Join the longest-running English essay competition to win RM200,000 in prizes
The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition returns for its 10th year, inviting students to pen their ideas and aspirations for a better Malaysia.
Fri May 12 2023
Malaysian diplomats encouraged to document their experiences to be used as reference material - Saifuddin
Heads of Malaysian missions or diplomats serving in foreign countries are encouraged to publish their respective experiences through essays or journals so that they can be used as reference material.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Dr Rueban: Been There, Done That and Back with Malaysia Baharu
Dr. Rueban Balasubramaniam left his Canadian life as an established professional to expand his education business in Malaysia.
Tue Jul 17 2018
UMNO anniversary celebration offers lucky draws worth RM1mln
UMNO executive secretary Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the prizes included six Proton cars namely Perdana, Suprima, Persona, Preve, Iriz, Saga and a Perodua Myvi as well as 10 motorcycles.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Ceritalah ASEAN - Poklong Anading: Finding art in Manila's chaos
In a city where tragedy and drama are so close to the surface, Poklong has managed to create works of art that are exquisite essays on loss, abandonment and identity.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Amy Schumer defends her 'Formation' video, says Beyonce approved it
Comedian Amy Schumer penned an essay defending the video she made dancing and lip syncing to Beyonce's 2016 hit "Formation," saying she made it out of admiration.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Mindy Kaling on breakups: Losing a BFF can be harder than losing a boyfriend
In her new book of essays, "Why Not Me?, Mindy Kaling writes about break-ups.
Sat Sep 12 2015
GST: Student's open letter to Najib goes viral
A secondary school student proved that age doesn't hinder one from being connected with news and current affairs.
Sat Jul 11 2015
The Angelina Jolie effect: When a sex symbol removes her ovaries to prevent cancer, women more likely to follow
Doctors say Jolie's essay will likely drive more women to consider genetic testing and, perhaps, elective surgeries that research shows can drastically reduce the risk of cancer.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Lebanon bans film on Iran's 'Green Movement' protests
The Silent Majority Speaks', the admirable visual essay of filmmaker Bani Khoshnoudi, has been censored in Beirut.
Mon Nov 17 2014
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