Motion urging Lim Guan Eng to take leave as Chief Minister sent to Speaker
The motion urging Lim Guan Eng to take leave as Penang Chief Minister has been handed over to Speaker of the Penang State Assembly Datuk Law Choo Kiang, said Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Guan Eng's motion to condemn Shabudin an act of revenge - Zainal
This followed a motion by Shabudin in parliament last year about purchase of a property below market price by Guan Eng.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Penang government ready to face no-confidence motion: Guan Eng
The motion should be tabled by state opposition chief Datuk Jahara Hamid and not by others so that it is seen as serious.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Penang CM ordered to pay in 'racist grandmother' defamation suit
High Court ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM500,000 to Datuk Jahara Hamid for defaming her with a "racist grandmother" label.
Fri Jul 03 2015
Leaders from both sides of the political divide pay tribute to Karpal Singh
Among them were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri, Penang opposition leader Datuk Jahara Hamid, PKR deputy president Azmin Ali and several Barisan Nasional state assemblymen.
Sat Apr 19 2014
PKR Wanita chief slams Guan Eng for racist remark
Zuraida Kamarudin says the sexist remark against state opposition leader Jahara Hamid was unbecoming of a chief minister.
Sun Dec 22 2013
BN reps stage walkout at Penang state assembly
All 10 Barisan Nasional assemblymen reportedly staged a walkout from the Penang state assembly on Monday following a heated debate on the 2014 Budget.
Mon Dec 09 2013
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