![Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736836859_tbNationalAssembly.jpg)
Impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon adjourned after he does not attend
If Yoon Suk-Yeol decides not to attend the next trial proceedings, it will start with his legal team representing him.
Tue Jan 14 2025
![Tun M fails in bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI proceedings Tun M fails in bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733991805_tbTunMahathirMoham.jpg)
Tun M fails in bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI proceedings
The judge dismiss the application without costs at a proceeding attended by lawyers representing Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Mon Jan 13 2025
![South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings, lawyer says South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings, lawyer says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734314145_YoonSukyeol.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings, lawyer says
Yoon Suk-Yeol forms legal teams to address criminal probes into the martial law case and his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court.
Thu Dec 19 2024
![Pahang Palace will not issue any statement on royal addendum Pahang Palace will not issue any statement on royal addendum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71722407141_IstanaAbuBakar.jpg)
Pahang Palace will not issue any statement on royal addendum
Pahang State Legal Advisor says the decision was made on the advice of Pahang MB to respect the court proceedings.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![Chronology of RM2.8 mil corruption case against Bung Moktar, Zizie Izette Chronology of RM2.8 mil corruption case against Bung Moktar, Zizie Izette](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81731917499_BungMoktarRadinZ.jpg)
Chronology of RM2.8 mil corruption case against Bung Moktar, Zizie Izette
The Court of Appeal sends Bung Moktar and wife Zizie's RM2.8 mln corruption case back to KL Sessions Court for defence proceedings.
Mon Nov 18 2024
![PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730882459_MasErmieyatiSamsud.jpg)
PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB
Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Defence applies for transfer of Muhyiddin's case to High Court Defence applies for transfer of Muhyiddin's case to High Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61730705803_TanSriMuhyiddin.jpg)
Defence applies for transfer of Muhyiddin's case to High Court
In the same proceedings, the judge also granted Muhyiddin an exemption from attending the next mention hearing due to logistical reasons.
Mon Nov 04 2024
![Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690534978_TBtunm.jpg)
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital
Mahathir will attend the court proceedings on Tuesday, his aide said.
Tue Oct 29 2024
![Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723612340_BangladeshiPMHasin.jpg)
Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
The tribunal proceedings saw prosecutors request arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.
Thu Oct 17 2024
![Oct 28 decision on Dr Mahathir’s bid to nullify RCI proceedings Oct 28 decision on Dr Mahathir’s bid to nullify RCI proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698479408_MahathirMohamad.jpg)
Oct 28 decision on Dr Mahathir’s bid to nullify RCI proceedings
High Court to decide on Oct 28 if Tun Dr Mahathir's challenge to the RCI on Batu Puteh is valid, after today's legal arguments.
Wed Sep 04 2024
![Court rejects Najib and son's bid to stay bankruptcy proceedings Court rejects Najib and son's bid to stay bankruptcy proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717571491_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Court rejects Najib and son's bid to stay bankruptcy proceedings
Today's decision was to stay the bankruptcy proceedings to allow the Special Commissioners of Income Tax (SCIT) hearing to go on first.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Prosecution’s appeal hearing over acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife postponed to Oct 9 Prosecution’s appeal hearing over acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife postponed to Oct 9](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71722231005_PeguamBungMoktar.jpg)
Prosecution’s appeal hearing over acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife postponed to Oct 9
The lawyer representing Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin could not attend today's proceedings, as he is unwell due to heart problems.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Defence in Zayn Rayyan's death ordered to report contents in TikTok that are contempt of court Defence in Zayn Rayyan's death ordered to report contents in TikTok that are contempt of court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718358592_FahmiAbdMoin.jpg)
Defence in Zayn Rayyan's death ordered to report contents in TikTok that are contempt of court
The judge said the court had issued a gag order during the proceedings.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![AGC rejects Isham Jalil's representation to offer apology to judiciary AGC rejects Isham Jalil's representation to offer apology to judiciary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711031044_IshamJalil.jpg)
AGC rejects Isham Jalil's representation to offer apology to judiciary
The representation seeking to resolve contempt proceedings against Isham Jalil through an apology was submitted to the AGC on March 25.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![High Court dismisses Dr Mahathir's bid for open Batu Puteh RCI proceedings High Court dismisses Dr Mahathir's bid for open Batu Puteh RCI proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718178054_TBMahathir.jpg)
High Court dismisses Dr Mahathir's bid for open Batu Puteh RCI proceedings
The High Court here today dismissed Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's application for a judicial review seeking open proceedings for the RCI on the Handling of the Pulau Batu Puteh
Wed Jun 12 2024
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025