![Agong, Raja Permaisuri extend Songkran greetings to Siamese community Agong, Raja Permaisuri extend Songkran greetings to Siamese community](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681353335_PerayaanSongkran.jpg)
Agong, Raja Permaisuri extend Songkran greetings to Siamese community
There are 60,000 people of Siamese descent in Malaysia, with a large number residing in Kedah and Perlis.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![GE15: PH, PN each field a Siamese candidate in Perlis GE15: PH, PN each field a Siamese candidate in Perlis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667881420_Mashup.jpg)
GE15: PH, PN each field a Siamese candidate in Perlis
The Siamese community is a minority race in Perlis.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![PM hopes Siamese community uses Songkran festival to strengthen family ties PM hopes Siamese community uses Songkran festival to strengthen family ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649842962_TBPakMail.jpg)
PM hopes Siamese community uses Songkran festival to strengthen family ties
Ismail Sabri today expressed hope that the Siamese community in the country will use the Songkran festival celebration to further strengthen family ties as well as relationships with friends.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![Siamese man found injured with hands, legs tied with metal chain Siamese man found injured with hands, legs tied with metal chain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41457972085_GARISANPOLIS.jpg)
Siamese man found injured with hands, legs tied with metal chain
ASP Mohd Radzuan Othman said the police were alerted about the incident by the victim's father who got the news about his son at 10.30 pm.
Sun Sep 03 2017
![Tahfiz schools urged to register with Education Ministry to enhance safety Tahfiz schools urged to register with Education Ministry to enhance safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51496583780_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Tahfiz schools urged to register with Education Ministry to enhance safety
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the ministry found it difficult to monitor and enhance security features of tahfiz schools and its students since most of them were not registered.
Sun Jun 04 2017
![Anglo-Siamese Treaty 1909: What Malaysians need to know Anglo-Siamese Treaty 1909: What Malaysians need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41470899215_Anglosiam.jpg)
Anglo-Siamese Treaty 1909: What Malaysians need to know
Whether or not the treaty was valid under international law, it is quite impossible for Malaysia to question the validity of this treaty now.
Thu Aug 11 2016
![Siamese community hopes Ahmad Bashah repeals Siamese Agriculture Certificate Siamese community hopes Ahmad Bashah repeals Siamese Agriculture Certificate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454511008_BoonSomInong.jpg)
Siamese community hopes Ahmad Bashah repeals Siamese Agriculture Certificate
The Certificate is a requirement for the Siamese community to apply for Malay Reserve Land in the state and to be involved in agricultural activities.
Thu Feb 04 2016
![SJKC Kou Hua, choice of non-Chinese parents SJKC Kou Hua, choice of non-Chinese parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81451821632_950x600.jpg)
SJKC Kou Hua, choice of non-Chinese parents
At this Chinese primary school in Kuala Nerang, the 22 pupils who registered for Year One comprised 10 Malays, 11 Siamese and only one Chinese student.
Sun Jan 03 2016
![Najib contributes a lot to Siamese community, minority groups - Senator Boon Som Najib contributes a lot to Siamese community, minority groups - Senator Boon Som](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440251279_NAJIB.jpg)
Najib contributes a lot to Siamese community, minority groups - Senator Boon Som
Senator Boon Som Inong says people should not forget all the good deeds the Prime Minister has done for the country.
Thu Sep 03 2015
![Trader finds several torn Quran pages in aluminium container Trader finds several torn Quran pages in aluminium container](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41412947451_295x200.jpg)
Trader finds several torn Quran pages in aluminium container
A trader was shocked after finding several torn pages of the Quran which were believed to have been burned in an aluminium container at a food court near the Main Market, here today.
Thu Nov 20 2014
![Siamese community condemns insult to Agong Siamese community condemns insult to Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/61407406373_295x200.jpg)
Siamese community condemns insult to Agong
The Siamese community here has condemned the actions of FB user Chandra Lawan Tetap Lawan who insulted the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and urged the police to investigating.
Thu Aug 07 2014
![MH370: Subdue Songkran celebrations in respect to tragedy MH370: Subdue Songkran celebrations in respect to tragedy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-03/61395702540_295x200.jpg)
MH370: Subdue Songkran celebrations in respect to tragedy
The Siamese community in Malaysia are urged to celebrate Songkran or the 'water festival' that marks New Year in Thailand next month in a moderate manner to pay respect to MH370.
Fri Mar 28 2014
!['Exceptionally rare' conjoined whales found in Mexico 'Exceptionally rare' conjoined whales found in Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/51389148095_295x200.jpg)
'Exceptionally rare' conjoined whales found in Mexico
The four-meter (13-foot) long siamese whales were dead when they were found in the Ojo de Liebre lagoon.
Wed Jan 08 2014
![Cancer stricken pupil wishes to meet PM, Tun Mahathir Cancer stricken pupil wishes to meet PM, Tun Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/41358508069_295x200.jpg)
Cancer stricken pupil wishes to meet PM, Tun Mahathir
A student of Siamese-origin who is stricken with brain cancer hopes to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Sun Jun 30 2013
![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