Kampung Tersang residents lament decaying homes caused by frequent flooding
Several flood victims in Kampung Tersang, Rantau Panjang have expressed concern that their wooden houses are decaying as a result of frequent flooding.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Man injured, four houses destroyed in fire
The fire destroyed four semi-wooden houses, believed to have been built more than 50 years ago.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Father, son perish in Alor Gajah fire
Police said the charred remains of the victims were found in the bathroom and the living room of a semi-wooden house.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Painter turns concrete walls into work of art
An artist has transformed dull concrete walls in his workshop in Kampung Raja Barang into an amazing work of art.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Over 100 left homeless as fire destroys workers' quarters in Labuan
The fire spread easily as the wooden houses were built close to each other and mostly occupied by Indonesian and Philippine migrant workers.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Old man and the sea: Malaysian's mission to rid beaches of glass
Tengku Mohamad Ali Mansor has made it his mission to gather bottles washed ashore on Malaysia's rugged South China Sea coast.
Sun Sep 20 2020
20 houses go up in flames in Tawau
An estimated 100 residents lost their homes when 20 wooden houses were razed in a fire in Lorong Haji Sundu, Batu 2 Jalan Apas, here this afternoon.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Three wooden houses in Jelutong razed in fire
A fire razed three wooden houses in Jalan Madrasah, Jelutong here last night.
Mon Jul 06 2015
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