![Govt to pay up to 60 pct of losses incurred by pilgrims affected by postponement of umrah travel Govt to pay up to 60 pct of losses incurred by pilgrims affected by postponement of umrah travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644133944_TBAHMADMARZUKjpg.jpg)
Govt to pay up to 60 pct of losses incurred by pilgrims affected by postponement of umrah travel
The government will pay up to 60 pct of the losses incurred by pilgrims affected by the month-long temporary postponement of umrah travel imposed since Jan 8.
Sun Feb 06 2022
![RM40.7 bln losses last year were the biggest losses in the SMSE sector so far - MEDAC RM40.7 bln losses last year were the biggest losses in the SMSE sector so far - MEDAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603438973_WanJunaidiWanJun.jpg)
RM40.7 bln losses last year were the biggest losses in the SMSE sector so far - MEDAC
The total of RM40.7 billion losses last year from the MSME sector as a result of a nationwide strict lockdown order were by far the biggest ever losses incurred by the sector.
Thu Jul 29 2021
![33 water houses in Kampung Tanjung Aru destroyed in fire 33 water houses in Kampung Tanjung Aru destroyed in fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621901853_FIREKGTGARU.jpg)
33 water houses in Kampung Tanjung Aru destroyed in fire
There was no report of a casualty and the department is investigating the cause of the fire and losses incurred.
Tue May 25 2021
![MAFI conducts agricultural flood damage assessment MAFI conducts agricultural flood damage assessment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607845296_MAFI.jpg)
MAFI conducts agricultural flood damage assessment
MAFI said assistance would be provided based on damages and losses incurred by livestock breeders and fishermen affected by the flood.
Sun Dec 13 2020
![Traders in Napoh filing lawsuit against Nasi Kandar Salleh owner Traders in Napoh filing lawsuit against Nasi Kandar Salleh owner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597402242_Napoh.jpg)
Traders in Napoh filing lawsuit against Nasi Kandar Salleh owner
100 traders around Napoh whose income have been affected have lodged complaints and want to seek compensation for losses incurred.
Fri Aug 14 2020
![Thailand's Yingluck a no-show for negligence ruling, verdict postponed Thailand's Yingluck a no-show for negligence ruling, verdict postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41503631045_YingluckShinawatra.jpg)
Thailand's Yingluck a no-show for negligence ruling, verdict postponed
Yingluck faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty in a case centred on the multi-billion dollar losses incurred by a rice subsidy scheme for farmers.
Fri Aug 25 2017
![Haze: Penang MCA wants Indonesia to compensate Malaysia Haze: Penang MCA wants Indonesia to compensate Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71443974754_chewmeifun.jpg)
Haze: Penang MCA wants Indonesia to compensate Malaysia
Penang MCA has called on the government to ask the Indonesian government to compensate Malaysia for the losses incurred in tackling the haze issue.
Sun Oct 04 2015
![Easily gullible, reason many fall victims of fraudulent Umrah agencies Easily gullible, reason many fall victims of fraudulent Umrah agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/41378772916_295x200.jpg)
Easily gullible, reason many fall victims of fraudulent Umrah agencies
Tribunal for Consumer Claims receives 1,826 cases of fraud, involving umrah pacakges with losses incurred exceeding RM10 million.
Sat May 03 2014
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![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