![Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721980947_StAnneBukitMerta.jpg)
Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam
The Feast of St Anne in Bukit Mertajam, held at the end of July, attracts thousands of pilgrims worldwide to Penang.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721023137_tbOlympicTorchRela.jpg)
Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre
The relay will culminate with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Halloween revellers throng Shanghai, some wearing costumes seen as a protest to China policies Halloween revellers throng Shanghai, some wearing costumes seen as a protest to China policies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698828540_950x600.jpg)
Halloween revellers throng Shanghai, some wearing costumes seen as a protest to China policies
Some party goers also showed up with blank sheets of paper stuck to their clothes, a key symbol of last year's protests.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Some 1 million visitors throng teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Japan Some 1 million visitors throng teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693568758_TBTEAMLABJAPAN.jpg)
Some 1 million visitors throng teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Japan
The museum drew visitors from 182 countries this year, where they walk through water and a garden, and become one with the flowers.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675508394_TBGEORGETOWNHINDU.jpg)
Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
After two years of celebrating Thaipusam on a small scale, Hindu devotees as well as foreign tourists in Penang are going all out this year to commemorate the birthday of Lord Murugan.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Thaipusam: Over 300,000 people expected to visit Batu Caves Thaipusam: Over 300,000 people expected to visit Batu Caves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675491760_Sasikala.jpg)
Thaipusam: Over 300,000 people expected to visit Batu Caves
Over 300,000 visitors are expected to throng Batu Caves in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration, starting this evening.
Sat Feb 04 2023
!['We're waiting': Migrants throng US-Mexico border in asylum limbo 'We're waiting': Migrants throng US-Mexico border in asylum limbo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671697450_MEXICO.jpg)
'We're waiting': Migrants throng US-Mexico border in asylum limbo
Hundreds of migrants were hoping the Christmas period will bring an end to uncertainty over their hopes of securing asylum in the United States.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Arabs cheer Morocco as it becomes last Arab team in World Cup Arabs cheer Morocco as it becomes last Arab team in World Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61669948957_morocco.jpg)
Arabs cheer Morocco as it becomes last Arab team in World Cup
Morocco beat Canada 2-1 to finish top of their group in a stadium thronged with their supporters.
Fri Dec 02 2022
![Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669615809_AFAANIMEFESTIVAL.jpg)
Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus
The three-day convention celebrates all things Japanese pop culture.
Mon Nov 28 2022
![Crowds throng Larkin Sentral in 'Balik Undi' rush Crowds throng Larkin Sentral in 'Balik Undi' rush](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668760004_TBTERMINALBASLARK.jpg)
Crowds throng Larkin Sentral in 'Balik Undi' rush
It was a scene typical of a festive-season rush, as the Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal here was packed this morning with people heading back to their hometowns to vote.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![GE15: Voters throng transportation hubs nationwide GE15: Voters throng transportation hubs nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668687967_TBklia.jpg)
GE15: Voters throng transportation hubs nationwide
The country's main transportation hubs here are seeing a hive of activities as voters prepare to travel home in time for polling day.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![Protesters throng central Budapest in support of Hungarian teachers Protesters throng central Budapest in support of Hungarian teachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665042589_HUNGARY.jpg)
Protesters throng central Budapest in support of Hungarian teachers
At least 10,000 Hungarian students, teachers and parents blocked a Budapest bridge before filling a main square outside parliament.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657588217_JAPAN.jpg)
Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win
A private funeral for Abe, who resigned in 2020 and was Japan's longest-serving premier, is scheduled for today.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652348616_COLOMBO.jpg)
Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis
Hundreds of people thronged the main bus station in the commercial capital after authorities lifted an indefinite curfew.
Thu May 12 2022
![Popular Shah Alam shopping spot packed with shoppers making raya preparations Popular Shah Alam shopping spot packed with shoppers making raya preparations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650373873_KompleksPKNSShahA.jpg)
Popular Shah Alam shopping spot packed with shoppers making raya preparations
It was a buzz of activity at a popular shopping spot in Shah Alam today as large crowds thronged shops selling raya clothes.
Tue Apr 19 2022
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025