Special measures to tackle issue of cross-border nuptials
Datuk Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid said currently there were no special measures to speed up the legalisation process and to manage the issuance of related documents, unlike for Rohingya refugees.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Kedah disagrees with FT proposal for Langkawi
Datuk Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid says as 'landlords', the state government had the right to object to the proposal.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Langkawi to impose tourism promotion levy beginning July 1
Datuk Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid said the quantum of the Langkawi Tourism Promotion Levy would depend on the class of accommodation.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Kedah Regency Council receives names of candidates to replace Mukhriz - Najib
The Kedah Regency Council has received the names of candidates to replace Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, indicating an imminent end to the states MB feud.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Human bones in Kuala kedah to be gathered and re-buried
A meeting would be held with the relevant authorities including the state Mufti Department on the relocation process and the burial site for the remains.
Tue Oct 27 2015
Mukhriz denies Kedah will implement dress code for Muslim women
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has denied that the Kedah Government planned to implement a dress code for Muslim women in the state.
Wed Oct 14 2015
Trader finds several torn Quran pages in aluminium container
A trader was shocked after finding several torn pages of the Quran which were believed to have been burned in an aluminium container at a food court near the Main Market, here today.
Thu Nov 20 2014
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