Simultaneous by-elections for Gerik and Bugaya on Jan 16
Simultaneous by-elections for both the Gerik parliamentary seat in Perak and Bugaya state seat in Sabah have been set for Jan 16, 2021.
Fri Nov 27 2020
EC: Special meeting on Nov 27 to discuss Gerik, Bugaya by-elections
The special meeting will discuss the important dates of the by-elections.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Dewan Rakyat notifies EC on Gerik vacancy
EC is required to fill the vacancy within 60 days from the date it confirmed that there is a vacant position.
Wed Nov 18 2020
DAP calls for no contest against UMNO in Gerik
The Gerik parliamentary seat falls vacant following the death of its incumbent Datuk Hasbullah Osman on Monday due to a heart attack.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Gerik MP Hasbullah Osman dies
Gerik MP Datuk Hasbullah Osman died in Raub, Pahang this afternoon due to heart disease.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Backbencher laments smokers getting a raw deal
A backbencher voiced his unhappiness that smokers were getting a raw deal and more like "third class" citizens in the country.
Wed Nov 18 2015
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