Indonesia to probe jail break as 150 inmates remain on the run
Three days after the mass escape, 151 prisoners were still on the run and 197 have been recaptured, Ferdinand Siagian, the head of Riau Province's Law Ministry office, which oversees Pekanbaru prison.
Mon May 08 2017
Evacuated Malaysian students from Pekanbaru arrive home
First group of 120 Malaysian students arrive in Pekanbaru last night
Sat Sep 19 2015
Haze: Malaysians from Riau to arrive home tonight
173 Malaysians who were evacuated following the worsening situation of the haze in Riau, Indonesia is expected to arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Subang.
Fri Sep 18 2015
Malindo Air begins five-weekly flights to Penang, Pekanbaru from Malacca
The hybrid airline's Penang-Malacca air fare is RM79 one way while the Malacca-Pekanbaru flight cost RM70 one way.
Wed Nov 05 2014
148 forest fire hot spots detected in Indonesia's Riau province
An official of the Pekanbaru Meteorological, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (MBKG) said 148 hot spots of forest and plantation fires were detected in Riau Province.
Thu Jun 20 2013
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