Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024
King and Queen depart for home after Brunei visit
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah departed for home today after ending their three-day state visit to Brunei.
Tue Oct 15 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Tennis - 'King of Clay' Nadal to end stellar career after injury-hit spell
Rafa Nadal will call time on his illustrious but injury-plagued career after next month's Davis Cup Finals.
Thu Oct 10 2024
BNM issues commemorative coins to mark Sultan Ibrahim's installation as 17th King
The coins will be available in three denominations and will be available for purchase through BNM's online system.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Pope Francis, pressed by Belgium on sexual abuse, says Church acting 'decisively'
Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Fri Sep 27 2024
King Of Malaysia grants audience to premier Li Qiang in Beijing
Sultan Ibrahim is making his maiden state visit to China from Sept 19-22 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK's accession into CPTPP
MITI said Malaysia joins Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Peru in the ratification process.
Fri Sep 20 2024
King to meet two top Chinese leaders today
His Majesty, who ascended the throne on Jan 31, 2024, is making his maiden state visit to China from Sept 19 to 22 at the invitation of Xi.
Fri Sep 20 2024
King presented with financial statements of federal and state governments
The 2025 Budget is scheduled to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18.
Wed Sep 18 2024
King, Queen to grace Maulidur Rasul celebration
Themed 'Al-Falah Pemacu Malaysia MADANI', the event is being attended by some 6,000 guests.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Prince Harry turns 40 on Sunday with eyes focused on his future
Prince Harry said his concern about his immediate family's security, meant he would not return home, amid hostility from tabloid press.
Fri Sep 13 2024
King, Queen to grace Maulidur Rasul celebration at PICC on Monday
The highlight of the celebration will be the presentation of the National Maulidur Rasul Awards by Sultan Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Blogger Raja Petra dies aged 74 in United Kingdom
Raja Petra Kamarudin's death was confirmed by his brother, Raja Idris, this morning.
Tue Sep 10 2024
New Maori Queen anointed as her father, the King, is buried
The new Maori Queen is chosen by Maori elders to replace her father, who died after his surgery last week.
Thu Sep 05 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
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