Anwar passes Parliamentary test of legitimacy as 10th PM
Anwar today confirmed his legitimacy as the 10th Prime Minister when the motion on vote of confidence for him was approved by majority voice.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Amendments to Employment Act for seven-day paternity leave approved
Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265), which among others, proposed for paternity leave to be increased to seven days, was approved in the Dewan Rakyat today with a majority voice vote.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Dewan Rakyat passes Finance Bill 2021 with voice vote
The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Finance Bill 2021 with a majority voice vote.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Johor Legislative Assembly approves State Budget 2022
The Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting today approved the State Budget 2022. Its Speaker, Suhaizan Kaiat said the budget was passed with a majority voice.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Dewan Rakyat approves Budget 2022 at policy stage
The Dewan Rakyat today approved Budget 2022 at the policy stage with a majority voice vote.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Supplementary Supply Bill (2019) 2020 approved at policy stage
The Supplementary Supply Bill (2019) 2020 to seek additional expenditure totalling RM7,005,753,850 for services in 2019 was approved at the policy stage by majority voice in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Tue Aug 11 2020
People's Congress does not represent majority voices - Hishammuddin
The presence of 2,000-odd people and several leaders including former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Peoples Congress did not represent the majority of people in the country.
Sun Mar 27 2016
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