PTAs applaud postponement of school session in flood-hit states
Several Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) have described the postponement of the school session for educational institutions in flood-affected states as the right decision.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Floods: BWI channelled to affected states, distribution to recipients using three methods
The allocations for compassionate aid (BWI) have been channelled to the flood-affected states and will be distributed to the deserving recipients through three methods of payment.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Number of evacuees continue to drop in all five flood-affected states
The number of flood evacuees in 233 relief centres in the five states hit by floods dropped to 37,526 people as of 10 pm compared to the previous figure of 40,738 people in 257 centres at 6 pm today.
Sat Dec 25 2021
15 banks offer moratoriums on loan repayments in flood-affected states - PM
A total of 15 banks are offering loan repayment moratorium for residents living in the flood-affected states.
Mon Jan 18 2021
12 deaths recorded in three flood-affected states: IGP
Kelantan records the highest number of fatalities with 14 deaths while four are still missing, followed by Terengganu which recorded four deaths and five missing.
Tue Dec 30 2014
BR1M payment to begin Jan 15
Payment will be made in stages with priority given to recipients in flood-affected states.
Mon Dec 29 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