Study shows how snakes got an evolutionary leg up on the competition
Snakes experienced a burst of innovation early in their history and have evolved at a rate perhaps three to five times faster than lizard.
Fri Feb 23 2024
47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia
The pythons and two lizards were concealed in the passenger's baggage.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Quack 'aphrodisiac' from lizard a hit in Pakistan
In a clamorous bazaar, hot-blooded Pakistani men seek a cold-blooded cure for their sexual ills.
Sun May 14 2023
Some lizards are also stress eaters
When they hear noises that are too loud, such as airplanes, some lizards tend to ingest larger quantities of food.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe
Customers can enjoy a hot cuppa and observe or interact with the cafe's resident reptiles at the wildlife-friendly cafe.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction
The giant lizards are only found on the remote island of Komodo and several neighbouring islands in eastern Indonesia.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Somaliland police arrests man attempting to smuggle 200 lizards to Egypt
The reptiles, which were wrapped in clothes and hidden in bags, were handed over to the ministry of environment, authorities said.
Wed Sep 15 2021
50 years after his death, Paris remembers Jim Morrison
Half a century since his death, Jim Morrison remains a fabled presence in the City of Light.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Firefighters kept busy rescuing snakes, lizards
Firefighters were summoned today to catch a three-metre-long python in Iskandar Puteri, Gelang Patah.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Man rescues monitor lizard, becomes internet hero
A man who overcame his fear of monitor lizards to rescue one has become an internet hero.
Tue May 26 2020
Godzilla gets residency in Tokyo
Fictional city-wrecking monster Godzilla has been granted special residency in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, as a newly-installed model of the lizard's huge head proves a pull to visitors.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Facebook says outage due to technical foul up, denies cyber attack
Facebook has issued a statement denying that there was an attack on its servers which has caused the downtime on Monday, disabling users from accessing its services for some 40 minutes.
Tue Jan 27 2015
MAS website hackers threaten new attack
While the Malaysia Airlines website is already back to normal, a tweet from the Lizard Squad said that they are organising an email dump.
Tue Jan 27 2015
MAS hacking could be avoided if system constantly monitored - CyberSecurity
The hacking of Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) official website could be avoided if the Domain Name System (DNS) server is constantly monitored and updated.
Mon Jan 26 2015
MAS: Customers' data allegedly compromised, minister's itinerary among leaked
The image posted on Twitter showed Mustapa's name listed in the booking system for a trip from Subang Airport to Kota Bharu on 26 January.
Mon Jan 26 2015
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
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024