China's shuttler Zhang Zhi Jie dies after collapsing on court
The incident occurred during Zhang Zhi Jie's group stage match at the 2024 Asian Junior Badminton Championship in Yogyakarta.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Asia meet in Indonesia test ground for Misbun - Norza
Malaysia will be represented by 16 players at the 2023 Asian Junior Badminton Championships from July 7-16.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Elderly Indonesian culinary legend's sweet treats stand the test of time
Mbah Satinem climbs off slowly, tightly holding a basket that carries the sweet snacks she has been selling for more than half a century.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Indonesia school helps students recite Koran in sign language
Abdul Kahfi founded the Islamic boarding school to help hearing-impaired students recite scripture from the Koran using sign language.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Queen showcases talent during Jogja Batik Programme
The programme graced by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X from the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, was joined by participants from 25 countries.
Sun Nov 07 2021
Mt Merapi eruption unlikely to affect Malaysia's air quality - MetMalaysia
Malaysia's air quality is unlikely to be affected by this morning's double volcanic eruption of Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, spewing a column of grey ash 6,000-metre into the air.
Mon Jun 22 2020
Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia
Indonesia's reputation for pluralism has come under scrutiny since Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic-Chinese Christian, was sentenced in May to two years in prison for blasphemy.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Barack Obama on private holiday in Bali
Former United States President Barack Obama flew into the resort island of Bali Friday night on a family holiday trip to Indonesia.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Indonesia's Yogyakarta airport closed after Garuda jet skids off runway
Yogyakarta's Adisutjipto International Airport will remain closed until Thursday afternoon after a Garuda aircraft with 130 people on board skidded off the runway while landing late on Wednesday.
Thu Feb 02 2017
At least two dead in Indonesian military chopper crash
An Indonesian military helicopter crashed Friday into a home in Central Java, an official said, killing at least two.
Fri Jul 08 2016
26 Indonesians die after drinking bootleg alcohol
Local police said majority of the victims died after purchasing home-made liquor from a couple in Sleman, a town north of Yogyakarta city.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Pakistan crash: Family awaits return of Hery Listywati, killed in crash, for burial
The body of Hery Listyawati, the wife of Indonesian ambassador to Pakistan, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Friday would be brought back to Yogyakarta for burial soon.
Sat May 09 2015
Tunisian wins Muslim beauty pageant, calls for free Palestine
Fatma Ben Guefrache was announced the winner and received a prize which includes a gold watch, a gold dinar, and mini pilgrimage to Mecca.
Sat Nov 22 2014
294 Malaysian students in East Java safe
The students in Malang, Surabaya, Solo and Yogyakarta are safe following the eruption at Mount Kelud.
Sat Feb 15 2014
Second Asean-India car rally to begin in Indonesia
The second edition of the Asean-India Car Rally will start in Yogyakarta on Nov 26.
Tue Nov 20 2012
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