![Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720707996_TBAzalina.jpg)
Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction
If no petroleum is found within Terengganu's three-nautical-mile territorial sea, Petronas is not obligated to make any cash payment.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Unity Government allocates RM388.1 billion budget for 2023 - PM Anwar Unity Government allocates RM388.1 billion budget for 2023 - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677227997_TBparlimen.jpg)
Unity Government allocates RM388.1 billion budget for 2023 - PM Anwar
Anwar said the government would also reduce fiscal deficit in 2023 by five per cent from 5.6 per cent in 2022.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![New COVID-19 cases drop almost five per cent New COVID-19 cases drop almost five per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626599776_COVID.jpg)
New COVID-19 cases drop almost five per cent
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Malaysia from Sept 18-24 dropped 4.9 pct to 12,963 cases compared to 13,627 from Sept 11-17.
Mon Sep 26 2022
![MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660542352_TBKJ.jpg)
MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP
The MOH is seeking for public health expenditure to be increased to five per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Economy set to strengthen in Q2, Budget 2023 to further boost resiliency - Tengku Zafrul Economy set to strengthen in Q2, Budget 2023 to further boost resiliency - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657357280_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Economy set to strengthen in Q2, Budget 2023 to further boost resiliency - Tengku Zafrul
The country's economy is expected to continue to strengthen in Q2 of this year following the encouraging GDP growth of five per cent in the first quarter.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Malaysia's economy to continue recovery momentum this year - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia's economy to continue recovery momentum this year - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652448302_TBTENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Malaysia's economy to continue recovery momentum this year - Tengku Zafrul
The Malaysian economy is expected to continue its recovery momentum this year after the country's Q1 2022 performance saw a growth of five per cent.
Fri May 13 2022
![Cargo handling in Kuantan Port set to increase this year - Wee Cargo handling in Kuantan Port set to increase this year - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642336008_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
Cargo handling in Kuantan Port set to increase this year - Wee
The amount of cargo handled at the Kuantan Port is expected to increase by five per cent this year, from 22.9 million tonnes in 2021, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Sun Jan 16 2022
![TB mortality increased, case detection decreased due to impact of COVID-19, says Khairy TB mortality increased, case detection decreased due to impact of COVID-19, says Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634544776_TBKJjpg.jpg)
TB mortality increased, case detection decreased due to impact of COVID-19, says Khairy
Tuberculosis mortality in Malaysia increased by five per cent and case detection decreased by 10 per cent last year compared to 2019, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Oct 28 2021
![Indonesia reopens door for international visitors from 19 countries Indonesia reopens door for international visitors from 19 countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634191391_BaliAirportoffice.jpg)
Indonesia reopens door for international visitors from 19 countries
International visitors from 19 countries with a COVID-19 positivity rate of less than five per cent have been allowed to come to Indonesia.
Thu Oct 14 2021
![Hasni: Johor economy to grow between 3 to 5 pct this year Hasni: Johor economy to grow between 3 to 5 pct this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628746485_TBDUNJOHOR.jpg)
Hasni: Johor economy to grow between 3 to 5 pct this year
Johor economy is on track to recovery and is forecasted to grow between three and five per cent this year.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![COVID: S'wak state Exco, assemblymen to contribute part of salary for two months COVID: S'wak state Exco, assemblymen to contribute part of salary for two months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606114584_AbangJohariOpeng.jpg)
COVID: S'wak state Exco, assemblymen to contribute part of salary for two months
Political secretaries under the GPS government will also contribute as much as five per cent of their salaries during the same period.
Fri Jun 04 2021
![COVID-19 third wave: Rise in number of cases in categories 4 and 5 COVID-19 third wave: Rise in number of cases in categories 4 and 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622107118_AdhamBabaKKMSid.jpg)
COVID-19 third wave: Rise in number of cases in categories 4 and 5
The number of COVID-19 cases in categories four and five has increased to 15 per cent during the third wave compared to just five per cent previously, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Thu May 27 2021
![Jho Low's alleged associate Casey Tang ordered to pay RM6.8 mln in income tax Jho Low's alleged associate Casey Tang ordered to pay RM6.8 mln in income tax](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620219236_TBLHDN.jpg)
Jho Low's alleged associate Casey Tang ordered to pay RM6.8 mln in income tax
Tang, 56, was also ordered to pay interest of five per cent per annum from the date of judgment until realisation, as well as RM2,000 in costs to the government.
Wed May 05 2021
![Haj pilgrimage: Cost to be borne by pilgrims yet to be decided - TH Haj pilgrimage: Cost to be borne by pilgrims yet to be decided - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/51544535740_TabungHaji.jpg)
Haj pilgrimage: Cost to be borne by pilgrims yet to be decided - TH
He attributed the rise to the Saudi Arabian government's decision to increase the value-added tax (VAT) from five per cent to 15 per cent in July 2020.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![Scam syndicate: 15-year-old school dropout among 18 suspects nabbed in Johor Scam syndicate: 15-year-old school dropout among 18 suspects nabbed in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613105400_AyobKhan.jpg)
Scam syndicate: 15-year-old school dropout among 18 suspects nabbed in Johor
On top of the monthly salary of RM2,500, the syndicate members could earn five per cent commission of the amount fleeced from each victim.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future [COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728017074_pusatdata.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![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