegates' meeting and elections for the Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings begin simultaneously in 191 divisions at 8 am today.
Sat Oct 12 2013
Umno Supreme Council elections on Oct 5 -Najib
Umno will hold its Supreme Council elections on Oct 5, simultaneously with the divisional delegates meetings nationwide.
Fri Jul 26 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