Be responsible lawmakers, don't be bias, veteran politician tells T'ganu state reps
This is the first time since Independence that Terengganu has no opposition in its legislative assembly.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Post-GE15: 'I accept the people's decision' - Tun M
Following GE15, the veteran politician says he will focus on writing about Malaysia's history.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Cambodian opposition rises from the ashes ahead of local elections
Veteran politician Son Chhay is determined to convince voters that democracy in Cambodia is not dead.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Veteran politician Mohamad Ali contesting for the first time
Despite being in politics for a long time, Melaka UMNO liaison committee deputy chairman is contesting for the first time as a BN candidate in the Sungai Udang constituency.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Sabah veteran politician and former Federal Minister Ghani Gilong dies
According to his daughter Cheri Gilong Avriett, Abdul Ghani died of old age at 12.12 am at the Hospital Queen Elizabeth here.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Portugal's president, 72, tests positive for coronavirus
The office of the Portuguese president says that Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has tested positive for the coronavirus although the veteran politician has no symptoms.
Tue Jan 12 2021
The legacy of Abdul Aziz Tapa
The late veteran politician had a favourite reminder each time he met UMNO members and the media: to take care of the future generations.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Tokyo elects Yuriko Koike as first woman governor
The veteran politician immediately vowed to get a grip on the megacity's troubled 2020 Olympic preparations.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Dollah Kok Lanas passes away at 83
Veteran politician and former New Straits Times (NST) editor-in-chief Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad passed away at about 1.40pm on Sunday.
Sun Jun 12 2016
'All political parties are in trouble, prepare for the worst' - Ku Li
Veteran politician, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah never refuted any possibilities of a political reform, following the issues plaguing Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat.
Tue Jun 16 2015
Nepal's parliament to elect new PM after breakthrough
Veteran politician Sushil Koirala is set to become Nepal's new prime minister Monday, following a political breakthrough that ended months of deadlock.
Mon Feb 10 2014
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