![Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704169409_TBAbdulMoyeenKha.jpg)
Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote
As general elections approach this week in Bangladesh, opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan says he had to hide out in the homes of a string of acquaintances until nominations closed
Tue Jan 02 2024
![Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660813272_TBtunm.jpg)
Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said will actively support any movement involved in the polls that want to strengthen the position of the Malays.
Wed Jun 28 2023
![Noh remains loyal to UMNO despite being dropped Noh remains loyal to UMNO despite being dropped](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667569121_TBBNUMNO.jpg)
Noh remains loyal to UMNO despite being dropped
Tan Sri Noh Omar has confirmed he will not be contesting in the GE15 and will continue to support the party despite being dropped by UMNO.
Fri Nov 04 2022
![GE15: Kelantan PN to field six new faces; Nik Abduh not contesting GE15: Kelantan PN to field six new faces; Nik Abduh not contesting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667454448_NikAbduh.jpg)
GE15: Kelantan PN to field six new faces; Nik Abduh not contesting
Kelantan PN announced its candidates to contest the parliamentary seats, including six new faces, in the GE15.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![GE15: Wan Junaidi 'most likely' won't contest - Abang Johari GE15: Wan Junaidi 'most likely' won't contest - Abang Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667122292_WanJunaidiWanJun.jpg)
GE15: Wan Junaidi 'most likely' won't contest - Abang Johari
Incumbent Santubong MP, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar 'most likely' will not contest in the GE15, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![Ahmad Samsuri hints at not contesting parliamentary seat Ahmad Samsuri hints at not contesting parliamentary seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666857175_TBAHMADSAMSURIDUNGUN.jpg)
Ahmad Samsuri hints at not contesting parliamentary seat
Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has hinted that he may not contest the parliamentary seat in the GE15.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![GE15: PBM not contesting in Sarawak - Zuraida GE15: PBM not contesting in Sarawak - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661417945_TBZURAIDAjpg.jpg)
GE15: PBM not contesting in Sarawak - Zuraida
Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) will not be fielding any candidates in Sarawak in the 15th General Election (GE15).
Thu Aug 25 2022
![DAP's Ong Kian Ming not contesting in GE15 DAP's Ong Kian Ming not contesting in GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652077830_OngKianMing.jpg)
DAP's Ong Kian Ming not contesting in GE15
DAP MP for Bangi Dr Ong Kian Ming today announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).
Mon May 09 2022
![Dr Abd Latiff will not contest in Johor polls Dr Abd Latiff will not contest in Johor polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644583942_DrAbdLatiffAhmad.jpg)
Dr Abd Latiff will not contest in Johor polls
Mersing Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Abd Latiff Ahmad has confirmed that he will not be contesting in the Johor state election scheduled for March 12.
Fri Feb 11 2022
![Khaled Nordin confirms not contesting in Johor polls Khaled Nordin confirms not contesting in Johor polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643028218_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Khaled Nordin confirms not contesting in Johor polls
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today confirmed that he will not be contesting in the upcoming Johor state election.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![Bersatu decision to stay out of S'wak polls shows good understanding - Abang Johari Bersatu decision to stay out of S'wak polls shows good understanding - Abang Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41638087922_TBAbangJo.jpg)
Bersatu decision to stay out of S'wak polls shows good understanding - Abang Johari
GPS chairman Abang Johari Tun Openg has lauded Bersatu's decision not to contest in the Sarawak state election, saying the latter is showing a positive spirit as a fellow partner in the federal gov't.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![Bersatu, Pas to help GPS by not contesting Sarawak election, says James Masing Bersatu, Pas to help GPS by not contesting Sarawak election, says James Masing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593508207_JamesMasing.jpg)
Bersatu, Pas to help GPS by not contesting Sarawak election, says James Masing
A Sarawak party leader said today Bersatu and PAS have given the assurance that the two parties will not contest the 12th state election.
Thu Jul 02 2020
![Chempaka by-election: UMNO not contesting for unity's sake - Ku Nan Chempaka by-election: UMNO not contesting for unity's sake - Ku Nan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/71377963664_295x200.jpg)
Chempaka by-election: UMNO not contesting for unity's sake - Ku Nan
"Chempaka and Permatang Pauh seats must be contested by UMNO, but we've agreed that post-flood rehabilitation is more important."
Fri Feb 27 2015
![BUKIT GELUGOR: Not contesting does not mean fear of losing - Liow BUKIT GELUGOR: Not contesting does not mean fear of losing - Liow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/81367932891_295x200.jpg)
BUKIT GELUGOR: Not contesting does not mean fear of losing - Liow
The party had a very important agenda of focusing on the constitutional crisis sparked by PAS' attempt to implement the hudud law.
Sun May 11 2014
![Who will be the new Gerakan president? Who will be the new Gerakan president?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/41369264726_295x200.jpg)
Who will be the new Gerakan president?
Gerakan acting president Datuk Chang Ko Youn says he is not contesting the party's top post on Oct 26.
Tue Oct 15 2013
![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
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025