H5N1: No instruction to close schools yet - Education sec-gen
The Education Ministry has yet to receive instruction to close schools or change the menu at school canteens in Kelantan following the spread of the bird flu (H5N1) in the state.
Sat Mar 18 2017
School cooperatives should appoint, manage school canteen operators - Angkasa
Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) has proposed that school cooperatives be given the authority to appoint and manage operators running the school canteens.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Four hostel kitchens ordered closed due to rat, cockroach faeces
Four school hostel kitchens in Perak were ordered closed because they posed the risk of causing food poisoning, said Perak Health Department director Datuk Dr Juita Ghazalie.
Thu Oct 13 2016
Veggie meals for all schools, a solution in secular France?
The issue arises once again as mayors from three towns have banned non-pork options in canteens to respect the country's strict divide between education and religion.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Education Ministry happy with price of food, drinks at school canteens
The Education Ministry is satisfied with the price of food and drinks set by school canteen operators nationwide so far.
Mon Jan 20 2014
85 dirty school canteens ordered to close - Dr Subramaniam
A total of 85 school canteens were ordered to close due to a lack of hygiene and for contravening Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 between January and May this year.
Wed Jul 24 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