![By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81498207875_Sydney.jpg)
By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak
Anyone who's not an Australian citizen is required to have authorisation in the form of a visa to enter and remain in the country.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674535133_BANGLADESH.jpg)
Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea
An increasing number of Rohingya are now leaving Bangladesh for countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia via perilous boat journeys.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![Brittney Griner faces bleak life in Russian penal colony Brittney Griner faces bleak life in Russian penal colony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659671287_BrittneyGriner.jpg)
Brittney Griner faces bleak life in Russian penal colony
In the Russian system, inmates are made to work long hours for scant pay.
Fri Nov 04 2022
![Budget 2023 focuses on initiatives to face bleak economic challenges - PM Budget 2023 focuses on initiatives to face bleak economic challenges - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661038641_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Budget 2023 focuses on initiatives to face bleak economic challenges - PM
Budget 2023 will touch every segment of society, with a focus on preparing everyone to face the challenges of the world economy, which is expected to be more 'bleak' next year.
Sat Aug 20 2022
![Soup kitchens feed Sri Lanka's poor amid bleak economic crisis Soup kitchens feed Sri Lanka's poor amid bleak economic crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658894562_COLOMBO.jpg)
Soup kitchens feed Sri Lanka's poor amid bleak economic crisis
Rampant food inflation and chronic shortages of cooking gas and petrol are making daily life a battle for millions in Sri Lanka.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![Pakistan's Charlie Chaplin aims to raise a smile in bleak times Pakistan's Charlie Chaplin aims to raise a smile in bleak times](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612142095_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan's Charlie Chaplin aims to raise a smile in bleak times
In just two months, he has gained more than 800,000 followers on the social media platform Tik Tok.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![MCO: Barbers face bleak future MCO: Barbers face bleak future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592043477_guntingrambut.jpg)
MCO: Barbers face bleak future
Gabungan Pendandan Rambut Malaysia representative, Bambang Sutrisno Soteto said about 5,800 barbers and hairdressing salons have closed down since the enforcement of MCO last year.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![Fiscal deficit reduction - is there a magic number? Fiscal deficit reduction - is there a magic number?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604372053_fiscaldeficit.jpg)
Fiscal deficit reduction - is there a magic number?
Fiscal consolidation will be very difficult to achieve if a bleak and gloomy economic outlook is to be on-going and persist.
Tue Nov 03 2020
![Europe's COVID-19 cases double in five weeks, total infections surpass 10 million Europe's COVID-19 cases double in five weeks, total infections surpass 10 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594021149_Spaincovid.jpg)
Europe's COVID-19 cases double in five weeks, total infections surpass 10 million
Europe's new COVID-19 cases have doubled in five weeks, propelling the region on Sunday across the bleak milestone of 10 million total infections
Mon Nov 02 2020
![From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603085650_koala.jpg)
From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future
Bushfires, drought, urban encroachment of their habitat are some of the many destructive forces that continue to threaten their survival.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![Global coronavirus deaths pass 'agonizing milestone' of 1 million Global coronavirus deaths pass 'agonizing milestone' of 1 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61601361061_Death.jpg)
Global coronavirus deaths pass 'agonizing milestone' of 1 million
The global death toll from COVID-19 rose past 1 million on Tuesday, a bleak milestone in a pandemic that has devastated the world.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![Port Dickson returns to life with PENJANA incentives Port Dickson returns to life with PENJANA incentives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51463023304_PortDickson.jpg)
Port Dickson returns to life with PENJANA incentives
Port Dickson, a world famous holiday destination, which experienced a bleak phase for more than two months with the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on March 18, has now come alive with
Mon Jun 15 2020
![Reopening the economy: Opportunities and threats for the environment Reopening the economy: Opportunities and threats for the environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584590630_Kedaimakan.jpg)
Reopening the economy: Opportunities and threats for the environment
Now more than ever, Covid-19 flags a bleak outlook for the economy and social livelihood.
Tue May 19 2020
![Apple's iPhone 8 launch in Sydney sees bleak turnout Apple's iPhone 8 launch in Sydney sees bleak turnout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506052783_iPhone.jpg)
Apple's iPhone 8 launch in Sydney sees bleak turnout
Apple Inc's iPhone 8 launch in Sydney, saw a bleak turnout as fans held out for the soon-to-be-released premium iPhone X.
Fri Sep 22 2017
![KAFA's future remains bleak - Exco KAFA's future remains bleak - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81481815438_KAFA.jpg)
KAFA's future remains bleak - Exco
KAFA acting president, Datuk Seri Affandi Hamzah said due to shortage of fund, The Red Warriors squad had resorted to withdraw from playing at the next season's championship.
Thu Dec 15 2016