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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Parliament: Govt backbenchers allowed more questions for oral answers
Tan Sri Johari Abdul emphasised that the decision wasn't to limit any party's voice and will be reviewed periodically.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Sinkhole incident: Full investigation results in final stages of review - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the reports will be first presented to Cabinet before any decision is made on whether to disclose them to the public.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Hundreds gather to pay last respects to India's iconic business tycoon Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted later in the day with full state honours.
Thu Oct 10 2024
29 areas in KL to face unscheduled water disruption due to pipe burst
Air Selangor says water will be distributed in stages once the main water supply distribution system has stabilised.
Tue Oct 08 2024
US President Biden does not believe there will be 'all-out-war' in Middle East
Joe Biden said more needed to be done to avoid a Middle East war, as Israel's military hit Beirut with new air strikes.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Witness says project will be awarded if MoU with Chinese company is arranged
Datuk Zarul Ahmad said Lim Guan Eng told him that he would be awarded the project if the signing ceremony was witnessed by China's Premier.
Wed Oct 02 2024
BNM issues commemorative coins to mark Sultan Ibrahim's installation as 17th King
The coins will be available in three denominations and will be available for purchase through BNM's online system.
Wed Oct 02 2024
MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem
The resolutions will be presented to the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Samsung plans to invest $1.8 bln more in Vietnam for OLED manufacturing
The new facility for the manufacture of OLED displays will be located in Yen Phong industrial park in Bac Ninh province.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices
Content creators say their ability to make videos in public and at home will be curtailed.
Sat Sep 21 2024
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