Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine
The Penang State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved a motion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people for the cruelty and tyranny of the Israeli Zionist regime.
Fri Nov 24 2023
State polls: Penang dissolves state assembly
The Penang State Legislative Assembly, which has 40 seats, is officially dissolved today to pave way for the state election.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Penang State Assembly accepts Saifuddin Nasution's reasons to skip sitting
Saifuddin had explained to the assembly that he could not attend the sitting as he had to attend some meetings abroad, the Speaker said.
Fri May 27 2022
Gerakan Youth lodges police reports against Guan Eng over alleged quarantine breach
Mohd questioned Lim's attendance at the Penang State Legislative Assembly sitting on Sept 2 when he was ordered to undergo self-quarantine.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Court acquits R.S.N Rayer of sedition court
The Sessions Court today acquitted and discharged Seri Delima state assemblyman R.S.N. Rayer for having used alleged seditious words in the Penang State Legislative Assembly two years ago.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Penang state assembly passes motion to increase salaries of excos, assemblymen
The Penang state legislative assembly passed the motion to increase salaries of state executive councillors and assemblymen next year.
Sat Nov 21 2015
Bukit Gelugor: Candidate 'hit' by Guan Eng's car, plays hurt for attention
Bukit Gelugor independent candidate Abu Backer Sidek Mohamad Zan today stirred up drama at the Penang state legislative assembly when he pretended to be hit by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's car.
Tue May 20 2014
Penang dissolves Legislative Assembly for elections
The Penang state legislative assembly was dissolved today to enable the state elections to be held simultaneously with the 13th federal polls.
Fri Apr 05 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