![Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654337633_NancyShukri.jpg)
Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year
The business events industry will help Malaysia achieve its new target of attracting 9.2 million tourist arrivals with RM26.8 billion in tourism receipts this year.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![AUG: Malaysia now chasing new target of 45 golds AUG: Malaysia now chasing new target of 45 golds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645274921_DrPekanRamli.jpg)
AUG: Malaysia now chasing new target of 45 golds
The Malaysian contingent to the 2022 ASEAN University Games (AUG) is now chasing a new target of 45 gold medals after the initial 35-gold target was achieved in taekwondo yesterday.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Birmingham 2022: Malaysia targeting six gold medal haul Birmingham 2022: Malaysia targeting six gold medal haul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658233826_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Birmingham 2022: Malaysia targeting six gold medal haul
The Malaysian contingent has been assigned a new target of six gold medals for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games from July 28 to Aug 8.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Saving nature: Conserving 30 pct of the land, sea just the start Saving nature: Conserving 30 pct of the land, sea just the start](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648609165_OCEAN.jpg)
Saving nature: Conserving 30 pct of the land, sea just the start
Experts agree that a new target is the easy part and will be ineffective without funding and rigorous monitoring.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626608191_TBPMBakul.jpg)
Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October
All adults in Malaysia are expected to be fully vaccinated by October under a new immunisation target set by the government to stem the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Jul 18 2021
![Qabil Ambak not giving up on Olympics dream, eyes Paris 2024 Qabil Ambak not giving up on Olympics dream, eyes Paris 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-10/71572340206_QabilAmbak.jpg)
Qabil Ambak not giving up on Olympics dream, eyes Paris 2024
National equestrian ace Mohd Qabil Ambak Mahamad Fathil is not ready to throw in the towel yet despite not earning a coveted spot to compete in the Tokyo Olympics next month.
Sun Jun 20 2021
![AstraZeneca boss is in the hot seat over vaccine delays, France says AstraZeneca boss is in the hot seat over vaccine delays, France says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615973790_vaccination.jpg)
AstraZeneca boss is in the "hot seat" over vaccine delays, France says
The new target is not guaranteed as it hinges on regulatory approval of a vaccine factory in the Netherlands.
Wed Mar 17 2021
![Anti-Trump groups have a new target: McDonald's Anti-Trump groups have a new target: McDonald's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41466047515_McDonald.jpg)
Anti-Trump groups have a new target: McDonald's
Their goal: To rally the fast-food giant and the country's second-largest employer to pay an hourly minimum wage of $15, and to allow its workers to unionize.
Wed May 17 2017
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025