Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended
Pakistan temporarily suspends mobile phone services and closed some land borders to maintain law and order, as voting commenced.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Retno hopes Malaysia-Indonesia maritime and land boundary MOU will be finalised next year
Indonesia hopes that the MoU on sea and land borders with Malaysia would be finalised next year, said Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
Thu Dec 29 2022
M'sia-S'pore border reopening: Traffic flow expected to surge this weekend
The number of vehicles on the Johor Causeway and the Second Link Expressway is expected to surge from this weekend following the reopening of Malaysia-Singapore land borders from midnight today.
Thu Mar 31 2022
All public transport vehicles to S'pore can operate from April 1 - Wee
All classes of public transport vehicles plying between Malaysia and Singapore will be allowed to operate from April 1 in line with the reopening of land borders between the two countries.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Thailand has agreed to opening of land borders in Wang Kelian, Bukit Kayu Hitam - PM
Thailand has agreed to open its land borders with Malaysia in Wang Kelian, Perlis and Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah from April 1, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Fri Mar 25 2022
Malaysia-Singapore agree to reopen land borders from April 1
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to reopen their land borders for fully vaccinated travellers beginning April 1 without the need to take COVID-19 pre-departure and arrival tests or be quarantined.
Thu Mar 24 2022
PM Ismail Sabri's visit to Thailand expected to bring 'good news' on reopening land borders
Ismail Sabri is scheduled to go on a working visit to Bangkok from Feb 24 to 26.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Military to enhance surveillance along Sabah border
Malaysia has set up the National Task Force to ensure its coastline and land borders are not easily penetrable.
Sat May 16 2020
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024