Another govt agency employee held in graft probe over RM180,000 contract
The remand order was issued following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Wed Oct 13 2021
Malaysia makes COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for government employees
The country has one of the fastest vaccine rollouts in Southeast Asia, with 61 pct of its 32 million population already fully vaccinated.
Thu Sep 30 2021
MACC probe in Johor not politically motivated - Shahrir Samad
Tan Sri Shahrir Abd Samad said it in fact brought a clear message that all actions of the people including government employees were being observed.
Sat Mar 04 2017
China restricts Ramadan fasting in Muslim region
The ruling Communist party is officially atheist and for years has banned government employees and minors from fasting in Xinjiang.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Eight couples detained in Valentine's Day ops in Malacca
Two government employees were among eight couples detained in a Valentine's Day operation by at four hotels in Melaka Tengah.
Sat Feb 14 2015
1,000 Melaka government employees hold special prayers seeking recovery of missing plane
About 1,000 employees of the Melaka government held special prayers Thursday, seeking the recovery of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which disappeared last Saturday.
Thu Mar 13 2014
Obama: "There are no winners here"
US government employees head back to work after President Barack Obama signed a law ending a government shutdown and extending the US debt limit.
Fri Oct 18 2013
US fiscal deal grants backpay for furloughed govt workers
Some 800,000 government employees were forced off the job this month when Congress could not agree on a budget for the new fiscal year.
Wed Oct 16 2013
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
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