Malaysian court releases Pakistan national carrier's grounded plane
Pakistan's national carrier is now readying a crew for the plane to resume a passenger flight home by Friday.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Wisma Putra seeking to bring home Malaysian students from UK
Thus far, only 200 students have expressed their wish to return in May, while 631 students want to return in June.
Thu May 21 2020
29 Malaysian students fail COVID-19 rapid test in East Java, barred from boarding flight home
Twenty-nine out of 164 Malaysian students in East Java heading back to Malaysia were found to be positive when undergoing a COVID-19 rapid test.
Tue Apr 28 2020
Student's flight home begins on May 1 - Ismail Sabri
The process of sending students on board flights to Sabah and Sarawak other than the northern, central and southern zones in the Peninsula will begin on May 1.
Mon Apr 27 2020
Malaysians in Thailand rush home to beat movement control order deadline
Many Malaysians working or on holidays in Thailand scrambled to book the next flight home after a two-week nationwide movement control order.
Tue Mar 17 2020
Taiwan bus inferno kills 26, mainly homebound China tourists
A Taiwan bus taking mainland Chinese tourists to the airport for their flight home caught fire and crashed Tuesday, killing all 26 on board.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Remains of Malaysian students who died in mishap brought to Amman for flight home
The remains of Malaysian students who were killed in a road mishap in Amman on Saturday, were taken to Basyeer Hospital in Amman, for the journey home to Malaysia.
Mon Jan 25 2016
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