Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message
Lee Hsien Loong said it is a good time for young couples to add a "little dragon" to their families.
Fri Feb 09 2024
"Brace ourselves for the uncertainties ahead", PM Lee tells Singaporeans
"We must brace ourselves for the uncertainties ahead," the republic's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told fellow Singaporeans in his New Year Message 2023 today.
Sat Dec 31 2022
PM Ismail Sabri to deliver New Year message at 9pm
It will also be streamed live on the prime minister's official Facebook account.
Fri Dec 31 2021
In dueling New Year messages, Trump reflects while Biden looks ahead
Trump said in a video posted on Twitter: "We have to be remembered for what's been done."
Fri Jan 01 2021
Malaysians must come together as a united rakyat - MCA President
Malaysia's multiculturalism is one of the nation's greatest strengths, hence MCA's unwavering commitment to protecting its fabric of social harmony.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Prime Minister's New Year 2016 message
Following is the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's new year message.
Thu Dec 31 2015
1MDB's debt reduced by RM40.4 billion - Najib
In his New Year message today, Najib said he was pleased with the progress as he had promised that the debt issue would be resolved by year-end.
Thu Dec 31 2015
Strong 'nambikei' between Govt-Indian community transforms lives: PM
In his New Year message to the Tamil and Sikh communities, Najib Razak says the Indian community has always been a true partner to the Government in its efforts to build a better Malaysia.
Mon Apr 13 2015
PM's New Year Message
Our responsibility and my priority is to secure the continued peace, stability and progress on which Malaysia's future rests.
Tue Dec 31 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