![Big tech says Australia rushed social media ban for youths under 16 Big tech says Australia rushed social media ban for youths under 16](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61726230292_TBLOGOSOCMED.jpg)
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
![Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41726629033_Instagramconferenc.jpg)
Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts
Teens around the world will start to get teen accounts in January.
Wed Sep 18 2024
![Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695902426_SretthaThavisinPh.jpg)
Thailand plans new minimum wage hike, keeps inflation target next year
Thailand will increase its minimum wage in January, confirming a previous deal while planning to raise it further in March.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Progress of ECRL project stands at over 56 pct - Anthony Loke Progress of ECRL project stands at over 56 pct - Anthony Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702279760_TBAnthonyLoke.jpg)
Progress of ECRL project stands at over 56 pct - Anthony Loke
The ECRL is scheduled to be operational in January 2027.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Trump could face indictment in January 6 US Capitol riot case as soon as Tuesday Trump could face indictment in January 6 US Capitol riot case as soon as Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680643404_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump could face indictment in January 6 US Capitol riot case as soon as Tuesday
The indictment could drop when the grand jury in the case is expected to meet and the magistrate judge tends to hear cases, the report said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![2024-2025 school session to start in March 2024 2024-2025 school session to start in March 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41680500483_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
2024-2025 school session to start in March 2024
MOE said by doing so, the new school session for 2026 could be reverted to start in January again.
Wed May 24 2023
![Body in suitcase: Nepali man charged with murder of countryman Body in suitcase: Nepali man charged with murder of countryman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680423682_TBcrimescene.jpg)
Body in suitcase: Nepali man charged with murder of countryman
A Nepalese man was charged in the Magistrate's Court with the murder of his fellow countryman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase by the side of the North-South Expressway in January
Fri Apr 07 2023
![197 unethical social media contents taken down in January - Fahmi 197 unethical social media contents taken down in January - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672592327_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
197 unethical social media contents taken down in January - Fahmi
Fahmi said with AI technology, it automatically detects and takes down content if it is found to violate community guidelines.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Soccer: Man United's Greenwood has all charges against him dropped Soccer: Man United's Greenwood has all charges against him dropped](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675389549_MasonGreenwood.jpg)
Soccer: Man United's Greenwood has all charges against him dropped
Greenwood who was suspended by United in January 2022, was charged with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault last October.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Soccer: Premier League clubs spend $1 bil for first time in January transfer window Soccer: Premier League clubs spend $1 bil for first time in January transfer window](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675246326_enzo.jpg)
Soccer: Premier League clubs spend $1 bil for first time in January transfer window
Chelsea paid a British record 106.8 million pounds for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
Wed Feb 01 2023
![Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674023493_ChrisEvert.jpg)
Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free
Evert began chemotherapy in January 2022 after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Ex-Sedili assemblyman freed on charge of outraging woman's modesty Ex-Sedili assemblyman freed on charge of outraging woman's modesty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655002059_tuduhan.jpg)
Ex-Sedili assemblyman freed on charge of outraging woman's modesty
The Muar Magistrate's Court today discharged and acquitted former Sedili assemblyman, Rasman Ithnain, on a charge of outraging the modesty of a woman in January last year.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road to be widened; reopening in January Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road to be widened; reopening in January](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671766963_BatangKali.jpg)
Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road to be widened; reopening in January
The Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road will be widened and reopened at the beginning or middle of January.
Sat Dec 24 2022
![Phase 1 of People's Cash Aid to be disbursed in January - PM Anwar Phase 1 of People's Cash Aid to be disbursed in January - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671517744_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Phase 1 of People's Cash Aid to be disbursed in January - PM Anwar
Anwar said the Unity Government has agreed to continue several of the aid that was announced in the previous 2023 Budget.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Malaysia attracts RM193.7 bln approved investments in January-September 2022 Malaysia attracts RM193.7 bln approved investments in January-September 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671028390_TENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Malaysia attracts RM193.7 bln approved investments in January-September 2022
Malaysia has attracted a total of RM193.7 billion in approved investments in the services, manufacturing and primary sectors involving 2,786 projects from January to September 2022.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025