![Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730278087_TBMETALOGO.jpg)
Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration
The changes will affect Facebook, Instagram and Threads, three of the world's biggest social media platforms with more than 3 billion users.
Wed Jan 08 2025
![Humanitarian crisis in Palestine will affect not only Middle East but also global relations - PM Humanitarian crisis in Palestine will affect not only Middle East but also global relations - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700011086_TBAnwarIbrahimj.jpg)
Humanitarian crisis in Palestine will affect not only Middle East but also global relations - PM
The humanitarian crisis in Palestine is poised to affect not just Palestine or the broader Middle East but also leave an imprint on global relations for many years to come, Prime Minister Datuk Seri A
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674711465_TBFADILLAHKPK.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah
Fadillah said the matter needs to be discussed jointly as Indonesia's plans will affect the entire oil palm industry chain, not just Malaysia.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![Pelosi says attack on her husband will affect decision whether to retire Pelosi says attack on her husband will affect decision whether to retire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51609714397_NancyPelosi.jpg)
Pelosi says attack on her husband will affect decision whether to retire
Nancy Pelosi said the recent attack on her husband in their home was especially painful to her knowing she was "the target" .
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyers Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655289504_generic.jpg)
Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyers
REHDA's Yeoh Su Guan said many in the M40 and B40 groups are waiting for the Budget 2023 announcement before making any house purchase.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Thailand's legalisation of cannabis will pose more challenges to S'pore, says minister Thailand's legalisation of cannabis will pose more challenges to S'pore, says minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662045404_TBSHANMUGAMjpg.jpg)
Thailand's legalisation of cannabis will pose more challenges to S'pore, says minister
Thailand's move to legalise cannabis nationwide will affect Singapore's bid to keep the country drug-free, says its Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Baling floods: Two LRA temporarily shut down due to turbid raw water Baling floods: Two LRA temporarily shut down due to turbid raw water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657059392_BALING.jpg)
Baling floods: Two LRA temporarily shut down due to turbid raw water
The temporary shut downs will affect 80,000 consumers in Kulim Hi-Tech Park and 121,000 users in Pinang Tunggal/Sungai Petani.
Wed Jul 06 2022
![Too many discussions on GE15 will affect country's political stability - PM Ismail Sabri Too many discussions on GE15 will affect country's political stability - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655360061_TBISMAIL.jpg)
Too many discussions on GE15 will affect country's political stability - PM Ismail Sabri
Engaging in extensive discussion on when the GE15 should be held will affect the country's political stability, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![Prosecution in 1MDB audit report case wants Arul Kanda to testify Prosecution in 1MDB audit report case wants Arul Kanda to testify](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646644029_najibrazakarulkanda.jpg)
Prosecution in 1MDB audit report case wants Arul Kanda to testify
Sri Ram said Arul Kanda may have the information in relation to transactions with Najib which will affect the outcome of the prosecution.
Fri May 20 2022
![COVID: School closure will affect students' personality, intellectual development - Khairy COVID: School closure will affect students' personality, intellectual development - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644244302_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
COVID: School closure will affect students' personality, intellectual development - Khairy
The closure of schools due to COVID-19 will affect the personality and intellectual development of students, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Feb 07 2022
![Joy, long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months Joy, long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636420361_USA.jpg)
Joy, long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months
Lifting the travel ban will affect more than 30 countries, but entry into the United States will not be unregulated.
Tue Nov 09 2021
![Rare earth mining will affect water supply in Perlis, Kedah and Penang - PBAPP Rare earth mining will affect water supply in Perlis, Kedah and Penang - PBAPP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603074973_air.jpg)
Rare earth mining will affect water supply in Perlis, Kedah and Penang - PBAPP
Mineral exploration permits for the mining of rare earth elements at Ulu Muda water catchment areas will affect the water supply for 4.2 million people in Perlis, Kedah and Penang.
Mon Dec 07 2020
![Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599130206_sidangmedia.jpg)
Implementation of cigarette tax will affect tourist arrivals - Tun M
Langkawi Member of Parliament, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said as a tax-free island, Langkawi cannot enjoy the sale of duty-free cigarettes.
Thu Dec 03 2020
![Three areas in Kudat to be placed under EMCO from Oct 30 - Ismail Sabri Three areas in Kudat to be placed under EMCO from Oct 30 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603878363_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Three areas in Kudat to be placed under EMCO from Oct 30 - Ismail Sabri
The EMCO, which will affect 2,393 homes and 13,884 people, was due to a spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the three areas.
Wed Oct 28 2020
![Pahang appeals for Taman Negara closure cancellation Pahang appeals for Taman Negara closure cancellation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603244479_TamanNegara.jpg)
Pahang appeals for Taman Negara closure cancellation
He said the directive will affect the tourism sector which is coming back to life after the crippling movement control order (MCO) was imposed on March 18.
Wed Oct 21 2020
![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