Don't undermine women candidates - Suraya
Political party leaders should not undermine women candidates contesting in the GE15, BN candidate for Pendang Datuk Suraya Yaacob said.
Fri Nov 11 2022
GE15: Kedah BN women parliamentary candidates determined to prove their mettle
Suraya Yaacob hopes that the electorates in Pendang would give due consideration to having women as their MP.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Suraya Yaacob resigns as Kedah Exco member
Sungai Tiang assemblywoman Datuk Suraya Yaacob today announced her resignation as Kedah Exco member with immediate effect.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Yan floods: RM1 mln allocated to restore water supply - Exco
A total of RM1 million has been allocated for the restoration of water supply to communities around Yan district that have been affected by the floods caused by mudslides from Gunung Jerai on Aug 18.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Cheaper beef at Kedah BN Assemblymen service centres today
The sale at the 21 centres will begin as early as 8am today or people to buy beef at RM24 per kilogramme and is limited to two kilogrammes per customer.
Thu Jun 22 2017
70 pct reduction in fish landing due to hot spell - Kedah Exco
The ongoing hot weather for almost two months now has resulted in reduced fish landing for mackerel in Kedah by 70 per cent.
Tue Mar 14 2017
Forget chicken, eat ducks, Kedahans told
The state executive councillor in charge Datuk Suraya Yaacob says there was a great potential for duck meat in the local market.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Largest underground water source in Malaysia found in Kedah
The largest underground water source in the country has been found in Kampung Sungai Jagung.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Kedah exco meeting tomorrow postponed
The weekly state executive council (Exco) meeting of the Kedah government scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Kedah MB feud: 17 BN assemblymen hold 'urgent meeting'
Several Barisan Nasional Assemblymen today gathered at a hotel here for an urgent meeting to discuss about the UMNO crisis in the state.
Tue Feb 02 2016
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024