![Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737716797_thailandchinafla.jpg)
Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks
Thai police to set up a coordination centre in Bangkok, while China plans another in Mae Sot to strengthen joint efforts.
Sat Jan 25 2025
![Washington braces for Trump inauguration with fortress-like fencing, extra police Washington braces for Trump inauguration with fortress-like fencing, extra police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736920520_PennsylvaniaAvenue.jpg)
Washington braces for Trump inauguration with fortress-like fencing, extra police
Security checkpoints set up to process hundreds of thousands of spectators.
Thu Jan 16 2025
![Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682679564_Mashup.jpg)
Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Selangor Sultan orders committee to be set up to rehabilitate GISB children Selangor Sultan orders committee to be set up to rehabilitate GISB children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81728469753_TBSultanSelangor.jpg)
Selangor Sultan orders committee to be set up to rehabilitate GISB children
Sultan Sharafuddin urged the matter to be addressed without delay as it involves the future of the children concerned.
Wed Oct 09 2024
![Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud
Prosecutors alleged the duo helped set up joint venture with 1MDB by falsely claiming their company, PetroSaudi, was backed by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Aug 29 2024
![Two RMAF aircraft carrying injured Palestinians land at Subang air base Two RMAF aircraft carrying injured Palestinians land at Subang air base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723797975_TUDMSubangWargane.jpg)
Two RMAF aircraft carrying injured Palestinians land at Subang air base
They were then taken to the field hospital set up in the hangar of the air base for health screening.
Fri Aug 16 2024
![Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723456443_TBTENGKUZAFRULDUTAPA.jpg)
Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said under the MoU, trade between the two countries will increase.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683801747_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy
The "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 mln, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 mln investment.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Cabinet agrees to set up special committee to address cyberbullying - Fahmi Cabinet agrees to set up special committee to address cyberbullying - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721118437_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Cabinet agrees to set up special committee to address cyberbullying - Fahmi
The Cabinet is of the view that there should be a sterner action against social media platforms in cyberbullying issues, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715231424_yoonsukyeol.jpg)
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
![Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA tussle with Israel supporters Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA tussle with Israel supporters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714384181_Protests.jpg)
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA tussle with Israel supporters
Skirmishes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, where a tent encampment was set up last week.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710481181_TBPrinceWilliam.jpg)
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
The Diana Award set up in 2017, recognises young people for social action of humanitarian work, with a ceremony held every two years.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710481181_TBPrinceWilliam.jpg)
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
The Diana Award set up in 2017, recognises young people for social action of humanitarian work, with a ceremony held every two years.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705008143_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
The rapid growth of generative AI has triggered fears that the new technology could be used to disrupt major elections across the world.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703664880_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance
PwC Malaysia tax partner Jennifer Chang said the exemption would encourage more unit trusts to be set up in the capital market.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025