![The first batch of Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Medina The first batch of Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Medina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715252685_TabungHaji.jpg)
The first batch of Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Medina
The first batch of Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Medina at 6:30 AM local time.
Thu May 09 2024
![Marrakech artisans - who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before - are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation Marrakech artisans - who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before - are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694277879_historiccityofMar.jpg)
Marrakech artisans - who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before - are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation
The Medina, the medieval walled portion of the city, is now littered with rubble.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Inilah Inca Medina, anak gadis Malique yang muncul dalam video Sedih Hati! Inilah Inca Medina, anak gadis Malique yang muncul dalam video Sedih Hati!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692438340_IncaMedina.jpg)
Inilah Inca Medina, anak gadis Malique yang muncul dalam video Sedih Hati!
Malique menampilkan anak daranya, Inca Medina dalam muzik video lagu terbabit versi akustik.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687848519_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Brewing internal threats to Malaysia? [COLUMNIST] Brewing internal threats to Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668517491_Hadiawang.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Brewing internal threats to Malaysia?
Abdul Hadis statement regarding the Oppositions -rights- to topple the government cannot be rationalised in any way, says Rais Hussin.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![NBA: Statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary NBA: Statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643265655_danmedina.jpg)
NBA: Statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary
Sculptor Dan Medina was on hand to greet fans who made the 1.3-mile (2.1-km) hike to pay their respects to the sports legend.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during haj For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during haj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626890065_SaudiFemale.jpg)
For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during haj
Since April, dozens of female soldiers have become part of the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina, the birthplaces of Islam.
Wed Jul 21 2021
![Masked haj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for COVID-free world Masked haj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for COVID-free world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626688380_MECCA.jpg)
Masked haj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for COVID-free world
The pilgrims, dressed in white robes signifying a state of purity, had to observe social distancing and wear face masks on Mount Arafat.
Mon Jul 19 2021
![Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620208309_DUBAI.jpg)
Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say
Such a move would restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once in a lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.
Wed May 05 2021
![Taste and smell gone forever? The anguish of COVID survivors Taste and smell gone forever? The anguish of COVID survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71617007423_NOSE.jpg)
Taste and smell gone forever? The anguish of COVID survivors
According to experts, sensory loss is estimated to affect more than two million Americans and 10 million people worldwide.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Alejandro Medina sah ganti Hafizh Syahrin di GP Styria Alejandro Medina sah ganti Hafizh Syahrin di GP Styria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597933229_hafizhsyahrin.jpg)
Alejandro Medina sah ganti Hafizh Syahrin di GP Styria
Perkara itu diumumkan oleh pasukan Openbank Aspar Team di laman web rasmi mereka yang turut mengesahkan bahawa Hafizh masih belumm cergas sepenuhnya
Thu Aug 20 2020
![Budak perempuan tiga tahun terkunci sendiri dalam kereta Budak perempuan tiga tahun terkunci sendiri dalam kereta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591546459_perempuanperangkap.jpg)
Budak perempuan tiga tahun terkunci sendiri dalam kereta
Seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia tiga tahun, terperangkap di dalam kereta bapanya selepas tertekan kunci pintunya.
Sun Jun 07 2020
![King Salman consents tarawih prayers in two holy mosques King Salman consents tarawih prayers in two holy mosques](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71584929340_KingSalman.jpg)
King Salman consents tarawih prayers in two holy mosques
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz al-Saud has issued a decree authorizing tarawih prayers at two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Wed Apr 22 2020
![Ibu, dua anak rentung dalam kebakaran awal pagi di Kamunting Ibu, dua anak rentung dalam kebakaran awal pagi di Kamunting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71585008070_tigaberanakrentung.jpg)
Ibu, dua anak rentung dalam kebakaran awal pagi di Kamunting
Korban dikenali sebagai Jazmaniza Man, 35, serta dua anaknya Mohd Anaz Rizki Mohd Khairul, 4, dan Nur Aulia Medina, 3.
Mon Mar 23 2020
![Tidak ada keperluan kaji semula lantikan ratu transgender - Dr Dzul Tidak ada keperluan kaji semula lantikan ratu transgender - Dr Dzul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/61562858529_CountryCoordinating.jpg)
Tidak ada keperluan kaji semula lantikan ratu transgender - Dr Dzul
Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad bagaimanapun berkata pihaknya sedia mempertimbangkan cadangan dari pihak tertentu berhubung perkara tersebut.
Thu Jul 11 2019