Temporary measures for reducing the impact of COVID-19 (Amendment) Bill passed
Dewan Rakyat today passed the Temporary Measures for Reducing The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Proposal paper on auxiliary firemen allowance hike ready
The paper on the proposal to increase the allowance rate for auxiliary firefighters from RM6 to RM8 an hour is completed and will be submitted to the Cabinet soon.
Wed Jul 22 2020
National Housing Dept reviewing household income report, affordable house price
The study is being carried out in line with the announcement of the PLI and the new classification of households by the government.
Mon Jul 20 2020
SPNB plans to build 3,000 units of people-friendly homes next year
Currently, there are a total of 5,530 successful applicants nationwide who are still waiting for their homes.
Sun Jul 19 2020
Minimum wages: HR Ministry to trace errant employers
The ministry has launched a large scale operation to check private companies which have yet to implement the Minimum Wages Order.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Minimum salary scheme review to be finalised in August
The scheme review process was now in the final stage and the announcement would be made by Human Resource Minister Datuk Richard Riot Jaem.
Fri Jun 20 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
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