World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report
The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework
This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river - but deeper forces are at work
At 8,849 metres above sea level, Everest is around 250m taller than the other great peaks of the Himalayas.
Sat Oct 05 2024
World Rivers Day: Highlights critical importance of rivers, streams
The programme highlights the impact of pollution and the necessary actions to mitigate it and restore the rivers' natural condition.
Fri Sep 20 2024
'Not easy': Pope Francis leaves for Rome after 12-day Asia trip
Highlights of the journey included a trip to a township of some 12,000 people on the edge of the Papua New Guinean jungle.
Fri Sep 13 2024
French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov
Pavel Durov's detention highlights app providers' criminal liability and stirs debate on balancing freedom of speech with legal enforcement.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Australia and Malaysia forge stronger ASEAN ties: High Commissioner Heinecke highlights deepening partnership
Danielle Heinecke highlighted the strong Australia-Malaysia partnership and their joint commitment to strengthening ties within ASEAN.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report
Highlights included strategic discussions on promoting sustainable growth and leveraging tech in cross-border transactions.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Durian exports, zero hardcore poverty issues among highlights at Dewan Rakyat today
After the session, Dewan Rakyat will continue with debate on Annual Reports and Financial Statements of Suhakam for the Years 2021 and 2022.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul
Google's latest investment also highlights Malaysia's ease of doing business and growing importance as a regional hub for digital innovation.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Sulu group claims, dark side issues, LCS project among highlights at Dewan Rakyat sitting today
Parliament's new session starts with focus on Sulu claims, online prostitution, and LCS project.
Mon Jun 24 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Malaysia aims to showcase at least 40 5G private network use cases - Gobind
Gobind Singh Deo highlights Malaysia's rapid 5G rollout, achieving over 80 pct coverage of populated areas within two years of launch.
Thu Jun 06 2024
ASEAN member countries called to boost internal cohesion
Dr Yose Rizal Damuri highlights vital role of the Asia Pacific region, particularly via ASEAN framework in addressing global challenges.
Wed Jun 05 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
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