Friday prayers: New ruling made on advice from Selangor Health director
The new ruling on the implementation of Friday prayer in Selangor, which received the consent of the Sultan of Selangor was made after obtaining advice and views from the Selangor Health director.
Thu Jan 20 2022
JAWI sets new limit on number of congregants in mosques, surau
JAWI has made a new ruling on the number of congregants allowed to perform the Friday and obligatory prayers, as well as for the coming Aidiladha prayer, at mosques and suraus.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Taekwondo: New ruling no hindrance for national squad to excel at SEA Games
Taekwondo Malaysia (TM) is optimistic its national exponents will display excellent showmanship despite the new ruling and system to be applied at the upcoming 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Sun Mar 26 2017
Indonesian live-in maids: New ruling only takes effect from 2017
Domestic helpers who are already employed, will not be affected by Indonesia's new ruling not to send its women abroad as live-in maids and housekeepers.
Wed May 18 2016
Car windscreen, window tint new ruling on Nov 1
From Nov 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will enforce a new regulation on the tint for car windscreens and windows.
Mon Sep 29 2014
Romanian drama 'Child's Pose' wins Berlin fest's top prize
"Child's Pose", a mother-son psychodrama set among post-communist Romania's new ruling class, won the Golden Bear top prize at the 63rd Berlin film festival Saturday.
Sat Feb 16 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