Malaysia, like other ASEAN countries, will continue to be neutral, attract investments to region
Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its neutral stance so that more investment and trade will flow to ASEAN.
Fri Sep 20 2024
‘Big storm’ coming, ASEAN must strengthen cohesion and unity - Kishore Mahbubani
Amid rising US-China tensions, Kishore Mahbubani urges ASEAN leaders to unite to navigate the challenging geopolitical landscape
Sat Sep 14 2024
Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's economy is open and has established cooperative relations with all countries.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Australian police investigating assault complaint against Taylor Swift's father
Taylor Swift and her father arrived at the Neutral Bay wharf following a late-night cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Tue Feb 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Thailand's neutral stance tested as Israel pushes boundaries: Questions arise over Thailand's tolerance
Thailands neutrality is being put to test once again as the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok continues with their relentless anti-Hamas campaign.
Mon Jan 29 2024
PM to attend AZEC and meet Malaysian Diaspora in Tokyo
AZEC is a collaborative platform aimed at advancing carbon neutrality and energy transition to achieve zero emission targets.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Bomb attack targets Turkish capital, Kurdish militants claim responsibility
The blast killed one of the attackers and authorities "neutralised", or killed, the other, the interior minister said.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Most rainforest carbon offsets 'worthless' - Media analysis
Buying carbon credits by financing projects to protect rainforests has become a popular way for companies to claim they are carbon neutral.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Post-GE15: Civil servants to carry out responsibility with full dedication - Zuki
Mohd Zuki said civil servants are committed to upholding the concept of neutrality and government of the day based on the rule of law.
Sun Nov 20 2022
[COLUMNIST] Brussels Effect will accelerate sustainable supply chains in Malaysia
EU CBAM will play a pivotal role in pushing Malaysia to become a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Tax policies key to encouraging corporations to embrace ESG - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the Malaysia is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Ukraine willing to be neutral, says Russia wants to split nation
Ukraine is willing to become neutral and compromise over the status of the eastern Donbass region as part of a peace deal, Zelenskiy said.
Mon Mar 28 2022
More Ukrainians flee, as UN says health centres hit during Russian assault
Attacks on healthcare facilities or workers breach medical neutrality and are violations of international humanitarian law, Tedros said.
Sun Mar 06 2022
EMIR Research response to DNB's 5G voyage of semantics acrobatics
DNB should become the neutral entity that will solely focus on actively expanding passive network infrastructure, EMIR Research says.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Latest research shows three doses of Sinovac vaccine effective against Omicron
New research data recently published by Sinovac Biotech Ltd shows that three doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine produced higher neutralising antibodies in 95 per cent of recipients against Omicron.
Sat Jan 22 2022
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