![Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721021538_TBSHAMSUL.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
MCBA crucial for elevating Malaysia to Tier 1 in TIP report - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said enhancing inter-agency cooperation through formation of the MCBA is one of the three key points.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
AWANI Global: ASEAN 2025 | Indonesia's Vision For A United Front
With Malaysia set to take the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, Prof. Dewi Fortuna Anwar from the National Research & Innovation Agency draws on Indonesia's experiences to offer insights on overcoming regional challenges and bolstering ASEAN unity.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717064386_Marapi.jpg)
Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB
Indonesia has observed a rising trend in disasters this year averaging 20 incidents daily, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030 Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030
Under its new NASA contract, SpaceX will build what the space agency called the US Deorbit Vehicle to deorbit the space station.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023 UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695097880_Sudanesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023
UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718175389_TBCEOGoogle.jpg)
Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil
Google on Tuesday announced new features which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to protect users' data in case an Android smartphone is stolen, German news agency (dpa) reported.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Lebih 1.2 juta jemaah haji tiba di Arab Saudi Lebih 1.2 juta jemaah haji tiba di Arab Saudi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717755127_TawfiqalRabiah.jpg)
Lebih 1.2 juta jemaah haji tiba di Arab Saudi
Lebih 1.2 juta jemaah haji dari seluruh dunia telah tiba di Arab Saudi setakat ini bagi musim haji 1445H, menurut Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Malay reserve land fraud victims urged to report to MACC immediately Malay reserve land fraud victims urged to report to MACC immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716964917_TANSRIAZAMBAKIjp.jpg)
Malay reserve land fraud victims urged to report to MACC immediately
Tan Sri Azam Baki said the agency has not received any reports related to such cases from other states, except the recent case in Perak.
Wed May 29 2024
![Saudi king to be treated for lung inflammation, state news agency says Saudi king to be treated for lung inflammation, state news agency says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716161820_KingSalman.jpg)
Saudi king to be treated for lung inflammation, state news agency says
According to the royal court, the 88-year-old king would be treated with antibiotics until the inflammation subsides.
Mon May 20 2024
![Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714123724_PMjpg.jpg)
Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested all parties mentioned in recent report by a foreign news agency, to take necessary action against them.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713255009_NASAjpg.jpg)
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch
NASA retrieving precious soil samples collected on Mars and flying them back to Earth, US space agency officials said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Singapore Food Agency detects prescription drug to treat erectile dysfunction in candy Singapore Food Agency detects prescription drug to treat erectile dysfunction in candy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712907705_tbPrescriptiondrug.jpg)
Singapore Food Agency detects prescription drug to treat erectile dysfunction in candy
"Kingu Ginseng Candy" had been marketed on multiple local e-commerce platforms as a candy with claims of male sexual enhancement effects.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710321855_WorldFoodOrganizat.jpg)
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent
The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024