Sivagangga cluster: Six roadblocks mounted in Kubang Pasu district
Police have mounted six roadblocks in this district as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 linked to the Sivagangga cluster.
Mon Aug 03 2020
Kedah floods: 651 residents at evacuation centres
The number of flash flood victims in Kedah remains at 651 as of 8 am this morning.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Six-year-old girl drowns just before breaking fast
A six-year-old girl drowned in Kampung Batu 3 1/2, Jalan Sanglang-Kodiang here yesterday evening, just minutes before breaking fast with her favourite drink.
Wed May 31 2017
Oldest woman in Malaysia, aged 121 years, dies
The oldest woman in Malaysia, Puan Ahmad, aged 121 years, died in her granddaughter's house in Kampung Bendahara, Kodiang today.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Baby strangulated by pacifier strap
The toddler, Lai Xiang Zheng, had turned blue and was unconscious when his Thai mother Narumon Pasupah, 33, looked into him at 1.15pm.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Man who slit daughter's throat in Kodiang held
Police have arrested a man who slit the throat of his three-year-old daughter and later attempted to commit suicide by stabbing himself in the chest.
Sun May 22 2016
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