Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Japan's government has finally ditched floppy disks in all its systems, marking a key milestone in its long-awaited modernisation campaign.
Wed Jul 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] How to lose investors confidence, the flip-flop way
The shift in policy direction by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has raised concerns about the stability of Malaysia's investment climate.
Thu Oct 12 2023
[COLUMNIST] The Ringgit's slide: Shattered confidence due to flip-flopping
To restore confidence, the government must provide more transparency and predictability in its decision-making.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Refuting 'flip flop' label, Ismail Sabri says Parliament's dissolution is King's prerogative
Refuting claims that he was being inconsistent regarding the date of the GE15, Ismail Sabri said today that Parliament's dissolution is the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Indonesia's flip-flops give Malaysia edge in top palm oil market India
The flip in Indian palm oil imports would upend an established pattern of Indonesian dominance across South Asia.
Wed May 11 2022
Division and disunity within team led to Harimau Malaya's AFF Cup flop - Dell
The Harimau Malaya independent investigation body has listed two main factors - division and lack of harmony within the team - for the national side's dismal performance in the AFF Cup.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Box Office: 'Guardians 2' repeats no.1, 'King Arthur' is summer's first big flop
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" continued its box office reign this weekend, while "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" is the summer season's first major flop.
Sun May 14 2017
Bradley ready for next challenge after Swansea flop
Bradley says his 11-game tenure with the Welsh club, which is the second shortest in the history of the league, left a black mark on a career that has spanned the globe.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Box Office: 'Ben-Hur' flops with $11.4 million, 'Suicide Squad' still on top
"Ben-Hur" derailed spectacularly at the multiplexes this weekend, as the latest attempt to revive the chariot racing epic opened to an anemic $11.4 million.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Olympics: Rio 2016 - tops and flops
Who hit, who missed at the Rio Olympics.
Mon Aug 22 2016
US nuke force still using floppy disks: report
America's nuclear force still uses floppy disks designed in the 1970s to coordinate some of its functions, according to a watchdog report released Wednesday.
Thu May 26 2016
Zahid labels former Cabinet ministers criticising government as 'gila talak'
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has labelled some former cabinet ministers who criticise the government as 'gila talak'.
Sat Feb 20 2016
'Star Wars,' the space epic no one believed in
When the original "Star Wars" film was released in 1977 many people, including creator George Lucas, believed it would be a flop.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Box Office: 'Pan' flops with $15.5 million, 'The Martian' keeps top spot
Warner Bros. spent $150 million to bring "Pan" to screens and millions more in marketing, but the big-budget fantasy mustered a puny $15.5 million opening.
Mon Oct 12 2015
I'm not under pressure, says Mourinho after Chelsea flop again
Jose Mourinho insists he is not under pressure even though "everything is against" Chelsea after their stuttering start to their Premier League title defence suffered another huge blow.
Sun Sep 13 2015
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