![Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734678191_TBMOBILEPUBLIC.jpg)
Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers
The research found no association between radio wave exposure from mobile phones and various cancers.
Sun Feb 09 2025
![Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51732175870_mobilephonesroad.jpg)
Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving
Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 2024
![KLIA immigration officers now banned from using mobile phones while on duty - Azam Baki KLIA immigration officers now banned from using mobile phones while on duty - Azam Baki](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81726646492_AzamBaki.jpg)
KLIA immigration officers now banned from using mobile phones while on duty - Azam Baki
This prevents 'counter setting' syndicates from allowing foreign nationals to enter Malaysia through 'special counter lanes'.
Wed Sep 18 2024
![No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725446763_STOPG.jpg)
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says
Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding increase in the incidence of brain cancers.
Wed Sep 04 2024
![Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers
The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
![MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713254902_CheGuBardWanMuh.jpg)
MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo
MCMC said investigating officers seized mobile phones of the three individuals believed to be used to upload relevant content under probe.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712113792_OpsKhasjpg.jpg)
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692200787_KanakKanak.jpg)
Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says
This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680692585_Samsung.jpg)
From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones
Mobile phones have been forged by a half-century of innovation.
Sun Apr 09 2023
![Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672815380_RUSSIA.jpg)
Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones
Mobile phones allowed the enemy to track and determine the coordinates of the soldiers' location for a missile strike, Russia said.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668847399_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir
If they are not allowed to bring mobile phones to the polling booths, they cannot reveal whom they voted for, Dr Mahathir said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666760718_PALESTIN.jpg)
Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian
Mohd Zaidi and Tengku Hazarul were charged today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report 5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665728706_ewaste.jpg)
5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report
Defunct cell phones are just the tip of the 44.48-million-ton iceberg of global electronic waste generated annually that isn't recycled.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man 11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665732841_KOMPLEKSMAHKAMAH.jpg)
11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man
Eleven individuals, including a woman, were charged in the Magistrate's Court today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![UK outlines plans to save public phone boxes UK outlines plans to save public phone boxes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636524961_LONDON.jpg)
UK outlines plans to save public phone boxes
The UK telco outlines proposals to save thousands of public telephone boxes from closure, despite near blanket ownership of mobile phones.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739236340_SamAltman.jpg)
OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports
Sam Altman says the company's board of directors intends to make clear it has no interest in Elon Musk's "supposed bid".
Tue Feb 11 2025
![US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739249913_TBANDREWTATE.jpg)
US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work
The suit by the woman alleged that the brothers attempted to "bully and harass" her through the defamation case.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739245869_Rolledsteel.jpg)
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
US President Donald Trump raises US aluminum tariffs to 25 pct, up from 10 pct, removing country exceptions and quota deals.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739246120_MarcoRubio.jpg)
Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio
Egyptian Foreign Minister stresses the importance of expediting Gaza's reconstruction while Palestinians remained there.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703473_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say
The female teacher is in hospital for self-inflicted wounds and hasn't been arrested yet as police continue investigating, an official says.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735790030_singapore.jpg)
Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm
Investigations found that the travel agency, was a front for an operation directed by a foreigner based overseas.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738580247_TBCEASEFIREGAZAjpg.jpg)
Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza
Trump says he could make a deal with Jordan and Egypt to take the displaced Palestinians.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739243806_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM
Thaipusam is a testament to how society can unite in an atmosphere full of respect, togetherness and family, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714195700_OpenAI.jpg)
Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI
OpenAI was valued at $157 bil in its last funding round, cementing its status as one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out' Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'
Trump cautions that Israel might want to override him on the issue and said he might speak to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Feb 11 2025