Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident
The airline is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence, including not serving hot drinks or meals when the seat belt sign is on.
Fri May 24 2024
Nga’s press secretary Pang picked as Unity Govt’s candidate for Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election
Anthony Loke said Pang Sock Tao was agreed by the leaders of component parties in the Unity Govt to make way for DAP to retain the seat.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Bersatu to take legal action against reps who betrayed party - Hamzah
The meeting agreed for legal action against those who betrayed party, for the purpose of vacating the seat and preparing for a by-election.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Court dismisses Bersatu's application for judicial review against Johari's decision on four parliamentary seats in Sabah
Bersatu had filed the legal action for Tan Sri Johari Abdul to declare as vacant the seats held by the four MPs.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Ahmad Yakob retains Pasir Pekan seat
Based on the Election Commission's results data, the 72-year-old Kelantan Pas commissioner defended the seat with a 12,811-vote majority.
Sat Aug 12 2023
[OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat
He defended the seat he's held since 2008 with a majority of 7,116 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
State Polls: PH-BN seat distribution settled - PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said he had held a meeting with BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi recently to settle the seat distribution between the two coalitions.
Tue Jul 04 2023
PH-BN's 50-seat target for Selangor realistic, achievable - Amirudin
Our realistic target is to win two-thirds of the seats in Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Penang State Assembly approves motion to declare four seats vacant
The Penang State Assembly today approved the motion to declare vacant the seats of four assemblymen in the state.
Mon Mar 06 2023
State polls: S'gor UMNO has looked into seats it wants to contest - Megat Zulkarnain
Selangor UMNO has looked into the seats it wants to contest in the upcoming state election and will hold a meeting at the state BN level to discuss it officially.
Fri Feb 03 2023
UK PM Sunak apologises for not wearing a seatbelt - Spokesperson
The Prime Minister removed the seatbelt to film a short clip, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Decision on four Sabah MPs keeping seats is final - Speaker
The decision that four former Bersatu members need not vacate the seats they won on GRS tickets in the GE15 is final, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Johari Abdul.
Tue Jan 17 2023
GE15: Dr Mahathir loses Langkawi
Dr Mahathir failed to retain the seat after securing only 4,566 votes, while Mohd Suhaimi garnered 25,463 votes.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Almost all candidates confident of securing Nibong Tebal seat
With a few days left before polling, candidates contesting Nibong Tebal have expressed their confidence in winning the seat.
Wed Nov 16 2022
GE15: Ahmad Said is people's hero - Kemaman folks
Takhairi is confident Ahmad could win the seat because of his clean track record and had helped the people tremendously when he was MB.
Wed Nov 16 2022
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