150 passengers walk down after Penang Hill train service disrupted at middle station
Approximately 150 passengers of the Penang Hill funicular train had to be rescued and walked down to the lower station after the train service was disrupted for over almost two hours at the middle sta
Sat Oct 03 2020
Dengue cases in Johor rose to 8,707, Jan 1-Sept 12, 2020
The public should play an active role in searching for and removing stagnant water from their homes or premises.
Sun Sep 20 2020
UNESCO recognition for Penang Hill expected in two years - PHC
The Cabinet has recently approved the paperwork for the application submitted by Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Couple wearing pink wristbands not COVID-19 PUS - Police
The couple who were shown on Facebook and WhatsApp wearing pink wristbands while at the Penang Hill parking area here have been confirmed as not being persons under surveillance (PUS) for COVID-19.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Mystery of the vanishing insects: Signs of eco-apocalypyse?
The time has come for humans to reassess how nature is being treated -- from looking at the destruction and contamination that humans have perpetuated and continue to do so, he implied.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Penang Hill still a hit among local tourists despite the haze
A visit by Astro AWANIs crew in Penang Hill found that the area remains a hit among local and international tourists.
Sun Oct 04 2015
Guan Eng dismisses claim of casino for Penang Hill
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today dismissed the claim by an assemblyman that the Penang government would build a casino in the state.
Tue Jul 07 2015
Power failure disrupts Penang Hill train
Power failure has been blamed for the Penang Hill funicular train service disruption on Friday, causing hundreds of visitors to be stranded.
Sat Oct 19 2013
Bukit Bendera visitors doubled last year
The Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) is targeting 1.5 million visitors this year, said its general manager Maklen Ali
Tue Jan 08 2013
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