Customs foils attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg drugs at KKIA
The Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle out over 12 kg of drugs worth more than RM500,000 using 23 polystyrene boxes filled with frozen fish.
Wed Oct 06 2021
MPSJ enforces ban on polystyrene, free plastic bags at Ramadan bazaars
The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) has enforced the ban on polystyrene containers and giving of free plastic bags to customers at all the Ramadan bazaars in its areas of jurisdiction, to reduce
Mon May 29 2017
Perak postpones ban on plastic and polystyrene material
Perak has postponed the ban on polystyrene material and plastic usage from cafeterias in government buildings in the state, which was supposed to come into force on June 1.
Mon May 22 2017
KL plastic, polystyrene ban to be enforced Sept 1, fine RM2000
This follows the implementation of the use of biodegradable products from this Sunday.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Selangor to be plastic and polystyrene free from January
This means, traders in the state will no longer provide free plastic bags in conjunction with the #BebasPlastik campaign launched today.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Body in polystyrene box: Police seek public's help on identification
Since the decomposed body was found in Pulau Tenggol on Sept 6, no one has filed for a missing persons report.
Thu Sep 22 2016
Body found in polystyrene box in Pulau Tenggol
A decomposed body was found wrapped in plastic and stuffed into a polystyrene box at Pasir Tenggara beach in Pulau Tenggol today.
Tue Sep 06 2016
Johor govt plans to ban use of polystyrene, plastic
The use of polystyrene and plastic will be banned in Johor to protect the environment and for health, the Johor State Assembly was told.
Mon Apr 18 2016
CAP urges management of temples not to use polystyrene to serve food
CAP urged the management of all temples in Malaysia that celebrate Thaipusam not to use polystyrene food containers in their temple surroundings when serving food to devotees.
Sun Jan 17 2016
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