![Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682673394_TBKAPALFILIPINA.jpg)
Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan
The Bashi Channel between those islands and Taiwan considered a choke point for vessels moving between western Pacific and South China Sea.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Khairy appointed as vice-chair of WHO Executive Board for Western Pacific Region Khairy appointed as vice-chair of WHO Executive Board for Western Pacific Region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653913957_who.jpg)
Khairy appointed as vice-chair of WHO Executive Board for Western Pacific Region
Khairy Jamaluddin has been officially appointed as the vice-chair of the WHO Executive Board representing the Western Pacific Region for 2022-2023.
Mon May 30 2022
![Khairy's appointment as WHA veep a boon for Western Pacific region - Expert Khairy's appointment as WHA veep a boon for Western Pacific region - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653318643_TBKJ.jpg)
Khairy's appointment as WHA veep a boon for Western Pacific region - Expert
The appointment of Khairy Jamaluddin as vice-president of the 75th WHA will further facilitate the views of Malaysia and 37 other member nations of the WHO in the Western Pacific area to be heard.
Mon May 23 2022
![Khairy elected as vice president for upcoming 75th World Health Assembly Khairy elected as vice president for upcoming 75th World Health Assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61630075799_TBKJ.jpg)
Khairy elected as vice president for upcoming 75th World Health Assembly
Khairy said the voice of the Western Pacific will be brought to the world assembly.
Wed Oct 27 2021
![Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635078999_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan
Khairy Jamaluddin is leading a Malaysian delegation to the 72nd World Health Organisation Western Pacific Region Committee Meeting (WPRCM) in Himeji, Japan scheduled for tomorrow.
Sun Oct 24 2021
![Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622382848_sidangmediaDGNoo.jpg)
Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham
Malaysia is committed to winning the war against COVID-19 with other member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![COVID-19: WHO warns governments to prepare for multiple surges COVID-19: WHO warns governments to prepare for multiple surges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61599101078_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
COVID-19: WHO warns governments to prepare for multiple surges
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned governments of countries in the Western Pacific region, which includes Malaysia, to prepare for multiple surges of COVID-19 before a vaccine is ready.
Tue Oct 06 2020
![North Korea warns of nuclear strike if provoked; Trump 'armada' steams on North Korea warns of nuclear strike if provoked; Trump 'armada' steams on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41491964134_USNavy.jpg)
North Korea warns of nuclear strike if provoked; Trump 'armada' steams on
North Korean state media warned on Tuesday of a nuclear attack on the United States at any sign of American aggression, as a U.S. Navy strike group steamed towards the western Pacific.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![South Korea warns of North Korea provocations, U.S. navy group approaches South Korea warns of North Korea provocations, U.S. navy group approaches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81491898818_northkorea.jpg)
South Korea warns of North Korea "provocations", U.S. navy group approaches
A U.S. Navy strike group led by a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is en route to the western Pacific with talk of military action by the United States gaining traction.
Tue Apr 11 2017
![US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71491706128_USNavy.jpg)
US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official
A US Navy strike group will be moving towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a US official said.
Sun Apr 09 2017
![Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51482738149_China.jpg)
Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea
The eight are expected to sail between the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and the island of Miyako, also Okinawa, to enter the Western Pacific.
Tue Dec 27 2016
![WHO moves to protect children from unhealthy food, drinks WHO moves to protect children from unhealthy food, drinks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51459664286_NigerianChild.jpg)
WHO moves to protect children from unhealthy food, drinks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Western Pacific launched on Monday a new tool to protect children from unhealthy food and drink that cause obesity and other serious health problems, China'
Mon Dec 19 2016
![Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41449544076_ShinzoAbeASEAN.jpg)
Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China
Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on China's navy and keep it from ever dominating the Western Pacific Ocean.
Fri Dec 18 2015