Shamsul Azhar resigns from Petronas Gas on Jan 1
Datuk Anuar Taib, 48, would succeed Shamsul who has expressed intention to resign due to time constraint as he currently served on the board of various Malaysian and overseas companies.
Fri Dec 09 2016
Wan Zulkiflee appointed Petronas President/CEO
Datuk Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has been appointed Petronas President and CEO effective April 1, 2015 until March 31, 2018.
Mon Feb 09 2015
MH370: Malaysia, Australia, China to work together in phase two of search
Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein is currently discussing with China on their contribution for the second phase of the search mission.
Sat Sep 27 2014
Petronas expects Rapid project to be ready by 2017
The RAPID project in Pengerang will be completed by the first quarter of 2017, a year beyond the initial target of 2016.
Wed Jun 05 2013
Petronas Q1 net profit falls 4.7 per cent
Petronas reported that first-quarter net profit in 2013 fell 4.7 percent due to lower oil production but remains optimistic in outlook.
Wed Jun 05 2013
Petronas suffered lower 2012 net profit, defends MISC buyout
Petroliam Nasional Bhd posted lower net profit for the full year ended December 31, 2012. It also defended its MISC buyout bid.
Thu Mar 07 2013
Petronas CEO bestowed Man Of The Year Award
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of Petronas, Tan Sri Shamsul Azhar Abbas, has been bestowed The Oil & Gas Year Malaysia 2013 Man of the Year Award.
Mon Feb 18 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