Harimau Malaya players appeal for people to stay home
On seeing there were still people who were defying the order, the national footballers took the initiative to make a brief video in urging Malaysians to comply with the restricted movement directives.
Sat Mar 21 2020
Public office accountability in times of crisis
Lets not make irrational decisions without looking for alternative solutions.
Fri Mar 20 2020
Salaries must be paid even if premises are closed - Counsellor
Employers are still required to pay their workers' salaries for the two weeks of the Restricted Movement Order from March 18 to 31.
Tue Mar 17 2020
COVID-19: Travel ban also applies to Malaysian workers in Singapore, Thailand
The ongoing ban on Malaysians from travelling abroad, as stated under the restricted movement order, also includes those working in Singapore and Thailand.
Tue Mar 17 2020
COVID-19: Abdul Rahim advises public to continue being patient, don't panic
Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri has urged community leaders to conduct awareness campaigns for the public on the government's initiative to impose movement restriction order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 17 2020
COVID-19: PM announces restricted movement order
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tonight announced a nationwide restricted movement order from Wednesday until March 31, 2020 to deal with the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Mon Mar 16 2020
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