ECRL project on schedule, 72.93 pct completed - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the encouraging progress achieved was in line with the Dec 2026 completion schedule for the ECRL track.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index
Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM
Almost all sectors have surged and catalysed the growth in the first quarter of 2024, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed May 22 2024
Israel begins evacuating part of Rafah, Hamas decries 'dangerous escalation'
Israel's military said it had begun encouraging residents of Rafah to evacuate in a "limited scope" operation.
Mon May 06 2024
JIWA SME: Catalyzing Grassroots Innovation to Global Triumph
Encouraging grassroots entrepreneurship is the envisioned pathway towards transforming into an entrepreneurial nation by 2030.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: National Energy Transition Roadmap
According to Anand Pathmakanthan, the Regional Head of Equities Research at Maybank Investment, NETR is expected to create an environment for Malaysia to become a regional renewable energy (RE) powerhouse, liberating the sector and encouraging foreign investment. The full discussion will take place tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Embracing Higher Education: Encouraging Malaysian Youth to Further Studies
THERE is a worrying trend in Malaysia where many young people are reluctant to pursue higher education.
Sat Jun 10 2023
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day three report
Minister for Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming said national development plans are central to policy integration, encouraging commitment across government levels.
Fri Jun 09 2023
China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage, childbearing culture
The projects focus on promoting marrying, having children at appropriate ages, encouraging parents to share child-rearing responsibilities, and curbing high "bride prices".
Mon May 15 2023
Proton launches Rahmah service campaign with service package priced at RM150
This is aimed at encouraging owners to send their vehicles to authorised service centres for a free 40-point safety check.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Malaysia, Vietnam to engage more closely to achieve greater success : Malaysian FM
Zambry believes the two countries should strengthen the economic partnership by encouraging more trade and investment flows.
Thu Mar 30 2023
JENDELA initiative records encouraging achievement in 4th quarter 2022 - Fahmi
Fahmi said this was based on current developments of the JENDELA initiative which has succeeded in surpassing the initial target value set.
Mon Mar 20 2023
From extended paternity leave to a baby bonus, Singapore is encouraging people to have children
To encourage fathers to be more actively involved in the arrival of a child, paternity leave will be doubled as of January 1, 2024.
Wed Feb 22 2023
MITI wants more affordable electric vehicles brought into the country
MITI is encouraging the introduction of more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia in order to advance the country's EV industry.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Expectations progress and reforms post-GE15 - G25
Members of G25 welcome the encouraging signs of growing political stability in the country following the GE15.
Tue Jan 10 2023
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
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