Mindef ready to mobilise assets if floods hit during GE15 - Hishammuddin
Mindef is always prepared to mobilise assets should a flood disaster hit at the same time as the upcoming GE15, its senior minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Budget 2023: Mindef to study allocations; focus on four cores - Hishammuddin
Mindef will study the Budget 2023 allocations it has received within the next two months, with a focus on four main cores, said Senior Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Handover of first LCS still within same timeline - Hishammuddin
The handover of the first LCS to the RMN is still within the timeline as announced earlier, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Thu Sep 15 2022
LCS project: Anwar's call merely for political mileage, says Hishammuddin
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for phase six of the LCS project to be stopped is merely for political mileage, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Malaysia, Saudi to elevate defence ties via formalisation of high-level committee - Hishammuddin
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to elevate defence ties through the formalisation of a High-Level Committee under three key pillars, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Johor polling day SOP well complied with - Hishammuddin
The SOP for the Johor state election has been well complied with by the voters going to the polls today, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Sat Mar 12 2022
RMN to receive first littoral combat ship in 2025 - Hishammuddin
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) would receive its first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in 2025, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Police confirm receiving Istana Negara report on fake letter to King
Kuala Lumpur police confirmed receiving a report from a representative from Istana Negara regarding a letter allegedly written by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Fri Jun 25 2021
COVID-19: Medical equipment from China on its way to Hospital Sungai Buloh
The first batch of medical equipment from China is on its way to Hospital Sungai Buloh, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Thu Mar 19 2020
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines join forces to safeguard Sulu Sea
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the joint initiative was aimed at countering the movement of violent extremists and terrorists across borders of the three nations.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Hawk fighter jets can still be used in RMAF operations - Minister
Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has no plans to replace the Hawk fighter jets, said Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Sun Jun 18 2017
MAF assurance on repair of flood-damaged houses
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein says he would monitor the floods, especially now in Kelantan and Terengganu.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Daish is a new phenomenon - Hishammuddin
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein describes the threat from Daish as different from others that Malaysia had previously faced.
Wed Jul 06 2016
Singapore, Thailand to be invited as observers for Sulu Sea patrol
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein says he has put forward the proposal to Singapore Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Just ignore Tun M's suit against Najib, Hishammuddin says
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has called on all quarters to ignore Tun M's suit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Thu Mar 24 2016
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
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