UM lecturer appointed as adviser to Timor-Leste Government
Dr Ying Hooi is the first Malaysian to be officially appointed to the International Advisory Council (IAC).
Tue Jul 02 2024
Exclusive: Timor president says China military cooperation 'never discussed'
President Jose Ramos-Horta says Australia and Indonesia can "sleep at peace" because the island nation won't be a security concern to its neighbours.
Fri Sep 29 2023
East Timor opposition wins most votes in parliamentary election - State media
Sunday's contest was the fifth parliamentary election since East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, a country of 1.3 million people that gained full independence in 2002.
Tue May 23 2023
PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Timor-Leste President
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a visit from Timor-Leste President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta at Seri Perdana.
Mon Dec 12 2022
ASEAN agrees in principle to admit East Timor as 11th member
The half-island nation, officially called Timor Leste, will also be granted observer status at high-level ASEAN meetings.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Timor Leste eighth destination for Rising Together Baton Run
The Rising Together Baton Run held in conjunction with Malaysia hosting the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games will continue in Dili, Timor Leste tomorrow.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Timor-Leste: Visiting the forgotten jewel of Southeast Asia
Timor-Leste is an evolving story of struggle and nation-building, set in a land of untouched natural beauty.
Mon Sep 19 2016
Timor-Leste ready for full ASEAN membership
The island-nation strongly believes that joining ASEAN will elevate its status in the global community of nations.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Malaysian beat Timor Leste 3-0 in Asia Cup playoff
Malaysia coached by Datuk Ong Kim Swee, were clearly in control of the match as soon as the match kicked off.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Tengku Abdullah wants Harimau Malaysia to 'roar' against Timor Leste
FAM President Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said he has been waiting for the national team to bounce back for a long time.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Ahmad Zahid fetes participants of ASEAN Rides Festival
380 high-powered motorcycle riders from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Timor Leste and Indonesia took part in the ASEAN Rides Festival.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Nazmi slapped with 6-match ban for spitting incident
The suspension means the SEA Games campaign of Nazmi from Selangor is over and will return home early.
Tue Jun 02 2015
SEA Games: Muhammad Nazmi should be sent back - CDM
SEA Games football squad midfielder, Muhammad Nazmi Faiz Mansor who spat at a Timor Leste player in a first Group B tie last Saturday, should be sent back from the games, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza
Mon Jun 01 2015
SEA Games: Malaysia defeats Timor Leste 1-0
Pahang winger D. Saarvindran put the nation's Under-23 squad in the lead at the 11th minute.
Sat May 30 2015
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