![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
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”
In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 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
![Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715646072_Israeli.jpg)
Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza
The Biden administration does not see it likely or possible that Israel will achieve "total victory" in defeating Hamas.
Tue May 14 2024