Selangor Palace withdraws 'Datuk Seri', 'Datin Seri' titles from Najib and Rosmah
The Sultan of Selangor has ordered that the state awards which carry the titles of 'Datuk Seri' and 'Datuk' bestowed on Najib Razak be revoked, effective today.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Sultan of Johor confers Singapore PM and wife with top state awards
The Sultan of Johor today bestowed the state's highest Order of Chivalry on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a special investiture ceremony held at Istana Besar.
Fri May 06 2022
Selangor Sultan confers state awards on 116 recipients
A total of 10 other individuals were awarded the Bintang Perkhidmatan Cemerlang.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Cops bust syndicate selling, counterfeiting Melaka state award letters, honorary titles
Police have busted the largest syndicate involved in the selling and counterfeiting of letters conferring fake Melaka state awards and medals which carry the titles of "Datuk" and "Datuk Seri".
Wed Aug 11 2021
Tun Juhar presents medals, awards to 17 recipients today
Tun Juhar Mahiruddin today presented state awards and medals to 17 recipients in conjunction with his 67th birthday celebration.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Johor state awards cannot be bought - Sultan Ibrahim
The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has reminded the people from outside the state against being cheated by individuals who claim that the Johor State Awards can be bought.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Heavier penalty for improper use of Malacca state awards
Those found guilty of the offences can face jail time between one and five years or both a fine and imprisonment.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Fake awards: Police detain mastermind and 7 others
The culprits have been issuing dubious state awards and titles in Perak, tarnishing the state's royal institution in the process.
Wed Mar 16 2016
Deputy Prime Minister heads Perak Awards list
702 receive state awards and medals in conjunction with the birthday of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Dr Nazrin Shah on November 27, 2015.
Fri Nov 27 2015
Police reports lodged against self-proclaimed "Sultan of Melaka"
Two police reports were made on the plan by self-proclaimed "Sultan of Melaka", Raja Noor Jan Shah Raja Tuah, to hold a ceremony in Pulau Besar to confer "state" awards ceremony.
Tue Jan 14 2014
Statements recorded from victims of 'Kelantan awards'
The police are in the midst of recording statements from four people who claimed to have fallen prey to a scam pertaining to the Kelantan state awards and medallions.
Sun Nov 25 2012
796 hounours recipients in conjunction with Sultan of Pahang's birthday
A total of 796 people will be receiving Pahang state awards and medals in conjunction with the 82nd birthday of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.
Wed Oct 24 2012
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