![Organ donations remain low, over 10,000 patients waiting for a chance at life Organ donations remain low, over 10,000 patients waiting for a chance at life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903584_TBsurgeon.jpg)
Organ donations remain low, over 10,000 patients waiting for a chance at life
Even if the deceased was a registered organ donor pledger, we still require the family's consent, says Dr Mohd Syafiq Ismail Azman.
Sat Feb 08 2025
![Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735790030_singapore.jpg)
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738120756_WHOUNcrowdfundin.jpg)
WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out
The "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign urges global donations of $1 to support the UN health agency in combating chronic and emerging diseases.
Sun Feb 02 2025
![Malaysia donates US$5 million to the people of Palestine Malaysia donates US$5 million to the people of Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734516324_MohamadHasanPales.jpg)
Malaysia donates US$5 million to the people of Palestine
The US$5 million was cumulative donations from Malaysians under the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine.
Wed Dec 18 2024
![No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734074517_TBnajib.jpg)
No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib
This absence of denial supports my genuine belief that the funds were legitimate donations, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Dec 13 2024
![Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733290732_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says it was reasonable to believe King Abdullah directed Riyadh's Finance Ministry to donate funds on his behalf.
Thu Dec 12 2024
![Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732680289_ElonMusk.jpg)
Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump
The huge donations made Elon Musk one of the biggest underwriters of a presidential campaign in US history.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61711973636_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib
Najib says he was transparent about funds in his AmIslamic account, claiming they were donations from the late Saudi King Abdullah.
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Floods: Khairul Aming hopes for ongoing donations to collection centre Floods: Khairul Aming hopes for ongoing donations to collection centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733191094_KhairulAmingbekalan.jpg)
Floods: Khairul Aming hopes for ongoing donations to collection centre
Khairul Aming says the centre is currently facing a shortage of aid items for flood victims in Kelantan due to limited supplies.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![Najib believed RM2 billion was a Saudi donation, court told Najib believed RM2 billion was a Saudi donation, court told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51727339517_NajibRazakBekasP.jpg)
Najib believed RM2 billion was a Saudi donation, court told
Najib's counsel said AmBank's compliance department processed funds based on letters claiming they were donations from Arab royalty.
Tue Oct 01 2024
![[Media Statement] Show our solidarity with Clare Rewcastle-Brown by donating to her - ENGAGE [Media Statement] Show our solidarity with Clare Rewcastle-Brown by donating to her - ENGAGE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41727664299_ENGAGElogo.jpg)
[Media Statement] Show our solidarity with Clare Rewcastle-Brown by donating to her - ENGAGE
ENGAGE appeals for donations to support Clare Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case after Federal Court ruling.
Mon Sep 30 2024
![Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723549100_TBSUDAN.jpg)
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
IOM urges countries to step up their donations in response to the world's largest displacement crisis in Sudan.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720323661_BangunanKementerian.jpg)
MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force
According MOE, the meeting agreed to give consideration to vernacular schools receiving fund donations through the School Management Board.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Schools must follow guidelines for programme organisation, donations - MOE Schools must follow guidelines for programme organisation, donations - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713608544_kementerianpendidik.jpg)
Schools must follow guidelines for programme organisation, donations - MOE
Educational institutions under the Education Ministry must adhere to existing guidelines on the organisation of programmes and the acceptance of donations.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Trump campaign pleads for one million donations as cash crunch looms Trump campaign pleads for one million donations as cash crunch looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710996280_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Trump campaign pleads for one million donations as cash crunch looms
The fundraising message links donors to the joint fundraising committee that Donald Trump typically asks supporters to contribute through.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025