Sarawak aims to light up 22,360 rural homes in next few years
Sarawak through its energy company, Sarawak Energy Berhad, aims to light up about 22,360 rural homes in this vast state in the coming years with reliable 24-hour electricity supply.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Beef up security for state ministers, assistant ministers - Fatimah
Datuk Fatimah Abdullah said unlike federal ministers and deputy ministers, state ministers do not have bodyguards or police escorts.
Tue Dec 17 2013
Belaga express boat accident: Names of missing passengers revealed
The search and rescue team on the express boat accident in Belaga found 11 more survivors, bringing the total number of survivors to 192.
Wed May 29 2013
Second Sarawak river boat tragedy since 2010
The boat express service, which is one of the popular mode of transportation in Sarawak, has witnessed another accident today.
Tue May 28 2013
Belaga boat accident: Search and rescue efforts on-going, 23 still missing.
The search and rescue efforts on the express boat sinking accident near Belaga, Sarawak, is still on-going.
Tue May 28 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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