HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index
aAid the rapidly evolving media landscape, a new benchmark indicates the improvement of press freedom in the country.
Fri May 26 2023
Cops to summon individuals who stopped cars on emergency lane of Temiang-Pantai Highway
Some individuals believed to be members of the FCCM-FC Club M'sia were detected stopping their car on the emergency lane to take pictures.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Starlink satellite internet service gets 500,000 preorders, Musk says
SpaceX has not set a date for Starlink's service launch, but commercial service would not likely be offered in 2020 as planned previously.
Wed May 05 2021
What is 'Section 230,' which Donald Trump wants to reform?
The Trump administration wants to revise this section and as soon as possible so that social media platforms could be held accountable.
Fri Oct 23 2020
The FCC wants you to be able to listen to FM radio from your smartphone
Unbeknown to many consumers, most smartphones actually come with FM radio receivers already built in.
Sun Feb 19 2017
NGOs condemn the arrest of media editors, director
NGOs have voiced their grouses over the detainment of five media personnel by police under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section 4 of the Sedition Act
Tue Mar 31 2015
MAS ill-fated airliner gets limelight at JASA dialogue with foreign correspondents club
Issues regarding two ill-fated Malaysia Airlines (MAS) aircraft and the influence of the so-called IS militant group took centre stage at the special dialogue between JASA and FCC.
Thu Nov 20 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