![Malaysia eyes leadership in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce boom Malaysia eyes leadership in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce boom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738644498_tbDavidBlackHexa.jpg)
Malaysia eyes leadership in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce boom
E-commerce in Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid transformation, and Malaysia finds itself at a pivotal moment in this digital revolution.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![With the Gaza ceasefire in the balance, all eyes are on Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington With the Gaza ceasefire in the balance, all eyes are on Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734310730_DonaldTrumpBenjam.jpg)
With the Gaza ceasefire in the balance, all eyes are on Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington
The Trump-Netanyahu bond is so strong that it could even enable the Israeli leader to declare sovereignty over the West Bank.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: All eyes on Oriental Kopi’s ACE market debut
Will the hype over Oriental Kopi carry over to the stock market during its ACE Market debut on Jan 23? Astro AWANI Correspondent Faye Kwan breaks down the buzz and what to expect from the F&B chain’s IPO listing.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![PM to meet UK counterpart Starmer in London on Wednesday PM to meet UK counterpart Starmer in London on Wednesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736914743_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM to meet UK counterpart Starmer in London on Wednesday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on a five-day working visit to the United Kingdom (UK) with a four-eyed meeting with Keir Starmer.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![Rare tigresses earn social media fame as stars of Thailand zoo Rare tigresses earn social media fame as stars of Thailand zoo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61735014535_tiger.jpg)
Rare tigresses earn social media fame as stars of Thailand zoo
Rare golden tigresses with cream coats and wide eyes in a northern Thailand zoo have become internet sensations, drawing massive crowds.
Tue Dec 24 2024
![Floods reshape landscapes in the blink of an eye Floods reshape landscapes in the blink of an eye](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734343735_tbbanjir.jpg)
Floods reshape landscapes in the blink of an eye
The ongoing monsoon season has triggered floods across 10 states since late November, displacing approximately 153,000 people.
Tue Dec 24 2024
![Israel's Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria Israel's Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81722923052_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria
2025 will be a year of reckoning for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his country's arch foe Iran.
Fri Dec 20 2024
![Three students detained over alleged assault at Seri Iskandar IPTA Three students detained over alleged assault at Seri Iskandar IPTA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51726380928_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Three students detained over alleged assault at Seri Iskandar IPTA
The victim sustained injuries to his ear, cuts and swelling above his right eyebrow, bruises on his arms and left leg, according to police.
Fri Dec 20 2024
![Elton John says he has lost his eyesight Elton John says he has lost his eyesight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61493115963_EltonJohn.jpg)
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
Elton John says he lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.
Wed Dec 04 2024
![Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732006492_TBUkraine.jpg)
Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year
Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 mln live as refugees abroad and population has fallen by a quarter since Russian invasion.
Tue Nov 19 2024
![Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61731897616_MountFuji.jpg)
Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024
![Leona Chin triumphs in CCSC BMW M235i Cup, eyes Macau GP next Leona Chin triumphs in CCSC BMW M235i Cup, eyes Macau GP next](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41731297708_LeonaChin.jpg)
Leona Chin triumphs in CCSC BMW M235i Cup, eyes Macau GP next
Leona Chin secures pole position and celebrates back-to-back victories in the final races, earning her first championship in the series.
Mon Nov 11 2024
!['World-first' procedure to remove large brain tumours developed 'World-first' procedure to remove large brain tumours developed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729837988_SurgeonAnastasiosG.jpg)
'World-first' procedure to remove large brain tumours developed
The surgeon working in Scotland has developed a way to remove brain tumours the size of apples through patients' eyebrows.
Fri Oct 25 2024
![Pakistan, Malaysia PMs eye enhanced cooperation ahead of talks today Pakistan, Malaysia PMs eye enhanced cooperation ahead of talks today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41727929451_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Pakistan, Malaysia PMs eye enhanced cooperation ahead of talks today
The three-day visit aims to boost bilateral cooperation in multiple areas and deepen the "longstanding 67-year friendship".
Thu Oct 03 2024
![Malaysia eyes global AI hub status with AWS RM29.2 bln investment - Anwar Malaysia eyes global AI hub status with AWS RM29.2 bln investment - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61727385632_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia eyes global AI hub status with AWS RM29.2 bln investment - Anwar
The government's objective is to position Malaysia as a leading generative AI hub, both regionally and globally.
Fri Sep 27 2024
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025