![NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729248482_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament, calls for November 14 polls Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament, calls for November 14 polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71727078246_AnuraKumaraDissana.jpg)
Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament, calls for November 14 polls
Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved the 225-seated parliament late Tuesday and called for general elections on Nov 14.
Wed Sep 25 2024
![2025 Selangor Budget to be tabled in mid-November - MB 2025 Selangor Budget to be tabled in mid-November - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722830893_TBAmirudin.jpg)
2025 Selangor Budget to be tabled in mid-November - MB
The tabling of the 2025 Selangor Budget has been postponed to mid-November, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Tue Sep 24 2024
![Elon Musk says willing to serve in US gov't if offered Elon Musk says willing to serve in US gov't if offered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718175939_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
Elon Musk says willing to serve in US gov't if offered
Donald Trump said he was open to consider Elon Musk for a Cabinet position or adviser if elected US president in November.
Tue Aug 20 2024
![Trump running mate JD Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' workers Trump running mate JD Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721300862_Wisconsin.jpg)
Trump running mate JD Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' workers
JD Vance presented himself as the son of a neglected industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![I'm the most qualified person to run for president - Biden I'm the most qualified person to run for president - Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720568056_tbJoeBiden.jpg)
I'm the most qualified person to run for president - Biden
US President Joe Biden said he is well-qualified to run for president in the November elections, despite calls for him to withdraw his candidacy.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race? Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709509266_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?
If President Joe Biden steps aside for the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the natural Democratic successor.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Azerbaijan and COP29 Azerbaijan and COP29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718793707_COPBakuAzerbai.jpg)
Azerbaijan and COP29
The 2024 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference will convene from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718589151_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque
This is the first Aidiladha prayer for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since taking over the country's administration in November last year.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term
US allies are taking steps to defend, advance their interests in the event ex-President Donald Trump returns to power in November elections.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate almost 36 pct, coverage 80.3 pct - Fahmi Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate almost 36 pct, coverage 80.3 pct - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713947368_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate almost 36 pct, coverage 80.3 pct - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said this was a significant achievement considering the low adoption rate of only 12 to 15 pct in November 2023.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709180899_TBMitchMcConnell.jpg)
Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in the Senate history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from the position at the end of the year.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Yemen's Houthis keep up pressure with near miss on US-flagged tanker Yemen's Houthis keep up pressure with near miss on US-flagged tanker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709013537_TBSatellitejpg.jpg)
Yemen's Houthis keep up pressure with near miss on US-flagged tanker
Shipping risks have escalated due to repeated Houthi drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait since November.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705025518_TBRedSeajpg.jpg)
Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705232071_Icelandvolcano.jpg)
Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town
The eruption began early on Sunday north of the town, which just hours before had been evacuated for the second time since November.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025 ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722498099_KualaLumpur.jpg)
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729239367_TBBelanjawan.jpg)
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729246938_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
![What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725723326_PrabowoSubianto.jpg)
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/81577181583_tbIKS.jpg)
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729030072_TBisrael.jpg)
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713954437_TBPrabowoSubianto.jpg)
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71726749193_jitrabanjir.jpg)
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729242256_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729248482_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024