COVID-19: SK Permatang Janggus ordered shut after teacher tests positive
Penang State Education Department director Abdul Rashid Abdul Samad said the closure order was issued to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Floods: 20 schools in Pahang to close tomorrow
State Education Department director Datuk Rosdi Ismail told Bernama that 4,087 students and teachers would be affected.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Floods: 13 schools in Terengganu, two in Sarawak to close tomorrow
State Education Department director Shafruddin Ali Hussin said the closure would involve 3,415 pupils and 379 teachers.
Sun Jan 22 2017
Terengganu floods: Three schools to remain closed tomorrow
Only three schools will remain closed tomorrow - two in Setiu and one in Hulu Terengganu - as flood conditions continue to improve in the state, says Terengganu state Education Department director Sha
Mon Jan 02 2017
Terengganu floods: 2017 school session in 25 schools postponed
Terengganu State Education Department Director, Shafruddin Ali Hussin said it involved 2,430 primary and 962 secondary schoolchildren.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Over fifty per cent of SK Tohoi Orang Asli pupils back in school
About 62 per cent, or 117, out of 189 Orang Asli pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tohoi, have returned to school to continue with their studies, said Kelantan State Education Department director.
Sun Jan 31 2016
Eight schools closed in Sabah due to flood
Eight schools at three districts in Sabah have been closed due to flood caused by continuous rain since early yesterday.
Tue Oct 07 2014
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