Sultan Ibrahim of Johor state installed as Malaysia's 17th king
The monarchy plays a mostly ceremonial role in Malaysia, but its influence has grown in recent years.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Johor to hold international-level meets to become sports powerhouse
Johor State Sports Council director said, so far, rugby, cycling and athletics are among the competitions it has planned to organise.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Pak Jamil, the longest serving life prisoner who received a royal pardon
Jamil Arshad received a royal pardon from the Sultan of Johor and was finally returned to his hometown in Indonesia.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Johor govt always concerned about Orang Asli's socio-economic development - Sultan Ibrahim
The Johor state government is always concerned about the socio-economic development and welfare of the Orang Asli community, says the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Johor to ban foam party at leading hotel in Johor Bahru
The Johor state government is expected to ban the Foam Party that has been organised at a leading hotel's swimming pool in Johor Bahru tomorrow.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Johor Assembly approves RM1.73 bln state budget for 2023
The Johor state assembly has approved a RM1.73 billion budget for next year after it was debated for seven days at the 56-member DUN.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Cabinet post: Johor State Assembly congratulates Simpang Jeram, Perling assemblymen
The Johor state assembly today congratulated Salahuddin Ayub on his appointment as minister and Liew Chin Tong as deputy minister.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Absent Johor assemblymen not allowed to delegate oral questions - Speaker
The Johor State Assembly decided that assemblymen who are absent will not be allowed to delegate their oral questions to other members present, effective next year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Johor State Assembly congratulates PM Anwar
Mohd Puad in his welcoming address at the Budget sitting of the 15th Johor State Assembly today congratulated the newly minted PM.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Onn Hafiz urges all parties to refrain from issuing statements that can disrupt Johor administration
Onn Hafiz has urged all parties to refrain from issuing statements that could disrupt the administration of the Johor state government.
Sat Nov 26 2022
State govt to continue creating jobs for Johor youths - Onn Hafiz
The Johor state government will continue to create job opportunities for young people in the state in line with its target to be a developed state by 2030.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Public holiday for Johor to celebrate JDT's Super League win, Sukma victory
The Johor state government has declared today as a public holiday for the state to commemorate JDT's ninth consecutive Super League win, and the ten cups the team won this year.
Sat Oct 15 2022
BN's victory in Melaka, Johor state elections can be repeated without Pas - Ahmad Maslan
Ahmad Maslan has called on BN supporters to look at the victory the coalition gained without PAS on their side in the Melaka and Johor state elections as a benchmark.
Sat Oct 15 2022
PH proposes bipartisan select committees in Johor State Assembly
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has proposed the establishment of five bipartisan select committees in the Johor State Assembly.
Wed May 25 2022
BN's win in Johor polls no guarantee of GE15 victory - Hasni
Barisan Nasional's (BN) win in the Johor state election last March cannot guarantee a victory in the upcoming 15th General Election, Johor BN chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said.
Sat Apr 23 2022
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