![Battles between Philippine extremists, government-backed separatists kill 25 Battles between Philippine extremists, government-backed separatists kill 25](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81500703434_Marawi.jpg)
Battles between Philippine extremists, government-backed separatists kill 25
Soldiers provided artillery support for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to try to tackle Islamist extremists.
Mon Aug 14 2017
![Philippine leader to expedite bill for self-rule in Muslim region Philippine leader to expedite bill for self-rule in Muslim region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81500304030_PhilippinePresident.jpg)
Philippine leader to expedite bill for self-rule in Muslim region
It aims to turn predominantly Muslim parts of the southern island of Mindanao into an autonomous region with its own executive, legislature and fiscal powers.
Mon Jul 17 2017
![PM Najib hails relaunch of Bangsamoro peace deal PM Najib hails relaunch of Bangsamoro peace deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81470228179_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
PM Najib hails relaunch of Bangsamoro peace deal
This is because, peace and harmony would benefit not only Mindanao and the Bangsamoro people, but also the Philippines and the region.
Sat Aug 13 2016
![Canada's Justin Trudeau wants the world to stop paying ransoms to terrorists Canada's Justin Trudeau wants the world to stop paying ransoms to terrorists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447861403_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
Canada's Justin Trudeau wants the world to stop paying ransoms to terrorists
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he and British PM David Cameron would be calling on other countries to end ransom payments once and for all.
Thu Apr 28 2016
![A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461640032_Ridsel.jpg)
A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines
What you need to know about the Abu Sayyaf terrorist organization.
Wed Apr 27 2016
![MILF must remain faithful to peace process - Najib MILF must remain faithful to peace process - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81456486844_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
MILF must remain faithful to peace process - Najib
This is the most practical choice for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in order to resolve the Bangsamoro issue in southern Philippines.
Sat Feb 27 2016
![Philippine Muslim rebels say concerned at rising radicalism Philippine Muslim rebels say concerned at rising radicalism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453718123_MohagherIqbal.jpg)
Philippine Muslim rebels say concerned at rising radicalism
Lawmakers have been urged to immediately pass a new Muslim autonomy law in a region of southern Mindanao to counter radicalism, especially among young Muslims.
Mon Jan 25 2016
![Malaysia highly regarded as 9M-IMT head Malaysia highly regarded as 9M-IMT head](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/41426380444_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia highly regarded as 9M-IMT head
Malaysia's credibility and performance as 9th Mindanao International Monitoring Team head is highly regarded by other countries.
Sun Mar 15 2015
![PDRM will not tolerate Sabah's secession attempt - IGP PDRM will not tolerate Sabah's secession attempt - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/41369695982_295x200.jpg)
PDRM will not tolerate Sabah's secession attempt - IGP
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will not tolerate any attempt by any party to call for Sabah's secession from Malaysia.
Tue Feb 03 2015
![Philippines, Muslim rebels clear last peace deal hurdle Philippines, Muslim rebels clear last peace deal hurdle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/51390649165_295x200.jpg)
Philippines, Muslim rebels clear last peace deal hurdle
The deal is the last of four power-sharing accords that must be agreed between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels, before a final peace deal can be signed.
Sat Jan 25 2014
![Vantage Point: The creation of Bangsamoro Vantage Point: The creation of Bangsamoro](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/61371443112_295x200.jpg)
Vantage Point: The creation of Bangsamoro
Cynthia Ng talks to Murad Ebrahim, Chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) & Tengku Datuk Abdul Ghafar Tengku Mohamed, the Malaysian facilitator in the Mindanao Peace Process.
Mon Jul 01 2013
!['Sabah intrusion and Filipino peace talks unrelated' 'Sabah intrusion and Filipino peace talks unrelated'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/81370521071_295x200.jpg)
'Sabah intrusion and Filipino peace talks unrelated'
The Sabah intrusion is a separate issue from the Bangsamoro peace talks with the Philippines, said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front(MILF).
Thu Jun 06 2013