!['Bomb' joke gets man arrested at airport, delays three flights out of Kuching 'Bomb' joke gets man arrested at airport, delays three flights out of Kuching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51469088147_KuchingAirport.jpg)
'Bomb' joke gets man arrested at airport, delays three flights out of Kuching
The source said the man was checking in for a flight to Kota Baharu at about 10.30am.
Thu Jul 21 2016
![Woman remanded after clinic employees find body of abandoned infant Woman remanded after clinic employees find body of abandoned infant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41441192135_WOMENHANDCUFF.jpg)
Woman remanded after clinic employees find body of abandoned infant
Baharom said investigations revealed the suspect was believed to have given birth to the baby on Tuesday in a toilet near her workplace in Pengkalan Chepa.
Fri Apr 08 2016
![76 men nabbed in drug operation in Kota Baharu 76 men nabbed in drug operation in Kota Baharu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41438356507_HANDCUFF.jpg)
76 men nabbed in drug operation in Kota Baharu
The police detained 76 men linked to drug-related activities during a four-day operation beginning Feb 6, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.
Mon Feb 15 2016
![AirAsia celebrates Merdeka with fares from RM29 one-way AirAsia celebrates Merdeka with fares from RM29 one-way](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71434950184_AirAsiaGeneric.jpg)
AirAsia celebrates Merdeka with fares from RM29 one-way
AirAsia said flights to Penang, Kuala Terengganu, Alor Setar and Kota Baharu from Kuala Lumpur were from as low as RM29 one-way all-in.
Sun Aug 23 2015
![Maybank eyes RM100 million sales in ASB at MSAM 2015 Maybank eyes RM100 million sales in ASB at MSAM 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/51377946008_295x200.jpg)
Maybank eyes RM100 million sales in ASB at MSAM 2015
Maybank aims to boost its ASB sales by 20 per cent to RM100 million at the nine-day Malaysian Unit Trust Week (MSAM) 2015 here from RM86 million in Kota Baharu last year.
Sun Apr 19 2015
![KPWKM to provide support to rape victim and her family KPWKM to provide support to rape victim and her family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/41386257072_295x200.jpg)
KPWKM to provide support to rape victim and her family
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) and its district protection officers will provide support services to the family of the five-year-old girl reportedly raped in Kota Baharu, Kelantan.
Sat Mar 28 2015
![PAS spiritual leader, Nik Aziz Nik Mat dies at 84 PAS spiritual leader, Nik Aziz Nik Mat dies at 84](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/61423751521_295x200.jpg)
PAS spiritual leader, Nik Aziz Nik Mat dies at 84
PAS spiritual leader, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat passed away peacefully at his home in Kampung Pulau Melaka, Kota Baharu, Kelantan at 9.40pm today.
Thu Feb 12 2015
![Police obtain order to remand 12 suspects in random shooting over a woman Police obtain order to remand 12 suspects in random shooting over a woman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/41368329856_295x200.jpg)
Police obtain order to remand 12 suspects in random shooting over a woman
A seven-day remand order has been issued against 12 suspects detained for investigations into an incident of random shooting at a restaurant.
Tue Feb 10 2015
![Van ferrying back KL flood relief volunteers overturns, one seriously injured Van ferrying back KL flood relief volunteers overturns, one seriously injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51412517253_295x200.jpg)
Van ferrying back KL flood relief volunteers overturns, one seriously injured
One person was seriously injured when a van ferrying back 10 Federal Territory Umno flood relief volunteers from Pasir Mas skidded and overturned at KM 327 Jalan Kuala Lumpur-Kota Baharu.
Sun Jan 11 2015
![Works Ministry rules out damage to Kelantan bridge Works Ministry rules out damage to Kelantan bridge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41359943708_295x200.jpg)
Works Ministry rules out damage to Kelantan bridge
The Works Ministry today confirmed that the Sultan Yahya Petra Bridge in Kota Baharu had suffered no damage in the floods now ravaging Kelantan.
Sat Dec 27 2014
![Firefly provides rescue, relief flights to East Coast Firefly provides rescue, relief flights to East Coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/51371440088_295x200.jpg)
Firefly provides rescue, relief flights to East Coast
Firefly Airlines is spearheading the effort to provide rescue and relief flights to and from Kota Baharu as well as Kuala Terengganu.
Fri Dec 26 2014
![Number of flood victims rise to 119,000, Kota Baharu critical Number of flood victims rise to 119,000, Kota Baharu critical](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/51419595148_295x200.jpg)
Number of flood victims rise to 119,000, Kota Baharu critical
The number of flood victims in seven states has now reached 119,087 people with Kelantan having the highest number of victims.
Fri Dec 26 2014
![Sultan Yahya Petra bridge closed to all vehicles Sultan Yahya Petra bridge closed to all vehicles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/61419559422_295x200.jpg)
Sultan Yahya Petra bridge closed to all vehicles
The Sultan Yahya Petra Bridge connecting Kota Baharu town to Pasir Pekan in Tumpat, is now closed to all vehicles after the water in Sungai Kelantan rose above the bridge.
Fri Dec 26 2014
![Three killed as two cars collide head-on Three killed as two cars collide head-on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51412439543_295x200.jpg)
Three killed as two cars collide head-on
Two adults and a teenager were killed after two cars they were in were involved in a road accident at Jalan Kota Baharu-Kuala Krai near the Desa Pahlawan Camp on Tuesday.
Wed Dec 24 2014
![Flood: Epileptic man and toddler drown Flood: Epileptic man and toddler drown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/71418914096_295x200.jpg)
Flood: Epileptic man and toddler drown
The second wave of floods in Kelantan claimed its first lives when a man, who has epileptic seizures drowned from his inundated home here, today.
Thu Dec 18 2014
![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
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025