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Ushering in the Year of the Monkey
Chinese around the world ushered in the Year of the Monkey and with it come questions about what lies in store for the lunar new year.
Tue Feb 09 2016
!['Silver Chariot' all set for annual procession accompanied by 150,000 devotees 'Silver Chariot' all set for annual procession accompanied by 150,000 devotees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71453391598_Thaipusam.jpg)
'Silver Chariot' all set for annual procession accompanied by 150,000 devotees
The procession, which will begin from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun HS Lee to Batu Caves at 10pm, will officially start the Thaipusam festival.
Fri Jan 22 2016
![The Junk Bookstore at Jalan Tun H.S Lee The Junk Bookstore at Jalan Tun H.S Lee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/71397142784_300x250.jpg)
The Junk Bookstore at Jalan Tun H.S Lee
The Junk Bookstore at Jalan Tun H.S Lee
Thu Apr 10 2014
![MRT Corp announces long-term road closure at Jalan Tun H. S. Lee MRT Corp announces long-term road closure at Jalan Tun H. S. Lee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/81357638478_295x200.jpg)
MRT Corp announces long-term road closure at Jalan Tun H. S. Lee
The closure was to facilitate the construction of a diaphragm wall for the future Pasar Seni Station.
Sat Jan 18 2014
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025