Faced with soaring inflation, Pakistan tells people to drink less tea
The government urged citizens of the country to reduce their tea consumption by "one or two cups" a day in order to limit the country's imports.
Sun Jun 19 2022
School reopening: Bus operators facing difficulties, urge gov't to intervene
The government has been urged to pay attention to the problems faced by bus operators across the country during the schooling session amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Government urged to reopen cinemas
M'sian film distributors and theatre owners have requested the govt to consider reopening movie theatres for fully vaccinated individuals.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Govt urged to provide fixed grants to NGOs to tackle drug addiction
The government has been urged to provide fixed grants to NGOs and associations involved in tackling drug addiction in the country.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Government urged to consider expanding moratorium assistance, EPF withdrawal
Ahmed Razman said the assistance can increase the people's disposable income.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Government urged to review contract for supply of military equipment from France
The government is advised to review all contracts for the supply of military equipment from France.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Government urged to extend ERP assistance until year-end
Looking at the landscape, Chris said the economic market did not have a strong cash flow or slow.
Wed Jun 03 2020
Government urged to increase availability of shelters for domestic violence survivors
WAO says ensuring access to protection and shelter is critical given the current spike in domestic violence.
Mon May 04 2020
Selangor government urged to sign IBR
The Selangor government is urged to immediately sign the Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) as it is the only state government in the country that has not yet done so.
Wed Sep 06 2017
Penang government urged to apply for cable car project
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz says the ministry had no problems supporting the move as it could encourage the growth of the tourism sector in Penang.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Indonesia urges for counselor access for Kim Jong Nam's murder suspect
The Indonesian government urged Malaysia to give counselor access for legal support to an Indonesian suspected to be involved in the killing of Kim Jong Nam.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Government urged to look into enforcement agencies' SOP
The government has been urged to look into the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of enforcement agencies in the country as their staff are easily exposed to accidents while at work.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Government urged to create special logo for goods produced by Muslims
The government has been urged to create a logo specially for Muslim products manufactured by Muslim SMEs to help expand their businesses.
Wed Nov 02 2016
Government urged to review early childhood teaching qualification
Early childhood teachers in the country should possess at least a diploma.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Thai government urged to offer jobs to elderly
He made the call on Monday amid Thailand becoming an aging society with the rising dependant elderly.
Mon Jun 06 2016
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
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