![Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81727559397_TBTokMat.jpg)
Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
![ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704961570_TBASEANjpg.jpg)
ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
Min Aung Hlaing is "implementing the ASEAN five-point consensus adjusted with the roadmap of the State Administration Council".
Thu Jan 11 2024
![People-to-people ties make Singapore-Malaysia relation special - Envoy People-to-people ties make Singapore-Malaysia relation special - Envoy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660787113_TBsingapore.jpg)
People-to-people ties make Singapore-Malaysia relation "special" - Envoy
Vanu Gopala said the pandemic has reinforced how interdependent Singapore and Malaysia have been throughout the challenging times.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation' UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660633070_MYANMAR.jpg)
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation'
The United Nations said Heyzer would "focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns".
Tue Aug 16 2022
![FM Saifuddin proposes special envoy to Myanmar with tenure 'more than a year' FM Saifuddin proposes special envoy to Myanmar with tenure 'more than a year'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659461266_MenteriLuarDatukS.jpg)
FM Saifuddin proposes special envoy to Myanmar with tenure 'more than a year'
Saifuddin Abdullah proposed that the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar should be given a tenure of 'more than a year', and the person appointed not necessarily a foreign minister.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![Saifuddin's meeting with Igor Driesmans receives positive feedback from netizens Saifuddin's meeting with Igor Driesmans receives positive feedback from netizens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654850732_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Saifuddin's meeting with Igor Driesmans receives positive feedback from netizens
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah's meeting with EU Ambassador to ASEAN and Special Envoy to Myanmar Igor Driesmans has received positive feedback from netizens.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![Saifuddin meets Japan's special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar Saifuddin meets Japan's special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652792697_TBsaifuddin.jpg)
Saifuddin meets Japan's special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah Tuesday received Japan's Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar, Tan Sri Yohei Sasakawa at his office at Wisma Putra.
Tue May 17 2022
![ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar should engage NUG, NUCC - Saifuddin ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar should engage NUG, NUCC - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652340869_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar should engage NUG, NUCC - Saifuddin
Saifuddin Abdullah reiterated Malaysia's stand that the ASEAN Chair's Special Envoy to Myanmar should engage all stakeholders, including representatives from Myanmar's NUG and NUCC.
Thu May 12 2022
![UN Security Council to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces again UN Security Council to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652236631_Afghanistan.jpg)
UN Security Council to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces again
UN special envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, is due to brief the 15-member council, said Norway's UN mission.
Wed May 11 2022
![King grants audience to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe King grants audience to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647001407_IstanaNegara.jpg)
King grants audience to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe
His Majesty granted an audience to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is here for a three-day official visit as the special envoy of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at Istana Negara today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
![Malaysia supports Prak Sokhonn's role as the ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar Malaysia supports Prak Sokhonn's role as the ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645103961_saifuddin.jpg)
Malaysia supports Prak Sokhonn's role as the ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar
Malaysia supports the role of Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn as the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar, and wishes him all the best on his proposed visit to Myanmar in March.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Cambodia to host summit of ASEAN foreign ministers from Feb 16 Cambodia to host summit of ASEAN foreign ministers from Feb 16](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643453220_asean.jpg)
Cambodia to host summit of ASEAN foreign ministers from Feb 16
Cambodia's foreign minister and ASEAN special envoy, Prak Sokhonn, is preparing for his first visit to Myanmar.
Sat Jan 29 2022
![Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631085986_TBSAIFUDDIN.jpg)
Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta
The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is also closely following the latest developments in the country that has endured civilian unrest since the Feb 1 military coup.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Abdul Hadi to continue with earlier plans following reappointment Abdul Hadi to continue with earlier plans following reappointment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630658535_TBHADIAWANG.jpg)
Abdul Hadi to continue with earlier plans following reappointment
Abdul Hadi said he will continue with all the plans that have been made as a result of meetings with ambassadors from 10 Middle Eastern countries during his previous tenure.
Fri Sep 03 2021
![Three PM's special envoys to retain posts - PMO Three PM's special envoys to retain posts - PMO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630573982_AbdulHadiAwangT.jpg)
Three PM's special envoys to retain posts - PMO
The appointment of the trio to the special envoy posts, which are of ministerial rank, was made last year during Muhyiddin's administration.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
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 Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
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 Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
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 Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
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 Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
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 UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
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 Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
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 More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
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 Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
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 Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
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