![Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51711957067_TBpulauperhentian.jpg)
Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands
With its debut, Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa invites travelers to discover the untamed beauty and cultural richness of Terengganu.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Body of victim resort building collapse recovered Body of victim resort building collapse recovered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699612475_TBPERHENTIANRUNTUH.jpg)
Body of victim resort building collapse recovered
Datuk Mazli Mazlan said the body of Suparno, an Indonesian in his 40s, was retrieved by a search and rescue team.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Illegal entertainment outlet on Pulau Perhentian Kecil raided yet again Illegal entertainment outlet on Pulau Perhentian Kecil raided yet again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661314573_TBipdbesut.jpg)
Illegal entertainment outlet on Pulau Perhentian Kecil raided yet again
An illegal entertainment outlet on Pulau Perhentian Kecil that had been raided several times before was once again raided by the police early this morning.
Sat Sep 17 2022
![SAS set to provide seaplane service to Pulau Perhentian in first of its kind in Malaysia SAS set to provide seaplane service to Pulau Perhentian in first of its kind in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662784915_IdaAdoraIsmail.jpg)
SAS set to provide seaplane service to Pulau Perhentian in first of its kind in Malaysia
Systematic Aviation Services Sdn Bhd (SAS) is set to build a water aerodrome at Pulau Perhentian, making it the first "water airport" in Malaysia.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![Renewable energy proposed for three islands - Takiyuddin Renewable energy proposed for three islands - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661764552_TakiyuddinHassan.jpg)
Renewable energy proposed for three islands - Takiyuddin
Three islands in the country are being proposed to be green energy islands, using 100 per cent renewable energy, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629871447_TBPULAPERHENTIAN.jpg)
COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested
Dr Kasemani said the swab tests involving almost 70 per cent of the islanders were expected to be completed later today.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628946716_nancyshukri.jpg)
Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects top island resorts such as Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and Perhentian to achieve herd immunity by end August and be ready for reopening.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Pulau Perhentian trader opens business as usual despite no tourists Pulau Perhentian trader opens business as usual despite no tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628404231_TBPULAUPERHENTIAN.jpg)
Pulau Perhentian trader opens business as usual despite no tourists
Some traders continue with business as usual hoping that their lives could return to normalcy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Aug 08 2021
![22-year-old man drowns during scuba diving training at Pulau Perhentian 22-year-old man drowns during scuba diving training at Pulau Perhentian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625155260_MaritimMalaysia.jpg)
22-year-old man drowns during scuba diving training at Pulau Perhentian
Muhd Nur Syam said the body of Mohamad Abbass Shabki was found by villagers.
Fri Jul 02 2021
![Body of missing boat victim found after four days Body of missing boat victim found after four days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609693057_BotKaram.jpg)
Body of missing boat victim found after four days
The victim, Asaari Leh, 46, was found by the public floating around 8.3 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Perhentian at 5.30 pm.
Mon Jan 04 2021
![Bachok boat tragedy: Body of last victim found Bachok boat tragedy: Body of last victim found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81593954360_Tragedibot.jpg)
Bachok boat tragedy: Body of last victim found
The eighth and final victim who drowned in the capsized boat incident on Monday, was found near Pulau Perhentian this afternoon.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![Bachok boat tragedy: Seventh body found near Pulau Perhentian Bachok boat tragedy: Seventh body found near Pulau Perhentian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71593940565_mayatdijumpai.jpg)
Bachok boat tragedy: Seventh body found near Pulau Perhentian
The body of another victim from the capsized boat incident on Monday was recovered about 32.7 nautical miles north of Pulau Perhentian today.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![SAR operations extended to 450 nautical miles - MMEA SAR operations extended to 450 nautical miles - MMEA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71593748182_KaptenMuhdNurSyam.jpg)
SAR operations extended to 450 nautical miles - MMEA
The SAR operation conducted yesterday, the team still failed to locate the two victims, Arman Ismail, 43, and Che Wadi Bakar, in his 40s.
Sat Jul 04 2020
![Boat tragedy: Search for missing anglers enters fifth day Boat tragedy: Search for missing anglers enters fifth day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71593748182_KaptenMuhdNurSyam.jpg)
Boat tragedy: Search for missing anglers enters fifth day
Kelantan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will expand the search to a radius of 400 square nautical miles from where the boat was found.
Fri Jul 03 2020
![MCO: Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Redang quieter than during monsoon season MCO: Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Redang quieter than during monsoon season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586318686_PulauPerhentian.jpg)
MCO: Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Redang quieter than during monsoon season
The supply of daily necessities for more than 2,000 people on the island is still sufficient for another week or two.
Wed Apr 08 2020
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025