Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'
The new plaque states, "The people have expressed the intention that this country belongs to the people, and not the king."
Sun Sep 20 2020
Hong Kong's first female leader a "tilted bridge" over troubled water
Carrie Lam, who won an election to become Hong Kong's first female chief executive on Sunday, is a former student activist who climbed the rungs of the civil service over 36 years.
Sun Mar 26 2017
Appeals court acquits former student activist of sedition charge
A three-member panel chaired by Justice Datuk Wira Mohtarudin Baki set aside the conviction and 10-month jail sentence imposed by the Sessions Court on Muhammad Safwan Anang.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist "at China's request"
Thailand on Wednesday barred entry to a Hong Kong student activist who helped organise pro-democracy protests in the Chinese-ruled city in 2014, with a newspaper saying he had been "blacklisted".
Wed Oct 05 2016
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong held in Thailand
Joshua Wong was stopped from entering Thailand, where he was due at events commemorating a massacre of student activists, an official said Wednesday
Wed Oct 05 2016
#LangkahSiswa: Court shortens remand order on 17 student activists
The 17 student activists, who were detained by police after they held a sit-in protest at Parliament House, have been freed.
Thu Aug 27 2015
#OccupyParliament: 17 student activists detained by police
Seventeen students who have been camping outside the Parliament building since Monday, were arrested Tuesday night.
Wed Aug 26 2015
Student activist Joshua Wong denied entry
Malaysian government this morning has denied Joshua Wong an entry into this country.
Tue May 26 2015
Students, police scuffle as Myanmar protest tensions boil
Student activists scuffled with riot police in central Myanmar Tuesday, vowing to burst through a wall of security personnel who have surrounded them for over a week at a protest for education reform.
Tue Mar 10 2015
Adam Adli, Fariz Musa released today
Student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim and PKR Youth chief Fariz Musa, detained for participating in the 'Free Anwar' campaign yesterday, were released this morning.
Sun Feb 22 2015
'Occupy UM8' to relocate into campus grounds today
Consolidate efforts to pressure the management of Universiti Malaya (UM), have triggered 'Occupy UM8' organisers to relocate the peaceful demonstration to the campus grounds, today.
Mon Dec 15 2014
12-month jail for Adam Adli too excessive - Malaysian Bar president
He believes that the student activist should have been fined at most, and not jailed.
Fri Sep 19 2014
Adam Adli vows to continue fighting against Sedition Act
Former student activist was found guilty of sedition by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court earlier today and was sentenced to a years jail.
Fri Sep 19 2014
Safwan Anang released on bail
Student activist, Safwan Anang today has been freed after his wife and family offered to fork out a bail of RM5,000.
Fri May 31 2013
Police confirmed receiving reports on journalists being assaulted
Police have confirmed receiving reports from two journalists who were allegedly assaulted when covering a gathering to seek the release of student activist Adam Adli.
Wed May 22 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024