Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology
EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Wed Oct 16 2024
France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning
French authorities ordered Omar Binladin out of the country for social media posts deemed sympathetic of terrorism.
Wed Oct 09 2024
122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit
The lack of direct flights from many ASEAN capitals led to an impromptu gathering of regional heavyweights on the same plane to Vientiane.
Mon Oct 07 2024
GISBH followers lack resources to flee the country - IGP
Police believe that GISBH followers are still in the country because they lack the financial means to escape to neighbouring countries like Thailand.
Wed Sep 25 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
AWANI Tonight: 20 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. GISBH: Perlis issues fatwa labelling company a deviant sect
2. Penang DAP: All eyes on party polls, new leadership
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. GISBH: Perlis issues fatwa labelling company a deviant sect
2. Penang DAP: All eyes on party polls, new leadership
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Sep 20 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: Perlis issues fatwa labelling company a deviant sect
The Perlis State Fatwa Committee has declared the beliefs and teachings of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISB) as deviant, becoming the first state to do so.
Fri Sep 20 2024
How migrant workers suffered to craft the 'Made in Italy' luxury label
Z Production and other workshops employed undocumented migrants there with no prior experience in leather-making to produce luxury products.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance
Post-pandemic cost hikes in raw materials, labor, and freight hit Tupperware's margins hard.
Wed Sep 18 2024
OP Global: Victims found to suffer from physical and emotional abuse
There are elements of child labour and exploitation with those under 18 forced to work by selling goods, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Tue Sep 17 2024
UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'
We have courts, but we see that the decisions of courts are not respected, and it is this kind of limbo of accountability, says Guterres.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis
Experts suggest shifting prisons' focus to rehab and bridging the digital divide to better prepare inmates for life outside.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 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