![First group of Malaysian haj pilgrims arrive home safely First group of Malaysian haj pilgrims arrive home safely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658120845_jemaahhaji.jpg)
First group of Malaysian haj pilgrims arrive home safely
The first group of 298 Malaysian haj pilgrims arrived safely at the KLIA at 9.05 am today via Saudi Airlines flight SV 5612 from Jeddah.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81503383438_SyedSalehSyedAbdu.jpg)
Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah
A warm welcome with sprinkled rose petals and prayers, and served with various sweets and zamzam water.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![PM gives warm send off to first group of haj pilgrims PM gives warm send off to first group of haj pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654315660_PusatKonvensyenMov.jpg)
PM gives warm send off to first group of haj pilgrims
Ismail Sabri today gave the first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims departing for Saudi Arabia a warm send-off at the Movenpick Convention Centre here.
Sat Jun 04 2022
![Amal by Malaysia Airlines resumes operations, flies first umrah pilgrims today Amal by Malaysia Airlines resumes operations, flies first umrah pilgrims today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51638284855_Sebahagiandaripada.jpg)
Amal by Malaysia Airlines resumes operations, flies first umrah pilgrims today
Amal by Malaysia Airlines today resumed operations with its first group of umrah pilgrims after a long hiatus since March 7, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![COVID: First group of 76,400 teens to be vaccinated in Sarawak from today - Khairy COVID: First group of 76,400 teens to be vaccinated in Sarawak from today - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630515467_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
COVID: First group of 76,400 teens to be vaccinated in Sarawak from today - Khairy
The first group of 76,400 teenagers in Sarawak will receive their COVID-19 vaccine jabs today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![MAF personnel in operation areas, foreign missions to be vaccinated first MAF personnel in operation areas, foreign missions to be vaccinated first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51614323286_vaksin.jpg)
MAF personnel in operation areas, foreign missions to be vaccinated first
MAF personnel involved in operations and foreign missions are the first group among the personnel to receive the vaccine.
Fri Feb 26 2021
![PM asks citizens not in first phase of COVID-19 vaccine to be patient PM asks citizens not in first phase of COVID-19 vaccine to be patient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613458099_TBPMPROGRAMIMUNISA.jpg)
PM asks citizens not in first phase of COVID-19 vaccine to be patient
Citizens who are not in the first group of COVID-19 inoculation are asked to continue to be patient and remain supportive of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program.
Sun Feb 21 2021
![131 Malaysians stranded in Yemen arrive home safely - Wisma Putra 131 Malaysians stranded in Yemen arrive home safely - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594994136_TBKTM.jpg)
131 Malaysians stranded in Yemen arrive home safely - Wisma Putra
The first group of 131 Malaysians reportedly stranded in Yemen since March following the COVID-19 pandemic, arrived safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) via a specially chartered Eg
Sun Aug 02 2020
![First group of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Madinah First group of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Madinah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51451639537_madinah.jpg)
First group of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Madinah
Their arrival at the Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel at about 1pm (6pm Malaysian time) were greeted by Malaysian High Commissioner to Saudi Arabia Datuk Zainol Rahim Zainuddin.
Mon Jul 24 2017
![Syrian conflict: First group of Syrians arrives in M'sia Syrian conflict: First group of Syrians arrives in M'sia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81449587968_syrianrefugee.jpg)
Syrian conflict: First group of Syrians arrives in M'sia
Malaysia's efforts to help Syrians saw the arrival of the first batch of eight people from two families from the strife-torn country at KLIA today.
Tue Dec 08 2015
![Evacuated Malaysian students from Pekanbaru arrive home Evacuated Malaysian students from Pekanbaru arrive home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71442654871_TUDMStudents.jpg)
Evacuated Malaysian students from Pekanbaru arrive home
First group of 120 Malaysian students arrive in Pekanbaru last night
Sat Sep 19 2015
![Foreigners among first group of climbers to Mount Kinabalu since earthquake Foreigners among first group of climbers to Mount Kinabalu since earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435104027_GunungKinabalu.jpg)
Foreigners among first group of climbers to Mount Kinabalu since earthquake
Foreign tourists were among 88 people in the first group of climbers to Mount Kinabalu after climbing activities on the mountain was halted due to an earthquake about two months ago.
Sun Aug 09 2015
![PTPTN to deduct salary of civil servants in September PTPTN to deduct salary of civil servants in September](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51436240028_PTPTN.jpg)
PTPTN to deduct salary of civil servants in September
Some 480 civil servants, including 136 from the management and professional group will be the first group to have their salaries deducted.
Sat Aug 08 2015
![SEA Games: Muhammad Nazmi should be sent back - CDM SEA Games: Muhammad Nazmi should be sent back - CDM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51433171000_295x200.jpg)
SEA Games: Muhammad Nazmi should be sent back - CDM
SEA Games football squad midfielder, Muhammad Nazmi Faiz Mansor who spat at a Timor Leste player in a first Group B tie last Saturday, should be sent back from the games, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza
Mon Jun 01 2015
![First group of 78 Malaysians from Yemen to arrive at KLIA today First group of 78 Malaysians from Yemen to arrive at KLIA today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81404817714_295x200.jpg)
First group of 78 Malaysians from Yemen to arrive at KLIA today
The first group of 78 Malaysians who were evacuated from Yemen due to conflicts in the country will arrive at the KL International Airport (KLIA) today.
Tue Apr 07 2015
![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