Gov't supports move to gazette Kampung Laut Mosque as Unesco World Heritage Site - Ismail Sabri
The government fully supports the move to gazette the Kampung Laut Mosque as a National Monument under the National Heritage Department and as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Fri Sep 09 2022
National Heritage Dept prepared to help in move to gazette "Rumah Tiang 12" as heritage building
The National Heritage Department is prepared to assist Johan Ariff Ismail, 52, the owner of Rumah Tiang 12, which is estimated to be over a hundred years old, to be gazetted as a heritage building.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Daily Dose @ 5:Trustees blocking efforts to gazette CBN as heritage site, Jokowi orders optimal search effort for missing submarine crew
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Fri Apr 23 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia uses oil-backed trust fund to pay for vaccines, No sign of Indonesia's missing submarine
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Breaking fast with heritage food at OpenHouse Restaurant, Suria KLCC
Have you ever tasted a dish called "Sambal Neraka" or dessert known as "Hati Sukma" ?
Fri Apr 16 2021
Shipwreck found in Lipis believed to be from 18th or 19th century
A ship's hull found after the floodwaters receded is believed to be from the 18th or 19th century.
Sat Jan 16 2021
548 items listed as intangible heritage
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) through the National Heritage Department (JWN), has gazetted 548 items as Intangible Heritage under the National Heritage Act 2005.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Silat, now on global stage with UNESCO recognition
The recognition by UNESCO in 2019 has helped in promoting the finesse of the Malay martial art to the world.
Wed Apr 08 2020
'Change George Town, Butterworth to original names'
The name of Tanjong was changed to George Town in 1786 by Francis Light and Bagan's name was changed to Butterworth in 1800 by former Governor of Prince of Wales Island, Alexander William Leith.
Wed Oct 05 2016
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024