Malaysia condemns WHO's advice against palm oil
WHO, through its most recent advisory, has again fallen into the same previous well of promoting certain commodity oils while brushing aside palm oil.
Mon May 04 2020
Gulf airlines Etihad, Qatar work around U.S. cabin laptops ban
The security measures introduced on March 25 could deal a blow to the big, fast-growing Gulf airlines, which depend on business-class flyers stopping over in places like Dubai or Doha.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Probe into topless tourists sunbathing on Sabah island ongoing
The Sabah Parks authority has been urged to distribute flyers to all travel agents to advice tourists to be culturally sensitive when going to public beaches.
Fri Mar 13 2015
Ali Rustam slams opposition over caricatures
Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam has slammed the opposition over flyers depicting him and other Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates in the form of caricatures.
Sat Apr 27 2013
Pilot offers tips on how to overcome flying fears
A British Airways pilot has penned a self-help book for nervous flyers on how to conquer their fear of flying.
Mon Feb 25 2013
Experts tell flatulent flyers: let rip
A group of medical specialists has provided an answer to a dilemma that has faced flyers since the Wright brothers took to the air in 1903 -- is it okay to fart mid-flight?
Fri Feb 15 2013
MAS serves caviar to first class flyers
MAS starts serving caviar to its First Class guests on the A380 KL-London-KL flights.
Sat Nov 03 2012
M'sia-Indonesia journalists group condemns flyers 'selling' Indonesian maids
Journalist group condemns 'maid for sale' advertisement in central Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Oct 29 2012
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