Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo gets support from biggest party, but no coalition deal yet
If Prabowo secures a deal with PDIP after taking office Sunday, Indonesia's parliament will have no opposition parties.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Flood situation improves in Kedah, Johor and Selangor
According to Public Info Banjir, the water levels of Sungai Bidor in Hilir Perak and Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak exceeded the warning level.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Floods: Increase in evacuees reported in several states this morning
The water level in Sungai Bernam in Hulu Selangor district surpassed the danger level, reaching 27.68 m.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Family plans ‘jenazah Ghaib’ prayer after search for missing Felcra pensioner halted
The search for Sabari ended on Wednesday after a three-day SAR operation along a 13-kilometre stretch of the river yielded no results.
Thu Oct 03 2024
World Rivers Day: Highlights critical importance of rivers, streams
The programme highlights the impact of pollution and the necessary actions to mitigate it and restore the rivers' natural condition.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Prince Harry turns 40 on Sunday with eyes focused on his future
Prince Harry said his concern about his immediate family's security, meant he would not return home, amid hostility from tabloid press.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Police seek public help to locate missing woman V. Tamillarsy
Police said Tamillarsy was reported to have been last seen in Kampung Sungai Cherpai, Karak.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Sunken village emerges in Greece as drought dries up lake
The muddied remains of homes are reemerging nearly 45 years since the village that once stood here disappeared underwater.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Odour pollution: Ammonia gas detected at Sungai Pandan - Johor DOE
According to DOE, ammonia gas is commonly used by industries such as fertiliser factories and ice manufacturing plants.
Wed Sep 04 2024
17-year-old charged with murder of Orang Asli girl
The court set Oct 28 to re-mention the case for chemical, pathology, DNA reports of the victim and accused's academic performance report.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Vehicle swept away, other cars, shops damaged by water surge in Langkawi
Police said continuous heavy rain and strong winds caused the phenomenon leading to an overflow into the Langkawi Cable Car parking area.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Tengku Puteri Afzan and FD Idzham tie the knot
The royal wedding began with the solemnisation yesterday, henna ceremony today, and the wedding reception on Sunday.
Fri Aug 23 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
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