Cable car worker in Langkawi falls about 50 metres during maintenance work
The man fell to the ground while performing cable car maintenance work in Langkawi today.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS
Despite political infighting, allegations of corruption and delayed reconstruction, life is returning on both sides of the Tigris River.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Dome of mosque collapses injuring 12 people in Indonesia's Sulawesi
The mosque in the district of Ujung Tanah was packed last night when part of the dome fell to the ground.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Two workers fall to their death at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Two contract cleaners fell to their death while at work at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri today.
Mon Jun 13 2022
GLOBAL ECONOMY - Asia's factory activity slows in May as China COVID curbs weigh
Factory activity in the Philippines also slowed to 54.1 in May from 54.3 in April, while that for Malaysia fell to 50.1 from 51.6 in April.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Boy falls to death from 10th floor of GOF quarters
A boy, believed to be five to six years old, died after falling from the 10th floor of the Central Brigade GOF quarters in Cheras today.
Thu Feb 10 2022
COVID: New cases drop to 2,888 today - Health D-G
New COVID-19 cases in Malaysia fell to 2,888 today compared with 3,251 cases yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Ringgit easier against US dollar at opening
At 9 am, the local note fell to 4.2200/2230 against the greenback from 4.2150/2180 at Thursday's close.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
At 9 am, the local note fell to 4.1630/1655 versus the greenback from 4.1600/1630 at yesterday's close.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
At 9 am, the local note fell to 4.1540/1570 versus the greenback from Thursday's close of 4.1525/1560.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Sydney COVID-19 cases ease further as focus shifts to reviving economy
New daily infections in the state fell to 360 on Tuesday, the majority in Sydney, marking a steady downward trend.
Wed Oct 13 2021
China reports no new local COVID-19 cases for first time since July
Across China, new local cases fell to the single-digits last week, after peaking in early August.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Malaysia's hopes of badminton gold in tatters after Aaron-Wooi Yik fall in semis
Malaysia's dream of a gold medal in badminton was dashed after doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fell to the might of China's Li Jun Hui-Liu Yu Chen in the semi-finals.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Forced labour main human trafficking crime in Malaysia, U.S. says
Malaysia fell to 'Tier 3' in this year's closely watched Trafficking in Persons report.
Fri Jul 02 2021
'Always monitor your children' advises mum of baby who fell to her death
"We have to constantly monitor (children)...no mother wants this to happen," said the mother of an 11-month-old baby girl who died after falling from a room window on the third floor of her apartment.
Sun May 09 2021
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