Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Police have started investigating GISB overseas - Saifuddin Nasution
The police (PDRM) have initiated investigations into companies linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB), which are operating overseas.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, crowd may reach 750,000
Pope Francis is on an ambitious 12-day visit to four countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania, his longest overseas journey yet.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say
Police said Truong My Lan had illegally transferred $1.5 billion out of Vietnam and moved $3 billion into the country.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
The minister said the government plans to give dual citizenship to former Indonesian citizens living overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars
Key questions remain over whether Tesla can transfer data from cars in China overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Thai Supreme Court clears ex-PM Yingluck in negligence case - lawyer
Yingluck Shinawatra has been living overseas for past six years to avoid jail for a previous conviction for negligence.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 2024
For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt is prepared to give flexibility to GLCs and GLICs to make investments abroad if there is a need.
Tue Jan 09 2024
158 job scam victims still stranded overseas - Shamsul Anuar
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they were part of the total 428 job scam victims reported before.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Zimbabwean nurses say their govt is barring them from pursuing opportunities overseas as it seeks to stem a brain drain of health workers.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai
The drug trafficking syndicate hid the drugs in LED light sockets and used courier services to distribute it to overseas markets.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Probe against Roger Ng to focus on modus operandi in sale of bonds - IGP
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said with the arrest of Roger Ng, police anticipated that more 1MDB-related assets overseas would be recovered.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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