Anwar: Malaysia sends special postcard to UN, urging to accept Palestine as member state
Malaysians can participate to send special postcards to the UN secretary-general, by purchasing the postcards starting tomorrow.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Elon Musk values Twitter at US$20 billion after purchasing for US$44 billion
Musk is offering employees stock grants based on a US$20 billion valuation, Zoe Schiffer said.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Headmistress held for power abuse over purchase of school supplies
The headmistress of a special needs school in Sungai Petani was arrested for allegedly purchasing school supplies through her two companies.
Tue Sep 13 2022
MOH considering purchasing variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Health is considering purchasing a variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine that is capable of fighting the Omicron variant.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Support for Anti-Smoking Bill to determine success of tobacco GEG
The bill seeks to prohibit those born on and after Jan 1, 2007, from purchasing or possessing cigarettes or vape products.
Tue Aug 02 2022
GLOBAL ECONOMY - Asia's factory activity slows in May as China COVID curbs weigh
Factory activity in the Philippines also slowed to 54.1 in May from 54.3 in April, while that for Malaysia fell to 50.1 from 51.6 in April.
Wed Jun 01 2022
[COLUMNIST] Public-private partnerships in addressing urban poverty
PPP would see the urban poor having wider opportunities for better quality employment, purchasing power, and quality of life.
Thu May 19 2022
Shift in consumer purchasing behaviour as inflation hits
Consumers' purchasing behaviour in the country has been showing a declining shift as inflation, caused mainly by higher commodities prices, puts pressure on household budgets.
Wed May 04 2022
Govt gives flexibility to operate to rubber sector during MCO
Willie said the permitted rubber sector group involves tapping, purchasing, processing and medical-related manufacturing activities.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Government to focus on improving purchasing power to restore people's wellbeing
The government will focus on efforts to restore the wellbeing of the people by improving the purchasing power of consumers.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Govt to continue with policies to increase income, purchasing power of B40 group - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government would also strive to improve their access to basic necessities including education, health and housing.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Govt focuses on restoring consumer purchasing power, reviving private sector - PM
The government will focus on achieving two main objectives in an effort to revive the country's economy, Ismail Sabri said.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Global economy to recover in 2H, supported by vaccine rollout
Economic recovery for the second half of this year is likely to firm across developed markets as indicated by the markit flash Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) for April 2021, says an analyst.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Unremorseful Najib at it again throwing confusions on government loans and debts
The KWAN fund mainly for purchasing vaccines is not a loan but conveniently inserted to increase government loan.
Fri May 28 2021
South Korea to exempt auto chip buyers from COVID-19 quarantine, provide vaccines
COVID-19 vaccinations would be available for people departing for essential purposes such as purchasing and procuring auto chips.
Wed Mar 10 2021
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