At Oktoberfest, people buy more beer when the price rises
Every year, the beer sold at Oktoberfest got a lot more expensive. And yet, for the most part, festival goers didn't seem to mind.
Sat Sep 26 2015
Schweinsteiger plans United Oktoberfest trip
Manchester United's players could be set for an enjoyable trip to Munich, if Bastian Schweinsteiger gets his Oktoberfest wish.
Tue Aug 11 2015
'My presence at Oktoberfest did not insult anybody' - Teresa Kok
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said her presence in the Oktoberfest beer festival last night did not insult the sensitivity of any religion.
Sun Oct 12 2014
Enforcers stationed at Oktoberfest in Jonker Walk to prevent Muslims from drinking
Stern action will be taken against Muslims found to be consuming alcohol at the event, says Chief Minister Idris Haron.
Sat Oct 11 2014
Selangor government denies issuing permit for Oktoberfest
Local Government Committee chairman Ean Yong Hian Wah in a statement said the issuance of permit for such event is under the jurisdiction of local authorities.
Wed Oct 08 2014
Beer fest has never been approved - State Exco
Selangor state executive councillor, Zaidy Abdul Talib said the state government had never approved the organisation of the beer festival "Oktoberfest" in the state.
Tue Oct 07 2014
Selangor Umno criticises Oktoberfest billboards in Shah Alam
Noh Omar says such billboards promoting 'Oktoberfest' put up at several locations in Shah Alam was not suitable with the nature of the vicinity.
Mon Oct 06 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024