Dewan Rakyat Speaker requests political parties to submit statutory declarations
Azhar Azizan has requested political parties that won a substantial number of seats in GE15 to submit the names of parties and independent MPs to form the federal government.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Challenges confronting the new PM
The Internal Challenges of the new PM are even more daunting, due to his slim majority in Parliament and any missteps can be "fatal" to his position as PM, as it can be seen for his predecessor.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Ismail Sabri almost certain to be PM
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob looks certain to be appointed prime minister based on the support of 114 members of Parliament (MPs) declared through statutory declarations (SD).
Thu Aug 19 2021
MPs arrive at Istana Negara for audience with King
All MPs were instructed to submit their statutory declarations to nominate their prime minister candidate to Istana Negara by 4 pm yesterday.
Thu Aug 19 2021
MPs confirm submitting statutory declarations to Istana Negara
Several MPs said they had submitted their statutory declarations to Istana Negara to nominate the ninth PM as per requested.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Istana Negeri refutes alleged power abuse by Tun Juhar
Juhar had never received 33 statutory declarations as claimed before signing the declaration for the dissolution of the state assembly.
Thu Aug 06 2020
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