![PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732166177_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this stems from a request by the Malay rulers for the government to take a stricter stance on these matters.
Thu Nov 21 2024
![Israel accuses Al Jazeera reporters of ties to Gaza groups, network condemns 'unfounded allegations' Israel accuses Al Jazeera reporters of ties to Gaza groups, network condemns 'unfounded allegations'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729745824_AlJazeeraTV.jpg)
Israel accuses Al Jazeera reporters of ties to Gaza groups, network condemns 'unfounded allegations'
The Israeli military published documents which it said it had found in Gaza that proved the men had a military affiliation to the groups.
Thu Oct 24 2024
![World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714719279_TBCIJLogo.jpg)
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking
The RSF release of the 2024 World Press Freedom Index spotlights the challenges we face in Malaysia as we drop to a dismal ranking of 107.
Fri May 03 2024
![India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696328897_TBIndiaPolice.jpg)
India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media
NewsClick is under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from China, as well as the homes of several of its journalists,
Tue Oct 03 2023
![Prominent female Russian journalist and lawyer brutally attacked in Chechnya Prominent female Russian journalist and lawyer brutally attacked in Chechnya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688504002_ElenaMilashina.jpg)
Prominent female Russian journalist and lawyer brutally attacked in Chechnya
Female reporter had fingers broken, head shaved.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683286678_Journalism.jpg)
Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF
Traditional forms of political interference are also gaining ground in many countries, RSF said.
Sat May 06 2023
![Press Freedom: Can we go any higher? Press Freedom: Can we go any higher?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623208770_MediaGeneric.jpg)
Press Freedom: Can we go any higher?
Malaysia ranked 73rd in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, but laws restricting the media continue to persist.
Wed May 03 2023
![Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653650961_TBRAKANMEDIA.jpg)
Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF
Malaysia has jumped 40 places with 62.83 points compared with the previous year when it was placed at 113 with 51.55 points.
Wed May 03 2023
![Neymar offers no guarantees on his Brazil future Neymar offers no guarantees on his Brazil future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670630245_Neymar.jpg)
Neymar offers no guarantees on his Brazil future
Neymar is uncertain what the future holds, telling reporters: "Honestly, I do not know."
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Congo expels Reuters reporter Congo expels Reuters reporter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51468076570_PassportGeneric.jpg)
Congo expels Reuters reporter
Sonia Rolley said the immigration police in Kinshasa confiscated her passport and put her on a flight to Paris via Addis Ababa.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Israel: Al Jazeera reporter was likely killed unintentionally by its forces Israel: Al Jazeera reporter was likely killed unintentionally by its forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662432348_ShireenAbuAklehj.jpg)
Israel: Al Jazeera reporter was likely killed unintentionally by its forces
The Israeli military says troops had come under heavy fire from all sides and had fired back including the area where Abu Akleh was standing.
Tue Sep 06 2022
![Al Jazeera reporter's family meets Blinken to demand justice in her killing Al Jazeera reporter's family meets Blinken to demand justice in her killing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658884092_ShireenAbuAkleh.jpg)
Al Jazeera reporter's family meets Blinken to demand justice in her killing
Blinken was meeting the family at the department and would reiterate the need for accountability, Ned Price said.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![Al Jazeera reporter likely killed by unintentional gunfire from Israeli positions, US says Al Jazeera reporter likely killed by unintentional gunfire from Israeli positions, US says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71656991179_ShireenAbuAkleh.jpg)
Al Jazeera reporter likely killed by unintentional gunfire from Israeli positions, US says
Independent investigators could not reach a definitive conclusion about the origin of the bullet that struck Al Jazeera journalist.
Tue Jul 05 2022
![Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51656903475_ShireenAbuAkleh.jpg)
Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree
Akram al-Khatib, general prosecutor for the Palestinian Authority, said the test would take place at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Verdict on Rosmah's corruption case moved to Sept 1 Verdict on Rosmah's corruption case moved to Sept 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656334930_RosmahMansor.jpg)
Verdict on Rosmah's corruption case moved to Sept 1
Akberdin told reporters that the defence was asked to attend the case management proceedings today via a letter dated June 29.
Fri Jul 01 2022
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025