![Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722589299_EvanGershkovich.jpg)
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 2): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to UCSI University’s Professor Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi, formerly a Member of the Committee for Unity at the Ministry of Unity, under the first Pakatan Harapan administration.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Biden says he 'nearly fell asleep' during debate after world travel Biden says he 'nearly fell asleep' during debate after world travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613537390_Biden.jpg)
Biden says he 'nearly fell asleep' during debate after world travel
Joe Biden admits the debate against former President Donald Trump, his Republican rival, did not go well.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719706060_IsraelHamasconflic.jpg)
US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials
The 12 former government officials said the administration was violating US laws through its support for Israel.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648249113_TBhandshake.jpg)
Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI
Employers prioritise strategic thinking, leadership and problem-solving, emphasizing the growing value of tech skills.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024 Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650887588_DURIAN.jpg)
Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in Q3 2024
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, currently obtaining approval from General Administration of Customs China takes two to three months.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718888330_SubohMdYassin.jpg)
Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697733053_leavesTeessideUnive.jpg)
British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets
The arrest comes after a senior aide to Rishi Sunak admitted that he also was being investigated by the Gambling Commission.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718797206_VladimirPutinKim.jpg)
Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one
Vladimir Putin presented Kim Jong Un with an Aurus limousine, a tea set and an admiral's dirk.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718700274_Doctorsstrikeprot.jpg)
South Korea orders doctors to return to work amid prolonged strike
More doctors including medical professors join the months-long strike to protest increasing medical school admissions.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718589151_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque
This is the first Aidiladha prayer for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since taking over the country's administration in November last year.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![No promotion for department heads who turn a blind eye to misconduct - PM No promotion for department heads who turn a blind eye to misconduct - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717983661_tbMajlisPerjumpaan.jpg)
No promotion for department heads who turn a blind eye to misconduct - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it is impossible for department heads to be unaware to be unaware of misconduct in their administrations.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid
The Biden administration said it was closely monitoring the probe into a deadly Israeli airstrike it called tragic.
Wed May 29 2024
![Police officer, mother poisoned, wife with Datuk title charged Police officer, mother poisoned, wife with Datuk title charged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716535981_tbmeracunsuamidan.jpg)
Police officer, mother poisoned, wife with "Datuk" title charged
Datuk Mou Ei Leen was charged with administering poison to her husband and mother-in-law with intent to hurt them.
Fri May 24 2024