'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used in MP swearing-in ceremonies - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul also said that it was not stated in the Standing Orders of the meeting.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Youth unemployment rate down one pct in Q1
Malaysia's youth unemployment rate dropped to 10.1 pct in the first quarter of the year compared to 11.1 pct for the same period last year.
Wed Jun 07 2023
PM Anwar agrees in principle to give equal allocation to opposition MPs
However, it should start with a discussion by both parties to discuss the best method besides finding a common point of understanding.
Tue Mar 07 2023
MCMC to meet Awesome TV over claim of number of civil servants to be reduced - Fahmi
MCMC will hold a meeting with Awesome TV today to seek clarification on its news reports which claimed the number of civil servants will be reduced.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Shahidan led PN's path to victory in Perlis
Shahidan's move to contest on a PN ticket is seen as the starting point for the rise of the coalition in trouncing BN to take over Perlis.
Sun Nov 20 2022
GE15: PN win 14 state seats in Perlis to form government
The two-thirds majority victory saw PN capture the stronghold of the BN which had been in its control since the beginning of independence.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Shahidan, Ismail defend respective seats on PN ticket
The disappointment of being dropped by BN was over for Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim and Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib when they won their seats on PN ticket.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Shahidan turns PN warlord to win Perlis
Shahidan Kassim who was dropped from the Barisan Nasional line-up for GE15, is now PN's bet to defend the seat.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Shahidan, Zahidi, Ismail, Azhar expelled from UMNO - Ahmad Maslan
Four UMNO members who are representing other parties or standing as independents in the GE15 have been expelled from the party.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Shahidan, Ismail have not yet joined Pas - Takiyuddin
Dropped incumbent MPs from BN Shahidan Kassim and Ismail Abdul Muttalib have not yet joined Pas or any PN component party.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Shahidan, Ismail have not yet joined PAS - Takiyuddin
PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the election regulations did not compel any candidate to be a member of a party to be eligible to contest.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Shahidan, Ismail to defend Arau, Maran on PN ticket
Shahidan Kassim will defend the Arau parliamentary seat in the GE15 on a Perikatan Nasional (PN) ticket, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced.
Thu Nov 03 2022
GE15: Shahidan, Zahidi to contest despite not named as BN candidates
Dr Shahidan Kassim and Zahidi Zainul Abidin have both confirmed that they will be defending their Arau and Padang Besar seats in the GE15.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Arau seat: PN welcomes any winnable candidate - Abdul Hadi
Abdul Hadi said since Malaysian politics is quite dynamic, the doors are open to any prospective candidate capable of winning a seat for PN.
Thu Nov 03 2022
New BN Arau candidate regards incumbent Shahidan as mentor
Rozabil Abd Rahman, the new BN candidate for Arau in the GE15, said he has never harboured any intention of challenging, let alone rebelling against the dropped incumbent Shahidan Kassim.
Thu Nov 03 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