Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks
The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for US visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years
Thu Jun 01 2017
Failure rate among Bumiputera entrepreneurs still high - GABEM
Out of 100 companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia in the last five years, only 18 had succeeded.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Fight against hunger loses steam in Asia-Pacific: Study
News study shows that progress in the fight against hunger in the Asia-Pacific region has faltered in the last five years.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Indonesia set to collect trillions of rupiah from Google
The Indonesian government is set to collect trillions of rupiah from Singapore-based Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in outstanding tax liabilities over the last five years.
Wed Sep 21 2016
Gold loses its shine in dentistry amid teeth-whitening craze
Until a decade ago, about 67 metric tons of gold were filling, capping and crowning teeth worldwide annually. In the last five years, though, demand has plunged almost 60 percent.
Wed Apr 27 2016
The Last Five Years: The truth about marriage
The Last Five Years, a musical written by Jason Robert Brown will hit the stage at The Gardens Theatre, Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 25 to 27.
Sat Sep 20 2014
Outstation voters must have returned to Malaysia in last 5 years
The condition for outstation voters set by the Election Commission (EC) that they must have returned to Malaysia in the last five years and stayed not less than 30 days.
Sun Jan 27 2013
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