Greater KL public transportation to improve in one year
By then, parts of the MRT will be completed, the LRTs extended and the bus systems transformed.
Thu Jun 02 2016
WEF ASEAN 2016: Michelle Yeoh on movie roles stereotyping Asian women
The Ipoh-born 'Bond girl' talks about why she is extremely selective on the films she decides to star in.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Malaysia's manufacturing output to rebound - Mustapa
Malaysia's output fell to its sharpest rate of decline over three-and-a-half years due to poor market conditions and a fall in demand.
Thu Jun 02 2016
ASEAN SMEs should focus on R&D to ramp up revenue - Ka Chuan
The minister explains why using robotics technologies alone is not enough.
Thu Jun 02 2016
What do the next 25 years hold for the ASEAN region?
The question of how ASEAN will navigate the challenges ahead is both fascinating and critically important.
Tue May 31 2016
Who are the future consumers of South-East Asia?
Believe it or not, those aged 60 years old and above will be the most important consumer growth market over the next 15 years.
Tue May 31 2016
7 surprising things you probably don't know about ASEAN
Did you know that ASEAN contains seven of the world's 25 recognised biodiversity hotspots?
Tue May 31 2016
What is ASEAN? An explainer
If ASEAN were a country, it would be the seventh-largest economy in the world.
Tue May 31 2016
Why we need to talk about girls' rights in East Asia
Plan International's Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen believes that enabling girls to learn, lead, decide and thrive will be critical to ASEAN's continuing success.
Tue May 31 2016
World Economic Forum on ASEAN: Welcome message
This year, the World Economic Forum on ASEAN will be celebrating 25 years of shaping South-East Asia's regional agenda.
Mon May 23 2016
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