![Kongsi Women: The females behind Malaysia's iconic landmarks Kongsi Women: The females behind Malaysia's iconic landmarks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678216917_kongsiwomen.png)
Kongsi Women: The females behind Malaysia's iconic landmarks
Behind Malaya's development as an independent nation were scores of strong female labourers that made up 60 per cent of construction crews.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![EMCO in two localities in Melaka, Sabah from May 16 EMCO in two localities in Melaka, Sabah from May 16](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620986353_ismailsabri.jpg)
EMCO in two localities in Melaka, Sabah from May 16
The government has decided to implement the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) at Kampung Lubok Redan, Alor Gajah, Melaka and Lorong 2 Kampung Kongsi 8, Tawau, Sabah from May 16 to 29.
Fri May 14 2021
![CIDB orders closure of hotel undergoing refurbishment CIDB orders closure of hotel undergoing refurbishment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612782882_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
CIDB orders closure of hotel undergoing refurbishment
Inspections carried out found that the main contractor had failed to submit documents and permits related to the construction of a kongsi house.
Mon Feb 08 2021
![Employers must inform on accommodation for their foreign workers - Annuar Employers must inform on accommodation for their foreign workers - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612708481_TanSriAnnuarMusa.jpg)
Employers must inform on accommodation for their foreign workers - Annuar
Tan Sri Annuar Musa said this was to ensure that these workers would not be living in over-crowded kongsi houses.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![CMCO: Rak Kongsi Rezeki helps the needy in Kudat CMCO: Rak Kongsi Rezeki helps the needy in Kudat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602761523_RakKongsiRezeki.jpg)
CMCO: Rak Kongsi Rezeki helps the needy in Kudat
Norlizah and her team would constantly monitor and stock up the items on the shelves to ensure the needy would get to enjoy the aid.
Thu Oct 15 2020
![Police looking for 4 Indonesians who fled after COVID-19 screenings Police looking for 4 Indonesians who fled after COVID-19 screenings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589409153_POLIS.jpg)
Police looking for 4 Indonesians who fled after COVID-19 screenings
The police are looking for four Indonesian workers who ran away from a kongsi house in Sepang after undergoing COVID-19 tests.
Wed May 20 2020
![Kurang tiga minggu, Marvel kongsi teaser terakhir Avengers: Endgame Kurang tiga minggu, Marvel kongsi teaser terakhir Avengers: Endgame](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/51554258585_AvengersTrailer.jpg)
Kurang tiga minggu, Marvel kongsi teaser terakhir Avengers: Endgame
Apa yang tambahkan keterujaan itu adalah, Marvel baru sahaja lancarkan teaser terbaharu dan yang terakhir sebelum ia mula ditayangkan di pawagam.
Wed Apr 03 2019
![Police cripple 'Susu Kangkang Gang', arrest five Police cripple 'Susu Kangkang Gang', arrest five](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496994465_gengsusukangkang.jpg)
Police cripple 'Susu Kangkang Gang', arrest five
The suspects comprising two men and three women were picked up at 6.55pm when they attempted to shoplift branded milk powder at a convenience store in Dataran Sunway.
Fri Jun 09 2017
!['Rumah kongsi' razed to the ground in fire 'Rumah kongsi' razed to the ground in fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81435595400_KebakaranFire.jpg)
'Rumah kongsi' razed to the ground in fire
xxxxIt took several Rescue and Fire Department personnel from three fire station to control the fire at Kampung Sri Makmur in Taman Sri Gombak here today.
Sun Dec 25 2016
![Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41480855838_KesPukul.jpg)
Man assaulted at cemetery for insulting deceased Datuk
In the 5pm incident the following day, the 47-year-old victim was assaulted at the Khoo Kongsi cemetery near the Thean Teik Highway in Air Itam here on Friday.
Sun Dec 04 2016
![Murder of businessman: Family to take action against security firm Murder of businessman: Family to take action against security firm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41480772339_tembakjambatanpu.jpg)
Murder of businessman: Family to take action against security firm
Ong's wife, Datin Vivian Cheow said the bodyguard was just a day into his job and serving for her husband upon recommendation by the firm.
Sat Dec 03 2016
![Body of Indonesian woman found with slash wounds at kongsi Body of Indonesian woman found with slash wounds at kongsi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41459298961_ACPAzmiAdam.jpg)
Body of Indonesian woman found with slash wounds at kongsi
The body of an Indonesian woman whose neck was slit was found in a dormitory at Kampung Paya, Jalan Raja Uda.
Wed Mar 30 2016
![Charred body found after fire at kongsi Charred body found after fire at kongsi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81435595400_KebakaranFire.jpg)
Charred body found after fire at kongsi
The charred body of a man was found after a fire destroyed a 20-unit kongsi at a housing construction site in Persiaran Alif Harmoni near Taman Damansara Alif here Thursday, police said.
Fri Sep 11 2015
![Myanmar found bludgeoned to death, compatriot detained Myanmar found bludgeoned to death, compatriot detained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/61384358852_295x200.jpg)
Myanmar found bludgeoned to death, compatriot detained
A Myanmar was found bludgeoned to death, following a fight with a group of compatriots behind a 'kongsi' of a housing project in Jalan Permatang Rawa.
Mon Jun 01 2015
![Second Cameron Highlands landslide kills Indonesian migrant worker Second Cameron Highlands landslide kills Indonesian migrant worker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/41419999693_295x200.jpg)
Second Cameron Highlands landslide kills Indonesian migrant worker
The landslide smashed into a 'kongsi' (workers' quarters) at a vegetable farm in Jalan Desa Corina, Kampung Raja trapping the worker.
Wed Dec 31 2014
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025