![Frozen frog meat among items smuggled for Chinese New Year distribution Frozen frog meat among items smuggled for Chinese New Year distribution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737714010_NorlelaIsmail.jpg)
Frozen frog meat among items smuggled for Chinese New Year distribution
The goods were falsely declared as 'Frozen Dumpling' and 'Hand-Grasp Pancake' to evade detection by customs authorities.
Fri Jan 24 2025
![Indonesia starts implementing 12% VAT on luxury goods, services Indonesia starts implementing 12% VAT on luxury goods, services](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707752339_TBFlagIndonesia.jpg)
Indonesia starts implementing 12% VAT on luxury goods, services
The goods subject to the 12 per cent VAT included private jets, cruise ships, yachts, luxurious houses, and other items classified as luxury goods.
Wed Jan 01 2025
![KPDN conducted 2,748 Christmas SHMMP inspections, issued 75 compounds KPDN conducted 2,748 Christmas SHMMP inspections, issued 75 compounds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732875851_pasaraya.jpg)
KPDN conducted 2,748 Christmas SHMMP inspections, issued 75 compounds
The five-day 2024 Christmas SHMMP was implemented from Dec 23 to 27, gazetting 14 controlled items and their maximum prices.
Mon Dec 30 2024
![Floods: Khairul Aming hopes for ongoing donations to collection centre Floods: Khairul Aming hopes for ongoing donations to collection centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733191094_KhairulAmingbekalan.jpg)
Floods: Khairul Aming hopes for ongoing donations to collection centre
Khairul Aming says the centre is currently facing a shortage of aid items for flood victims in Kelantan due to limited supplies.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732281227_london.jpg)
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
![Did Israel meet US Gaza aid requirements? Israel, UN respond Did Israel meet US Gaza aid requirements? Israel, UN respond](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61731465892_UNGazaPalestine.jpg)
Did Israel meet US Gaza aid requirements? Israel, UN respond
Israel has says it met most of the 16 specific demands put forward by Washington but was still discussing some items.
Wed Nov 13 2024
![Northeast monsoon: Food aid prepared for Orang Asli communities - JAKOA Northeast monsoon: Food aid prepared for Orang Asli communities - JAKOA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730086957_tbSapiahMohdNor.jpg)
Northeast monsoon: Food aid prepared for Orang Asli communities - JAKOA
Datuk Sapiah Mohd Nor said each basket containing essential items, is expected to sustain a household for up to one week.
Mon Oct 28 2024
![Eight items listed in SHMMP for Deepavali 2024 - Armizan Eight items listed in SHMMP for Deepavali 2024 - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729745183_TBArmizanSHMMP.jpg)
Eight items listed in SHMMP for Deepavali 2024 - Armizan
KPDN enforcement officers will be deployed to monitor the prices of goods nationwide throughout the implementation of the price scheme.
Thu Oct 24 2024
![Pope Francis delivers medical supplies in visit to remote jungle town Pope Francis delivers medical supplies in visit to remote jungle town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61725847764_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis delivers medical supplies in visit to remote jungle town
The 87-year-old pope brought hundreds of kilograms of items to help support the local population, said Vatican spokesman.
Mon Sep 09 2024
![Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41725597690_DebbieWu.jpg)
Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
![Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724825257_tbElvisPresley.jpg)
Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction
Among the top lots are several items that belonged to Elvis Presley, including a microphone from the performer's Las Vegas residency.
Wed Aug 28 2024
![Over 71,000 prehistoric artefacts discovered, removed from Nenggiri Valley ahead of dam construction Over 71,000 prehistoric artefacts discovered, removed from Nenggiri Valley ahead of dam construction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61724318008_TBartifak.jpg)
Over 71,000 prehistoric artefacts discovered, removed from Nenggiri Valley ahead of dam construction
Zaharudin Abu said this number includes 16 skeletons, stone tools, pottery fragments and other items.
Thu Aug 22 2024
![Taylor Swift lends personal items to UK's V&A for museum 'journey' Taylor Swift lends personal items to UK's V&A for museum 'journey'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721972467_dress.jpg)
Taylor Swift lends personal items to UK's V&A for museum 'journey'
Titled "Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail" the exhibition is made up of 13 installations dotted across the museum's many galleries.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![1MDB failed to detail items allegedly purchased with 1MDB funds - Rosmah 1MDB failed to detail items allegedly purchased with 1MDB funds - Rosmah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705309353_RosmahMansor.jpg)
1MDB failed to detail items allegedly purchased with 1MDB funds - Rosmah
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said 1MDB failed to detail items, worth more than RM1.6 billion that were allegedly received or purchased by her.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716979680_TeoNieChing.jpg)
MCMC blocks 549 pornographic, 69 prostitution websites since Jan
Teo Nie Ching said removed 308 pornographic items and 838 prostitution-related contents from various platforms, including X and Telegram.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![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