Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, rampant crime
The demonstrations come as inflation surged to its highest in a decade, gang violence has left much of Haiti's territory beyond govt reach.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Indonesia raises fares for app-based motorbike transport after fuel price hike
A transport ministry official said the fare changes only applied to transport services and not deliveries.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Petrol subsidy abolition not main cause of fuel price hike - Najib
The abolition of RON95 subsidy since December 2014 is not the main cause of fuel price hike as evident from the price movement, the prime minister said.
Wed Apr 20 2016
Indonesia's Widodo seeks to fix economy with fuel price hike
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the price of petrol and diesel would go up more than 30 percent from midnight.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Indonesian inflation edges up as fuel price hike looms
Inflation rose to 4.83 percent on-year in October from 4.53 percent the previous month, slightly higher than economists had forecast.
Mon Nov 03 2014
Infographic: Malaysia's petrol prices 1990-2013
Petrol prices in Malaysia from 1990 to 2013. Also, comparison of petrol prices from around the world.
Tue Sep 03 2013
Oil price hike: Call for improvement in public transport service
PPIM and FOMCA call for the government to improve the public transportation system after an increase in the RON95 fuel price.
Mon Sep 02 2013
Last minute rush to fill up tank!
Fuel price hike: Twitter Reax
Mon Sep 02 2013
Queue builds up at petrol stations, drivers share photos on social media
Cars queuing up at various petrol stations before the new the price for RON95 and diesel take effect at midnight.
Mon Sep 02 2013
Indonesian president eyes fuel price hike in May
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Tuesday he hopes to lower fuel subsidies that are a risk to Southeast Asia's top economy as soon as May.
Tue Apr 30 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024