![NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729248482_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Appeals Court acquits, discharges Isa Samad of RM3 million corruption charges Appeals Court acquits, discharges Isa Samad of RM3 million corruption charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709695514_MohdIsa.jpg)
Appeals Court acquits, discharges Isa Samad of RM3 million corruption charges
The appeal against conviction and sentence is allowed and the order of High Court is set aside, said Judge Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Court of Appeal orders Muhyiddin’s case of using position for bribes returned to Sessions Court Court of Appeal orders Muhyiddin’s case of using position for bribes returned to Sessions Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709112694_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Court of Appeal orders Muhyiddin’s case of using position for bribes returned to Sessions Court
The three judges made the unanimous decision after allowing the prosecution's appeal to set aside the High Court's decision.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Orang Asli mother loses appeal to set aside order to hand over child to ex-husband
The Court said evidence showed that the father had de facto custody of the child for four years until she was taken away by the mother.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail
The Court allowed Shohel's appeal to set aside the death sentence imposed by High Court.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Appeals Court dismisses Apandi Ali's appeal in defamation suit Appeals Court dismisses Apandi Ali's appeal in defamation suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698897900_TBMASHUP.jpg)
Appeals Court dismisses Apandi Ali's appeal in defamation suit
Former AG Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali today failed in his appeal to set aside the decision of a High Court's dismissal of his RM10 million defamation lawsuit against Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang
Thu Nov 02 2023
![Court rejects Najib's bid to set aside 1MDB's Mareva injunction Court rejects Najib's bid to set aside 1MDB's Mareva injunction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695290841_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Court rejects Najib's bid to set aside 1MDB's Mareva injunction
Judge Atan Mustaffa Yussof Ahmad today ruled that the injunction should be retained until the end of 1MDB's suit.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![Jana Wibawa project: Muhyiddin seeks to strike out three money laundering charges Jana Wibawa project: Muhyiddin seeks to strike out three money laundering charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694498092_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Jana Wibawa project: Muhyiddin seeks to strike out three money laundering charges
Ex-PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will file an application to set aside three more charges of money laundering amounting to RM200 million.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Court of appeal upholds conviction, death sentence on man who beheaded father Court of appeal upholds conviction, death sentence on man who beheaded father](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
Court of appeal upholds conviction, death sentence on man who beheaded father
The Court dismisses the appeal by You Poh Khoon to set aside the conviction and sentence on grounds of insanity.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Peter Anthony's appeal to be heard on March 15 before new judge Peter Anthony's appeal to be heard on March 15 before new judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674798318_PeterAnthony.jpg)
Peter Anthony's appeal to be heard on March 15 before new judge
The appeal of Peter Anthony to set aside his conviction, three-year jail term, and RM50,000 fine for forging a document will be heard on March 15.
Fri Jan 27 2023
![Luxembourg court sets aside attachment order requested by Sulu heir - Azalina Luxembourg court sets aside attachment order requested by Sulu heir - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666709654_TBAZALINAOTHMAN.jpg)
Luxembourg court sets aside attachment order requested by Sulu heir - Azalina
A court in Luxembourg has set aside an attachment order applied by an individual who claimed to be an 'heir' of the Sulu group last Tuesday.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![Another RM21.1 mln allocated to fix slope damage in Batang Kali landslide site Another RM21.1 mln allocated to fix slope damage in Batang Kali landslide site](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673864626_Jalanbatangkalige.jpg)
Another RM21.1 mln allocated to fix slope damage in Batang Kali landslide site
The Selangor government has set aside further allocations totalling RM21.1 million for slope rehabilitation works following the latest report on last month's Batang Kali landslide.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![Ali Puteh fails in appeal to set aside sister-in-law's suit Ali Puteh fails in appeal to set aside sister-in-law's suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672208731_AliPuteh.jpg)
Ali Puteh fails in appeal to set aside sister-in-law's suit
Comedian Ali Puteh today failed in his appeal to set aside the decision of the Sessions Court regarding the RM60,000 in damages that must be paid to his sister-in-law.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Set aside political differences to focus on driving national economic growth - Deputy PM Set aside political differences to focus on driving national economic growth - Deputy PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671226698_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Set aside political differences to focus on driving national economic growth - Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all parties to set aside their political differences and instead focus all efforts to create political stability to propel the growth o
Sat Dec 17 2022
![Federal Court upholds death sentence of two SMART members for murder Federal Court upholds death sentence of two SMART members for murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663071218_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Federal Court upholds death sentence of two SMART members for murder
Two members of SMART failed in their final appeal in the Federal Court to set aside the death sentence imposed.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![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
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025