Tech giants seek meeting with new Malaysian PM on foreign ship cable waiver
Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon are seeking to meet Ismail Sabri to ask that foreign vessels be allowed to repair undersea cables.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally - Wee
The revocation of the cabotage exemption that previously allowed foreign vessels to carry out undersea communications cable repair works in Malaysian waters was not decided unilaterally.
Tue Nov 24 2020
50 Vietnamese boats chased away from T'ganu waters during MCO - MMEA
The government's directive to chase away foreign vessels from our waters is in line with efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Sat May 16 2020
No foreign vessels intruding Malaysian waters - Hishammudin
No boats and ships from China have been encroaching Malaysia's waters in the disputed South China Sea, as alleged, said Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Indonesia takes action after illegal fishing cost the republic $24 billion
Indonesia will examine the effectiveness of drowning foreign vessels captured for fishing illegally in the country's waters after it sank three Vietnamese fishing boats on Friday.
Sun Dec 07 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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