ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 2024
Queen Elizabeth II: The biggest constant in an ever-changing world
For many, Queen Elizabeth II was the only British monarch they have ever known. Now the UK enters a new era with her heir taking the throne.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Anwar's review of the Tommy Thomas memoir
In extravagant prose beyond the reach of most Malaysian understanding given the standard of English in our country, DSAI tried to offer an even-handed measure of Tommy Thomas' memoir.
Tue Feb 16 2021
ASEAN should be a unified entity to gain more from China's economy - CARI
Data from the Chinese General Administration of Customs showed that in the first two months of 2020, ASEAN surpassed the EU and became China's largest trading partner.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Banking industry is ready for HSR, says Munir
Bank Muamalat Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Mohd Munir Abdul Majid said the countries currently bidding for the project are also already well-established in terms of technology.
Wed Jul 20 2016
ASEAN focuses on removal on non-tariff barriers in four sectors in 2016
ASEAN focuses on the removal of non-tariff barriers in four sectors this year, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid said.
Wed May 04 2016
Merger talks with MBSB going on smoothly, says Bank Muamalat Chairman
The merger negotiations between Bank Muamalat and Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) is going on very well and smoothly, says Bank Muamalat Chairman Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Leaders to put their thinking caps on post-2015 Asean - Munir Majid
Asean member countries should put their thinking caps on the post-2015 Asean to reap a meaningful achievement from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) target.
Wed Nov 19 2014
MH370: Malaysia, China capable of reaching amicable solution post tragedy
The Malaysian and Chinese government is confident of reaching an amicable solution in order to avoid controversies post the MH370 tragedy.
Thu Apr 03 2014
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