PM announces more funds to restore SMKA Dato Haji Abu Hassan Sail hostel
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced additional allocations to repair the boys' dormitory of SMKA Dato' Haji Abu Hassan Sail.
Fri May 19 2023
160 Form Five students in Kuala Berang evacuated
A total of 160 Form Five students staying in dormitories in two secondary schools hit by floods were evacuated to a nearby relief centre late this evening.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Singapore reports more than 5,000 COVID-19 daily cases on Oct 27
4,651 cases were reported in the community, 661 in the migrant worker dormitories, and 12 imported cases.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Singapore to ease COVID-19 restrictions for migrant workers
Currently, migrant workers are mostly confined to their living quarters, other than for work, nearby recreation or essential errands.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Malaysia's Top Glove says has resolved overcrowding at staff dormitories
Top Glove said it had implemented remedial actions, including moving employees to other accommodation facilities.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Over 30 SPM, STPM students confirmed COVID-19 positive in Sabah - Masidi
The cases were identified through screening tests done before students were allowed back to their dormitories.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Half of Singapore's migrant workers in dormitories have had COVID-19
This indicates that the virus spread much more widely among those living in these accommodations than the official case tally shows.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Top Glove dormitories in Klang under EMCO from Nov 17-30 - Ismail Sabri
The decision taken by the National Security Council (MKN) will involve 13,190 male and female workers of the glove manufacturing company.
Mon Nov 16 2020
COVID-19: Two more Malaysians test positive in Singapore
The two cases take the total number of Malaysians infected here to five cases this week and all are work pass holders.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Singapore detects new COVID-19 clusters at migrant worker dormitories
The vast majority of Singapore's nearly 57,000 cases are from cramped dormitories that house more than 300,000.
Thu Sep 03 2020
COVID-19: Singapore reports 334 new cases, 4 imported
Singapore has preliminarily reported 334 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the republic today, with the vast majority of them being migrant workers residing in dormitories.
Wed Jul 29 2020
COVID-19: 359 new cases in Singapore, mostly at workers' dorms
Singapore has preliminarily confirmed 359 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the republic today, with the vast majority of them being migrant workers residing in dormitories.
Tue Jul 28 2020
COVID-19: 481 new cases in Singapore, tally surpasses 50,000-level
Singapore has preliminarily confirmed an additional 481 cases of COVID-19 infection in the republic, with the vast majority still being foreign workers staying in dormitories.
Sun Jul 26 2020
COVID-19: 513 new cases in Singapore, majority at dorm
With the new figures, the total infection tally for the republic now stands at 49,888 cases.
Sat Jul 25 2020
COVID-19: 399 new cases in Singapore, majority at dorms
Singapore has registered 399 new cases of COVID-19 infection with the vast majority being foreign workers staying at dormitories.
Tue Jul 21 2020
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