OBITUARY - Iran's President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks
Ebrahim Raisi died when a helicopter carrying him crashed in mountainous terrain, killing all aboard, a senior Iranian official said.
Mon May 20 2024
Pele obituary: From humble origins to immortality
Pele was three months shy of his 10th birthday when he made a promise to his father Dondinho - he was going to win the World Cup for his daddy.
Fri Dec 30 2022
OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces
Abe first took office in 2006 as Japan's youngest prime minister since World War Two.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Obituary: Sabbaruddin Chik passes away
Former Culture, Arts and Tourism minister Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik who passed away yesterday was an important individual in the political career of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Dec 04 2021
Tampin UMNO Youth chief dies of heart attack
Tampin UMNO Youth chief, Muhammad Hafez Hezmi died at his home in Krubong, Melaka at 2.30 am today due to a heart attack.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Tun Sakaran responsible for uplifting socio-economy, education of Sabah people
Sakaran, 91, who was the eighth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, died at Gleaneagles Hospital at 5.30 am due to COVID-19.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Malaysia loses highly respected figure in public service with death of Tun Ahmad Sarji
The country today lost a highly regarded and respected eminent figure in the public service with the death of former Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tun Dr Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid.
Sat Aug 28 2021
King, Queen express condolences to Misbun Sidek's family
The King and Queen hopes that Latifah's family would remain patient and strong in this time of grief.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Veteran Kedah politician Khalid Abdullah dies
Veteran Kedah politician Tan Sri Khalid Abdullah died today. He was 98.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Remembering Rehman Rashid
That was his sentiment after covering the news for the best 30 years of his life as a journalist with the NST.
Mon Jun 03 2019
Obituary: Nazrin Hassan, Cradle Group CEO
On the eve of Hari Raya and the World Cup, a proud Malaysian and avid football fan, Nazrin Hassan, passed away.
Thu Jun 14 2018
Professor Stephen Hawking dies at the age of 76
Stephen Hawking, who sought to explain some of the most complicated questions of life while himself working under the shadow of a likely premature death, has died at 76.
Wed Mar 14 2018
Remembering Boss Aji
Property and construction firm Bina Darulaman Berhad group MD Datuk Izham Yusoff passed away this morning at age 50. AWANI Review Editor Razak Chik pays his tribute.
Tue Mar 13 2018
Famed haute couture fashion designer, Hubert de Givenchy dies aged 91
French haute couture fashion designer, Hubert de Givenchy has died, confirmed Givenchy brand. He was 91.
Mon Mar 12 2018
Surin Pitsuwan: Don't Blame Our Failure on Democracy
That said by ASEAN giant, Surin Pitsuwan. Unfortunately, it was his last interview and we will not be able to hear him sound that out to those doing so.
Mon Dec 18 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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