Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
With the discovery of the crash site, no signs of life have been detected, Red Crescent official says.
Mon May 20 2024
[COLUMNIST]: A look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent
Dramatic shifts in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar in 2021 put the Asia Pacific region at the forefront of humanitarian attention.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Qatar Red Crescent Society to deploy humanitarian aid ship for Gaza
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) plans to deploy a relief aid ship, equal to the capacity of some 30 aircraft to the people of the Gaza Strip affected by the Israeli aggression.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Good Malaysia-Egypt ties facilitate sending humanitarian aid to Palestine
Twenty tonnes of medical items, baby products and food were handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Palestinian Red Crescent says 59 aid trucks have crossed into Gaza
The trucks contained food, water, relief aid, medicines and medical supplies, according to the statement.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, UN demands humanitarian truce
In Gaza, local telecoms firms and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said internet and mobile phone services were cut off.
Sat Oct 28 2023
Govt to channel RM3 million to Malaysian Red Crescent to encourage volunteerism
PM Anwar Ibrahim wants the relevant ministries to help and encourage more young people to participate in voluntary and humanitarian work.
Fri May 05 2023
Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz elected as Governing Board of IFRC
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies elects its Governing Board members once in every four years.
Tue Jun 21 2022
US donates RM420,000 to Malaysian Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts
The aid will support the provision of health services to flood affected households in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Lotus's, Astro and Red Crescent join forces to help flood victims via #kitakanjiran
A total of 15 out of our 62 stores have been opened to help communities affected by the floods, Azliza said.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Southeast Asia needs vaccine access to curb record deaths - Red Cross
This COVID-19 surge driven by the Delta variant is claiming a tragic toll on families across Southeast Asia and it's far from over.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Sabah appreciates US assistance in combating COVID-19 - Hajiji
Hajiji expresses gratitude for the assistance from the US in the field of education, nature conservation and in combating the COVID-19.
Tue Aug 17 2021
MRCS to conduct house-to-house vaccination for bedridden patients
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) in collaboration with other NGOs will carry out house-to-house vaccination for bedridden patients living in the Klang Valley.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Don't politicise COVID-19 aid - Saarani
Saarani says any political party or non-government organisation can give COVID-19 assistance as long as they can afford to do so.
Thu Jun 10 2021
At least 23 African migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, NGO says
At least 23 migrants from Africa drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross from Libya to Italy, and 70 were rescued.
Wed Jun 02 2021
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024