Deborah Henry: A Queen of Hearts, Offers Salve in Refugee Plight
From a beauty queen to a champion for education, AWANI Review’s Syed Farradino Omar talks to Fugee School co-founder, Deborah Henry on In Person.
Thu Mar 01 2018
In Memory Of Samantha Schubert
Close friends sing praises of the actress and ex-beauty queen in loving tribute.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Former Miss Malaysia/World 1991, Samantha Schubert dies at 47
TV/film actress and producer, Samantha Schubert died at the Prince Court Medical Centre at 7.16pm today after battling with pancreatic cancer. She was 47.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Miss Malaysia Universe 2014 Sabrina Beneett
The faces of Miss Universe Malaysia Sabrina Beneett, the country's representative in the Miss Universe competition which takes place in US.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Miss Universe 2014: The Goddess of Kenyalang is set to dazzle
Miss Malaysia Universe 2014 Sabrina Beneett will showcase exquisitely stunning and intricately crafted gowns from local designers Adila Long and Fiziwo to the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant
Thu Jan 22 2015
I have no interest in Malaysia, former Miss Malaysia tells High Court
Tycoon Khoo Kay Peng's wife, Pauline Chai says she has only one friend in Malaysia, and has no interest in the country at all.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Marriage with former Miss Malaysia irretrievably broken - Khoo Kay Peng
The billionaire said he tried to reconcile many times through religious groups and friends to save his marriage but it was unsuccessful.
Tue Nov 04 2014
Michelle Yeoh headed for counter-terrorist action in 'Strike Back'
The former Miss Malaysia will appear in the fifth and final season of the Cinemax action series "Strike Back."
Wed Sep 24 2014
Miss Malaysia to wear songket during pageant
Miss Malaysia Carey Ng will be wearing a Terengganu 'songket' during the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow, Russia next month.
Thu Oct 17 2013
Jawi denies allowing muslim finalist to compete in Miss Malaysia World 2013
Its director, Datuk Che Mat Che Ali, said no decision had been made by Jawi on the matter.
Sat Jul 27 2013
There is still hope for dropped finalists to compete in Miss Malaysia World pageant
After 17 years of the fatwa enactment that states it is 'haram' and sinful for a Muslim to join a beauty pageant, the controversial fatwa might be tweaked.
Fri Jul 26 2013
The men of God
Lawyer Zaid Ibrahim believes that JAIS and the moral and religious enforcers need to see things in a positive light.
Thu Jul 25 2013
Beauty pageant row shines spotlight on fatwas
The controversy surrounding four Muslim women who joined the Miss World Malaysia 2013 has brought the spotlight back on fatwas.
Thu Jul 25 2013
First Page: Miss Malaysia Universe 1970
Datin Josephine Lena Wong shares her experience being crowned the one and only Malaysian semi-finalist at the Miss Universe 1970 pageant.
Mon Jun 10 2013
Andrea Fonseka - "I am looking forward for motherhood"
Miss Malaysia Universe 2004, Andrea Veronica Fonseka is now looking forward for motherhood.
Thu Jun 06 2013
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