Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry
The Home Ministry said it does not currently plan to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry on the matter.
Thu Oct 17 2024
GISB: Selangor establishes special task force for children's rehabilitation
The task force seeks effective rehabilitation strategies to ensure children can reintegrate into society after six months of support.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Police to establish 'Negotiator Cell' to deal with terrorist crisis
The special team consists of those who are highly trained and experienced in the field of negotiation with terrorist groups, says Ayob Khan.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Establishment of cyber security academy to address pressing need for experts - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a pressing need for cybersecurity experts with over 26,009 vacancies in the field.
Mon Sep 23 2024
DOSM: Over 1 mln MSMEs in 2022, RM1.3 trillion gross output
DoSM said the services sector led with 936,793 establishments, followed by construction with 69,015 and manufacturing with 51,481.
Thu Sep 19 2024
AWANI Tonight: Govt to form special committee to probe GISB child abuse scandal
The government will establish a special committee to look into the scandal involving Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISB). Former members of the group will be summoned by authorities to assist in the probe.
Mon Sep 16 2024
UM and Indian Council for Cultural Relations sign MoA to establish Thiruvalluvar Chair, strengthening Malaysia-India academic ties
UM and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations have formalized a partnership to establish the Thiruvalluvar Chair of Indian Studies
Sat Sep 14 2024
Need for establishment of networking among media organisations in Southeast Asia - Fahmi
The network effort has begun but must be intensified to bring ASEAN countries closer, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Two killed in fiery crash near Kota Kinabalu Airport
Kota Kinabalu Fire and Rescue Station chief Ordine Gilu said the identities and genders of the victims have yet to be established.
Fri Aug 30 2024
No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces have established own channels for any parties wishing to contribute.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's economy is open and has established cooperative relations with all countries.
Wed Aug 14 2024
ASEAN turns 57: PM calls for unity for peaceful, prosperous region
ASEAN Day is celebrated annually on August 8 to mark the founding of ASEAN, which was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party
This means the party's 11 current and former executives will be banned from politics for 10 years.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Call for gov't to expedite establishment of sports university
Datuk Pekan Ramli said a sports university could also provide career opportunities for former athletes.
Tue Jul 30 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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024