How Indonesia's outgoing Jokowi steered son Gibran to vice presidency
The vice president has few statutory powers, so Gibran's influence will depend on his relationship with Prabowo.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
The diplomatic row represents a major deterioration of relations between the two Commonwealth countries.
Tue Oct 15 2024
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits
Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 1) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ferooze Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are great partners - PM
Malaysia and Singapore have been great partners, and this relationship should not be disrupted by any issues that arise between the two nations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Thu Sep 26 2024
UM and Indian Council for Cultural Relations sign MoA to establish Thiruvalluvar Chair, strengthening Malaysia-India academic ties
UM and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations have formalized a partnership to establish the Thiruvalluvar Chair of Indian Studies
Sat Sep 14 2024
Malaysia aims to maintain good relations with all countries - PM
Malaysia has the right to determine what is best for itself and its people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Malaysia enjoys better international recognition now due to strategic cooperation with China, Russia - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the cooperation does not affect existing relations with Malaysia's traditional trading partners.
Mon Sep 09 2024
China says ties with Philippines at a crossroads over South China Sea
China calls on the Philippines to "seriously consider the future" of a relationship "at a crossroads".
Mon Sep 09 2024
Potential of Russia-Malaysia relations not fully utilised: Peskov
Malaysia is our rather important trade and economic partner, says Kremlin spokesman.
Wed Sep 04 2024
New Zealand PM hails Malaysia's potential, strengthen NZ-Malaysia relations
Christopher Luxon emphasised Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, as a key region for New Zealand's economic and strategic interests.
Wed Sep 04 2024
David Wallace steps up as Acting British High Commissioner
Karipap-loving Scotsman aims to elevate UK-Malaysia relations leveraging UKs CPTPP accession.
Wed Aug 28 2024
India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost
The two countries also agreed a framework for the welfare of Indian workers going to Malaysia.
Tue Aug 20 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
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