Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution
This is to facilitate the government's next step in managing refugees in Malaysia more comprehensively.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Journalists need to discuss regional issues, including the Rohingya crisis - Fahmi
According to Fahmi, Rohingya refugees in Malaysia have become an issue as their numbers have swelled to hundreds of thousands.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees, says Saifuddin
Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, says Malaysian Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun May 15 2022
Cooperation needed for appropriate, holistic policies on refugees in Malaysia
Three divisions of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia (APPGM) have called for bipartisan cooperation to help the country develop appropriate and holistic policies on refugee management.
Sun Jun 20 2021
Syrian refugees in Malaysia
Syria refugees performing prayers at the Syrian Refugee School in Setiawangsa Kuala Lumpur on 12 April 2017. - Astro AWANI / Shahir Omar
Thu Apr 13 2017
Pioneer project for Rohingya employment starts March 1 - Ahmad Zahid
A government pioneer project to enable the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia to be legally employed will begin on March 1, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Thu Feb 02 2017
Ministry mulling over free vaccination for immigrants, refugees
This is because foreigners are among causes of the spread of deadly diseases in Malaysia.
Mon Jul 04 2016
300 Syrian immigrants to arrive Malaysia this year - Zahid
On May 28, 100 Syrian immigrants from 24 families from the Bekka Valley refugee camp in Lebanon are due to arrive via special flights.
Fri May 20 2016
Security screening required for Syrian refugees in Malaysia - Ahmad Zahid
Syrian refugees brought into the country are required to undergo security screening to ensure they are not involved in militant activities.
Sat Feb 13 2016
Suhakam hails decision to allow refugee to work in Malaysia
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has hailed the Government decision to issue work permits to refugees in Malaysia as a "major step" towards improving the welfare of asylum seekers.
Fri Jul 12 2013
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