Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold
Authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level and prohibited residents from going within 3 km of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
JPJ collects over RM20mil from 'M__M' series number plates
JPJ said the M1M registration number received the highest bid at RM622,000, while the second highest was M5M at RM500,000.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Ardern receives New Zealand top honour for leadership during Covid, mosque attack
Jacinda Ardern was named the second highest honour in New Zealand, on King Charles birthday holiday celebrated by the country today.
Mon Jun 05 2023
60.9 pct of Penang's population have received COVID-19 vaccine booster dose
Penang is the state with the second-highest number of people having received the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, with 60.9 pct after Klang Valley which achieved 69.9 pct.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Italy reports 99,848 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, 205 deaths
Italy has registered 162,098 deaths linked to COVID-19 since its outbreak emerged in February 2020, the second-highest toll in Europe.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Italy reports 85,288 coronavirus cases, 180 deaths
Italy has registered 157,177 deaths linked to COVID-19 since its outbreak emerged in February 2020, the second-highest toll in Europe.
Wed Mar 16 2022
COVID: 22,133 new cases recorded Tuesday, second highest total this year
New COVID-19 infections in the country rose to 22,133 cases today, making it the second highest total for this year. He
Tue Feb 15 2022
Vaccinated people in Singapore make up three-quarters of recent COVID-19 cases
Singapore has already inoculated nearly 75 pct of its 5.7 million people, the world's second-highest after the United Arab Emirates.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Philippines records more than one million coronavirus cases
The Philippines has the second highest number of cases and casualties in Southeast Asia, next to Indonesia.
Mon Apr 26 2021
South Korean, Malaysian bonds get massive foreign inflows in March
According to a Reuters poll, Malaysia's economy is expected to grow 15.8 pct in the second quarter, the second-highest in the region.
Wed Apr 14 2021
India reports 16,738 new coronavirus cases; highest since January 29
India's tally of 11.05 million infections is the world's second highest after the United States.
Thu Feb 25 2021
COVID-19: Perak records highest infectivity rate in country - Health DG
Kelantan recorded the second-highest Rt at 1.13, followed by Negeri Sembilan (1.03) and Kedah (1.0).
Mon Feb 22 2021
Philippine reopening of theatres, arcades pushed back
The Philippines has reported nearly 550,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with more than 11,500 deaths, the second highest in Southeast Asia.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Thaipusam: No SOP violations reported - Acryl Sani
There has been no violation of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Thaipusam celebration during the enforcement of the MCO throughout the country.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spews clouds of ash
The 2,963 m (9,721 ft) high Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and is already on the country's second highest alert level.
Wed Jan 27 2021
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