Tanjong Datu by-election: BN wins by even bigger majority
BN candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu defeated Parti Reformasi Negeri Sarawak's (STAR) Johnny Aput and Rapelson Richard Hamit from Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru, by a majority of 6,443 votes.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Polls in Sarawak have always been peaceful - EC Chairman
Elections in Sarawak whether general, state or by-elections have always been very peaceful and incident free, said Election Commission Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Rapelson's dad-in-law disapproves of him contesting against BN
Galau Galih, 54, a longhouse chief with 19 families following him in Kampong Temalan Dayak near here said he believed Rapelson, 31, could have been hookwinked into contesting.
Sat Feb 11 2017
Evaluate candidates' sincerity - Hishammuddin
They actually realised the late Tan Sri Adenan Satem had done much for the area and as a result had obtained a large majority at the state election in May last year.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Three-cornered fight in Tanjong Datu by-election
It involves BN's Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu, Rapelson Richard Hamit from PBDS Baru and Johnny Aput (Star).
Sat Feb 04 2017
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
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