Johor Queen wants birthday gifts to be chanelled to frontliners
The Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah today called on all quarters not to present any gift in conjunction with Her Royal Highness' 62nd birthday this Saturday (Aug 14).
Wed Aug 11 2021
Johor Sultan, Permaisuri send motivational message to medical frontliners
Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah today conveyed words of encouragement to medical workers in all hospitals in the state.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Johor princess Tunku Tun Aminah completes khatam al-Quran
Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim today completed a khatam al-Quran(completion of Al-Quran recital) at the Bukit Serene Palace in Johor Bahru, today.
Sun Aug 13 2017
Raja Zarith Sofiah visits tahfiz student's grave
Raja Permaisuri Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah today visited the grave of former tahfiz student, Mohamad Thaqif Amin Mohd Gaddafi.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Permaisuri of Johor pens heartfelt note to son Tunku Jalil
Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah has penned a heartfelt letter that takes us to understand the grief she has been feeling since the passing of her son.
Tue Dec 08 2015
100 Malaysian students overseas receive aid from Johor Sultanah's fund
The ZSIEFA fund, the pilot project under the Zarith Sofiah Foundation, is open to all Malaysians studying in the UK and US regardless of race, religion and background.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Sultan warns people trying to undermine harmony in Johor
Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar advised the Malaysian Indian community in the state against being easily influenced by provocations.
Sat Jun 13 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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