Dilemma of conditional support for Budget 2021
Concerns arise as certain quarters have placed conditional support for Budget 2021, which has to be approved to avoid greater risk to the economy and the country.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Anwar Ibrahim's plan to take over government may fail - Analyst
Mohd Azizuddin stressed that UMNO needs to give an in-depth explanation on the reconciliation that the party is trying bring.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Emergency not necessarily implemented nationwide - Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin
The declaration of an emergency order can be made if the country is faced with internal security issues, economic instability or public order.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Status quo remains, PN still rules - Political analysts
Sivamurugan describes Ahmad Zahid's announcement of UMNO not being with PN as having to do with pressure from UMNO members on him following rumours that PN would be officially registered.
Thu Jul 30 2020
Why has PAS declared itself opposition in Penang, not Selangor?
While PAS has decided to become an opposition in Penang, many analysts believe the party must do the same in Selangor, as well.
Sat Nov 21 2015
Sg Limau: A tightly fought encounter - Analyst
Political analyst from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani describes the clash for the Sungai Limau state seat as an interesting match to watch.
Wed Oct 23 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