World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on
The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters
Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age.
Sun Mar 17 2024
34-year-old man rapes 90-year-old woman in Australian old age home
The suspect entered the building and attacked the woman in the early hours, causing serious injuries, police said.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Nobel prize-winner Kenzaburo Oe, dead at 88, used words to preach pacifism
Oe who wrote about gruesome tales of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, died due to old age.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Perak Menteri Besar's mother dies of old age
Perak Menter Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad's mother, Aminah Mohd Yusuf, died at 11.15 pm yesterday of old age.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Eminent Kedah ulama 'Pak Su Mid Kuala Nerang' dies
An eminent ulama in Kedah, Abdul Hamid Ismail or better known as 'Pak Su Mid Kuala Nerang' died of old age yesterday evening. He was 96.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Ex-Melaka Chief Minister dies of old age
Datuk Seri Mohd Adib Mohamad Adam breathed his last at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) this morning due to old age. He was 81.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Legendary sprinter Jegathesan's brother Harichandra dies
According to Jegathesan, his brother, who represented Malaysia in athletics in the 1950s, died of old age in Singapore.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Ronnie's good deeds, sacrifices in fencing will always be remembered - PM
Ronnie who helped introduce fencing in Malaysia in the 1950s, died of old age last Saturday.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Veteran comedian Hamid Gurkha dies
Veteran comedian Abdul Hamid Ab Rahman, popularly known as Hamid Gurkha, died today of old age. He was 89.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Seniors are pushing back against ageism on TikTok
The trend is offering old age a new image.
Thu May 19 2022
Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen dies at 94
Former Defence Minister Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail died at his residence in Jalan Duta here at 8.43 pm due to old age. He was 94.
Fri Apr 29 2022
"Perajurit Tanah Air" singer Jamaludin Alias dies
The singer of the patriotic song, 'Perajurit Tanah Air', Jamaludin Alias, died today of old age. He was 85.
Fri Apr 22 2022
EPF i-Citra withdrawal not best solution for contributors when disaster strikes - Expert
Ahmed Razman said this withdrawal would only reduce their EPF savings for old age.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Govt should not allow further withdrawal from EPF, retirement saving is vital - MEF
The MEF said there should not be any more withdrawal schemes from the EPF savings prior to its members reaching their retirement age of 60 to ensure they have adequate savings.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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