Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Trapped and jobless, Gaza youths look for a way out
A rising number of Palestinians are making the perilous crossing to Europe, driven to escape repeated wars.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Contractor charged with murder of jobless man
A contractor was charged in the Pasir Puteh Magistrate's Court today with the murder of an unemployed man more than a year ago.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Jobless man charged with murder of step-daughter
Stephen Raj was charged with murdering his 11-year-old step-daughter last week.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Ringgit stronger against US dollar on lower US bond yield
The rising US jobless claims, weaker housing sales and slightly lower US bond yields, ultimately favoured the ringgit.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Jobless man fined RM1,000 for hitting disabled teen at Taiping Lake Gardens
An unemployed man was fined RM1,000 by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to intentionally causing injury to a disabled teenager at the Taiping Lake Gardens last Saturday.
Tue May 10 2022
Govt to focus on lowering jobless rate by providing more employment opportunities - Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to focus on lowering the unemployment rate by providing more employment opportunities as well as efforts to revive the economic sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Govt initiatives have brought down jobless rate - Tengku Zafrul
Various initiatives by the government to expand job opportunities for Malaysians have managed to bring down the unemployment rate to 4.2 pct at the end of 2021.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Jobless man charged with murdering his mother
Mohamed Azam was charged with murdering Hamisah Ismail at a house in Pasir Penambang on Jan 15.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Positive indicators show GDP growth of 5.5-6.5 pct in 2022 can be achieved - Tengku Zafrul
Positive indicators, including the declining jobless rate, have shown that national economic growth of 5.5-6.5 per cent this year can be achieved, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Unemployed man who decapitated mum was under influence of drugs - Police
Selangor police chief confirmed that a jobless man who is suspected to have decapitated his mother in Kampung Baru Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor on Jan 15 was under the influence of drugs.
Mon Jan 17 2022
165,000 made jobless in Selangor as at June 2021
Selangor recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4 per cent unemployed persons as at June this year following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Oct 12 2021
12MP initiatives should show concern for issue of distribution to all groups - Muhyiddin
At the start of the 12MP implementation, there must be aggressive efforts made to identify the jobless due to the pandemic, Muhyiddin said.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Jobless man pleads not guilty to torturing cat
Azizul was charged with unreasonably causing pain and suffering to the animal by dragging it on the road in Jalan Attaduri.
Mon Jun 14 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024