No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Communications Minister: No directive to media outlets to disable comment sections
The Federal Court ruled that the platform is accountable for the comments posted, so we must exercise caution with the comments that appear.
Thu Jul 18 2024
INSIGHT - Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors
Moscow has banned foreign social media sites, opposition media outlets.
Sat Apr 27 2024
PADU needs commercial data, regular audits - experts
PADU can also be expanded to include data on businesses and commercial outlets in the country, said Dr Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Malaysia mulls rules for Google, Meta to pay news outlets for content
Malaysia is in discussions with Google, Meta and other major online platforms over the regulatory framework, MCMC said.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Burger King says tomatoes on 'vacation' as India battles food inflation
The burger chain, one of India's biggest with nearly 400 outlets, joins many McDonald's and Subway stores that removed tomatoes from menus.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Several people hit and dragged by train in Germany, one killed
Local media outlets reported the victims were dragged along by a freight train for several hundred meters.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Closure of gambling premises won't affect Kedah's income - MB
The Kedah government's income is not affected by the closing down of gambling and lottery ticket outlets statewide effective Jan 1.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Kedah gambling ban: Local authorities instructed to monitor all gambling outlets
PBTs in Kedah have been instructed to monitor all gambling and lottery ticket outlets in the state to ensure they comply with the state government's directive to cease operations.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Anwar declared Malaysian PM makes headlines worldwide
Major news outlets around the world highlighted the appointment - marking the end of a political impasse following the GE 15 last Saturday.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Twitter unveils 'official' label for top accounts
The new tag would include "govt accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers and some public figures".
Thu Nov 10 2022
Indonesia's media and observers follow closely Malaysia's GE15
Indonesia's media outlets and observers are closely watching Malaysia's GE15, providing details of the upcoming election and commentaries.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Phase two IOI City Mall opens in August, marking country's largest mall
IOI City Mall is set to become the largest mall in Malaysia with the opening of Phase II on 25 August and will have more than 700 retail outlets in total.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Op Maksiat: Two friends among seven individuals nabbed in Melaka
Two local men who tested positive for methamphetamine were among seven individuals arrested during a raid at four entertainment outlets around Melaka Raya last night.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Special taskforce on jihad against inflation to encourage sales campaigns
The Special Taskforce on Jihad Against Inflation will have discussions next week to encourage all outlets, grocery stores and shopping malls to hold cheap sales campaigns.
Fri Jul 01 2022
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