What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight
Scientists reconstructed the dietary practices of one such culture from North Africa, surprisingly documenting a heavily plant-based diet.
Sat May 04 2024
Gov't allocates RM64.8 mln to Jakoa for Orang Asli education
The allocation covers expenses at primary schools up to institutions of higher learning for Orang Asli children to get a proper education.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Water surge tragedy: SAR efforts for remaining victims continue
SAR operation continues, to locate the remaining two victims of the Jeram Air Putih water surge tragedy.
Fri Jul 07 2023
Petronas denies speculation on merger between MHB, Sapura Energy
Petronas said any investment or divestment is strictly guided by a board-approved and management-enforced framework.
Mon May 29 2023
Genome data sheds light on how Homo sapiens arose in Africa
Our species arose in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with the oldest-known Homo sapiens fossils discovered at a site in Morocco called Jebel Irhoud.
Fri May 19 2023
Genetic findings from Siberian caves give glimpse into Neanderthal life
Neanderthals, more robustly built than Homo sapiens and with larger brows, lived from around 430,000 years ago to roughly 40,000 years ago.
Sun Feb 26 2023
GE15: Smooth polling, 50 per cent voter turnout as of 1 pm
The polling centre at Balai Raya Pulau Besar was closed at 1.20 pm, making it the first polling centre to be closed in Johor.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Smooth polling process in Baram - Sarawak police
Mohamad Azman said the voting process for the GE15 in the flood-affected areas in Baram went according to schedule.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: S'wak police will deploy 7,701 personnel on polling day
Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said of the total, 3,060 will be deployed a day after GE15.
Wed Nov 16 2022
GE15: 114 early voting centres opened in Sarawak
A total of 114 early voting centres were opened today in Sarawak.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Cycling couple on Peninsula tour to give talks at schools
The "Jiwa Kembara Jelajah Malaysia" tour is about the couple's 15-month cycling tour from Malaysia to Makkah about five years ago.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Bursa Malaysia opens higher on renewed buying interest, positive regional market sentiment
The benchmark index opened 2.78 points firmer at 1,492.58.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Police deny abusing drug suspect in incident during raid
Police have denied allegations that they roughed up a suspect till he sustained serious injuries in an incident in Seri Manjung which went viral on Twitter.
Sat Aug 13 2022
Up to Bukit Aman to review transfer of officers under probe - Sarawak Commissioner
The Sarawak state govt was informed yesterday that none of these officers had reported for duty yet with the Sarawak police contingent.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Bursa opens slightly higher, but retreats thereafter
The Fed is widely expected to deliver a 75 basis-point interest-rate hike at the end of its two-day policy meeting today.
Wed Jul 27 2022
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