Dr Rebecca Wong named among Stanford University's list of World's Top 2 pct scientists
The list represents the top 2 pct of the world's most-cited scientists in various disciplines.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Maryam Mirzakhani, award-winning mathematician, dies at 40
Maryam Mirzakhani, the first and only woman to receive the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for mathematics, died on Saturday at age 40 after a battle with cancer.
Sun Jul 16 2017
In Memory of Dr Haron Din
Datuk Dr Haron Din died at 10.05am Friday (Malaysian time) at Stanford University Hospital in San Francisco, US, from heart complications.
Sat Sep 17 2016
Inability to cope with stress in early adulthood could lead to high blood pressure in later life
A new study has found that individuals who become easily stressed during early adulthood could have an increased risk of suffering from high blood pressure later in life.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Common heartburn medications linked to greater risk of heart attack
A common heartburn medication taken by more than 100 million people every year is associated with a greater risk of heart attacks, Stanford University researchers reported Wednesday.
Sat Jun 13 2015
MaGIC sign MoUs with Stanford U. and UP Global
The signing of MoUs between the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) and Stanford University and UP Global will foster and develop a vibrant entrepreneur ecosystem in Malaysia.
Sat Apr 26 2014
Study probes best method to get your kids to eat more veggies
A new Stanford University study finds that teaching kids about nutrition boosts their desire to eat more vegetables.
Wed Jul 03 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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