![Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709195022_TBDATUKSERIAMIR.jpg)
Parliament: RM86.3 mln disbursed for MADANI adopted village programme so far
Amir Hamzah Azizan said this covers 35 out of the targeted 42 villages under the programme, where each village is allocated up to RM2.5 mln.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid
The resolution was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 143 member states voting in favor, 9 against and 25 abstentions.
Sat May 11 2024
![UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
![Malaysia supports UNGA resolution on humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza Malaysia supports UNGA resolution on humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702437840_TBGazaStrip.jpg)
Malaysia supports UNGA resolution on humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution was adopted during the 10th Emergency Special Session of UNGA with 153 affirmative votes, 10 against and 23 abstentions.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698059441_RJULCIBMWRICRDSGJ.jpg)
EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions
European Union countries on Monday adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677208872_NewYorkCity.jpg)
UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution drafted by Morocco by consensus.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![UN-Habitat Assembly: Day four report UN-Habitat Assembly: Day four report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686120246_UNHabitatlogo.jpg)
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day four report
Despite best efforts, procedural snags resulted in only five decisions being adopted in plenary.
Fri Jun 09 2023
![Indonesia, Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU over palm oil - FT Indonesia, Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU over palm oil - FT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685591265_TBFLAGMASHMSIAINDO.jpg)
Indonesia, Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU over palm oil - FT
Fadillah Yusof said EU's recently adopted law banning the import of products from land cleared of forests was "punitive and unfair".
Thu Jun 01 2023
![97pct of DNB contracts acquired via competitive bidding 97pct of DNB contracts acquired via competitive bidding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679986813_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
97pct of DNB contracts acquired via competitive bidding
Fahmi said the ministry is also studying and tightening the governance of DNB so that the best standards is adopted by the company.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679027566_FRANCE.jpg)
Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote
The move will ensure the bill raising the retirement age by two years to 64 - is adopted after weeks of protests and fractious debate.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![London insect farm hatches plan for greener way to feed animals London insect farm hatches plan for greener way to feed animals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710491965_Flies.jpg)
London insect farm hatches plan for greener way to feed animals
Entocycle is aiming to show how the process of turning protein-rich bugs into food for chickens and pigs could be adopted on a large scale.
Thu Mar 16 2023
![Syrian baby born in earthquake adopted by aunt and uncle Syrian baby born in earthquake adopted by aunt and uncle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677040920_SYRIA.jpg)
Syrian baby born in earthquake adopted by aunt and uncle
Afraa, named after her late mother who died in the devastating earthquake, was adopted by relatives after thousands offered to take her in.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![MA63: MoE adopts open attitude, ready to improve education in Sarawak MA63: MoE adopts open attitude, ready to improve education in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674803610_Sarawak.jpg)
MA63: MoE adopts open attitude, ready to improve education in Sarawak
MoE has adopted an open attitude and is ready to improve all aspects related to education in Sarawak to be in line with the MA63.
Fri Jan 27 2023
![UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671674966_UnitedNation.jpg)
UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades
The adopted resolution also urges "concrete and immediate actions" to implement a peace plan agreed by ASEAN.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![GE15: Swapping of seats a strategy for parties, coalitions to spread their wings GE15: Swapping of seats a strategy for parties, coalitions to spread their wings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637567148_SivamuruganPandian.jpg)
GE15: Swapping of seats a strategy for parties, coalitions to spread their wings
Seat swapping is most likely to be one of the strategies adopted by parties and coalitions contesting in the 15th General Election (GE15).
Thu Oct 13 2022