Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region
Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to ASEAN.
Fri Sep 20 2024
BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia's open economy is highly sensitive to external factors like international trade and capital flows.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Large hole in Kampung Kerinchi not due to sewerage pipe - IWK
IWK said upon inspection, the team found the flow of sewage via sewerage pipes was smooth as usual.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Brazil plane crash victims being identified and flown home
Forensics experts identified the bodies of 35 of the 62 people who were killed in a plane crash so far.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
Ismail Haniyeh's body will be flown to Qatar, where he was usually based, for burial on Friday.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Jalan Sultan Ismail to return to one-way traffic from July 22
By returning Jalan Sultan Ismail to its original direction, it is hope the traffic flow will stabilise, especially in the surrounding areas.
Tue Jul 16 2024
North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea
North Korea vows to resume sending balloons carrying trash if anti-North Korean leaflets are flown over again from the South.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Iran's President Raisi to be buried in Mashhad
Ebrahim Raisi's coffin was flown to Mashhad in northeast Iran after a funeral procession was held for him.
Thu May 23 2024
BNM's initiatives help cushion pressure on the ringgit
The coordinated initiatives resulted in greater and more consistent flows into the foreign exchange market.
Fri May 17 2024
Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50
Torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides and cold lava flow.
Tue May 14 2024
Floods kill 37 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 17 missing
Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused flash floods, landslides, and cold lava to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns.
Mon May 13 2024
Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding
Venice isn't the only place in Italy that has recently introduced new measures aimed at slowing tourist flows.
Sat Apr 27 2024
FEATURE - 'Wild West' of neuroscience drives new laws on brain privacy
Advances in brain science have made it easier to capture detailed data flows for the human brain and interpret their meaning.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December
The eruption sent fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3 km-long fissure.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Miley Cyrus hit 'Flowers' named best-selling single of 2023 in IFPI chart
The emotional disco-tinged breakup anthem got the coveted IFPI Global Single Award for 2023 just weeks after picking up two Grammys.
Tue Feb 27 2024
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