![Ukraine war already gets its own museum show Ukraine war already gets its own museum show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654856892_KYIV.jpg)
Ukraine war already gets its own museum show
Ukrainian artists have also reused material from Russia's invasion to express their pain.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Malaysia commended for successfully rendering humanitarian assistance through ICRC for 50 years Malaysia commended for successfully rendering humanitarian assistance through ICRC for 50 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654746244_ChristineCipolla.jpg)
Malaysia commended for successfully rendering humanitarian assistance through ICRC for 50 years
The ICRC activities in Malaysia can be traced back to as early as World War II.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Now a refugee, Eurovision's Jamala lifts Ukraine spirits from abroad Now a refugee, Eurovision's Jamala lifts Ukraine spirits from abroad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646882464_JAMALA.jpg)
Now a refugee, Eurovision's Jamala lifts Ukraine spirits from abroad
The invasion was "ruining the European values which we built over so many years" following World War II, Jamala said.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![On Malaysia Day, Malaysians in Singapore 'reflect' on sacrifices of Lt Adnan and friends On Malaysia Day, Malaysians in Singapore 'reflect' on sacrifices of Lt Adnan and friends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631797711_TBCHANDU.jpg)
On Malaysia Day, Malaysians in Singapore 'reflect' on sacrifices of Lt Adnan and friends
Several Malaysians among the many stranded in Singapore today celebrated Malaysia Day, reflecting on an important episode during World War II (WWII) - through a visit to Bukit Chandu in the republic.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![Faster, higher, older: Pensioners defy virus fears to keep Tokyo Olympics running Faster, higher, older: Pensioners defy virus fears to keep Tokyo Olympics running](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628077817_TOKYO.jpg)
Faster, higher, older: Pensioners defy virus fears to keep Tokyo Olympics running
Japan has tapped into its famously ageing population to help run the Tokyo Olympics, with pensioner volunteers.
Wed Aug 04 2021
![Harvard professor ignites uproar over 'comfort women' claims Harvard professor ignites uproar over 'comfort women' claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615185618_protest.jpg)
Harvard professor ignites uproar over 'comfort women' claims
Mark Ramseyer rejected a wide body of research finding that Japan's so-called 'comfort women' were forced to work at military brothels during World War II.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![Capt Sir Tom Moore: WWII veteran who walked into record books Capt Sir Tom Moore: WWII veteran who walked into record books](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612317197_LONDON.jpg)
Capt Sir Tom Moore: WWII veteran who walked into record books
By the end of the feat, the World War II veteran had raised a record-breaking £33 million ($45 million, 37.4 million euros).
Wed Feb 03 2021
![WWII bomb found in Labuan safely detonated WWII bomb found in Labuan safely detonated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611909759_WWIIbomb.jpg)
WWII bomb found in Labuan safely detonated
A World War II bomb found in a village area of Simpang 11, Kg Jawa here was successfully detonated today.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![Biggest World War Two bomb found in Poland explodes while being defused Biggest World War Two bomb found in Poland explodes while being defused](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602660394_POLAND.jpg)
Biggest World War Two bomb found in Poland explodes while being defused
The deflagration process turned into detonation.
Wed Oct 14 2020
![Ujang Mormin, the last surviving soldier from battle of Pasir Panjang Ujang Mormin, the last surviving soldier from battle of Pasir Panjang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600484790_UjangMormin.jpg)
Ujang Mormin, the last surviving soldier from battle of Pasir Panjang
Ujang served as an Army Private with the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (1 RAMD), after joining the British Army in 1939.
Sat Sep 19 2020
!['Butcher of Bosnia' genocide appeal to open 'Butcher of Bosnia' genocide appeal to open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598320496_BOSNIA.jpg)
'Butcher of Bosnia' genocide appeal to open
Bosnian Serb military chief was sentenced to life behind bars in 2017 for crimes against humanity and genocide over the Srebrenica massacre.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![Charcoal-roasted 'roti kahwin', one of Sarikei's hidden gems Charcoal-roasted 'roti kahwin', one of Sarikei's hidden gems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592294987_Rotikahwin.jpg)
Charcoal-roasted 'roti kahwin', one of Sarikei's hidden gems
Kopi Aik Seng, which has been around since before the World War II, is a must-try for those visiting Sarikei town, 346 kilometres from Kuching.
Tue Jun 16 2020
![George Town may lose UNESCO World Heritage Site status George Town may lose UNESCO World Heritage Site status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41507292597_TapakWarisanUNESCO.jpg)
George Town may lose UNESCO World Heritage Site status
George Town, one of the most prominent trading ports linking the East and West for the last 200 years, is at risk of losing the UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Fri Oct 06 2017
![Hitler gassed Jews during WWII but refused to use sarin against military; the mystery is why Hitler gassed Jews during WWII but refused to use sarin against military; the mystery is why](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51491982253_AdolfHitler.jpg)
Hitler gassed Jews during WWII but refused to use sarin against military; the mystery is why
Adolf Hitler gassed and killed six million Jews during World War II, a genocide that makes his reluctance to use sarin against his military adversaries an enduring mystery.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![Is Abe the first sitting Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor? Well, actually, he may be the fourth. Is Abe the first sitting Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor? Well, actually, he may be the fourth.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81482839609_ShinzoAbe.jpg)
Is Abe the first sitting Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor? Well, actually, he may be the fourth.
In May, President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hiroshima, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb in 1945 and soon compelled Japan's surrender, ending World War II.
Tue Dec 27 2016