
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025

DC official: 55 victims identified in Washington helicopter plane collision
The Army Corps of Engineers is surveying and preparing to begin significant salvage operations to remove the wreckage from the river.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025

UN lays groundwork for Gaza aid surge under ceasefire but still sees challenges
A truce would include a significant increase of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Gaza war toll likely significantly undercounts deaths, says study
More than 46,000 people have been killed in the Gaza war, according to Palestinian health officials.
Fri Jan 10 2025

Global decoupling offers significant opportunities for ASEAN - Nazir Razak
Decoupling refers to the process of reducing interdependence between two nations or groups of nations.
Thu Jan 09 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s overlooked security risks [COLUMNIST] Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s overlooked security risks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s overlooked security risks
Almost 200,000 refugees in Malaysia face significant socio-economic challenges that heighten their vulnerability to radicalisation.
Fri Jan 03 2025

Whole milk and milk fat have no major impact on lipid metabolism: Study
Long-term consumption of whole milk and milk fat does not significantly increase body weight or blood lipid burdens in mice, a new study by Chinese researchers show, according to Xinhua.
Thu Jan 02 2025

Four social media platform providers apply for licence to operate in Malaysia - MCMC
Four major internet messaging and social media service providers have taken significant steps towards regulatory compliance by applying for licences to operate in Malaysia
Wed Jan 01 2025
Migrant Repatriation Program: Socio-Economic Impacts
Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
Fri Dec 27 2024

Malaysian favourability towards China reaches new high, survey shows
Malaysian perceptions of China have improved significantly in recent years, according to a public opinion survey by the Merdeka Center
Fri Dec 27 2024

China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours, adds more entry points
China announces a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers.
Tue Dec 17 2024
![[OPINION] Finality of the ICJ rulings: Can the ICJ decision on the Batu Puteh case be “appealed”? [OPINION] Finality of the ICJ rulings: Can the ICJ decision on the Batu Puteh case be “appealed”?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633762613_PulauBatuPuteh.jpg)
[OPINION] Finality of the ICJ rulings: Can the ICJ decision on the Batu Puteh case be “appealed”?
Pursuing an ICJ revision of its rulings without clear legal grounds and within the time limit could have significant repercussions.
Wed Dec 11 2024
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[COLUMNIST] The struggle for truth in the digital age
Recent innovations are altering society's communication habits, with digital media growing into a significant component of our daily lives.
Tue Dec 10 2024

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025