AWANI Global: Navigating tensions | Preparing ASEAN Amid US-China Rivalry
Dr Toshi Yoshihara from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) and Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Roy Anthony Rogers delve into the intricacies of the US-China relationship as well as ASEAN's role in maintaining regional stability amidst varying national alignments.
Sun Jun 09 2024
![ECRL Project: Land acquisition 93 per cent completed ECRL Project: Land acquisition 93 per cent completed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644667259_LaluanRelPantaiTi.jpg)
ECRL Project: Land acquisition 93 per cent completed
CHEC's general manager Zhang Wenfeng said the seven pct incomplete part involved Section C of the rail alignment, which is in Selangor.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Indonesia welcomes policy changes involving foreign workers - Saifuddin Nasution Indonesia welcomes policy changes involving foreign workers - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71675152996_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Indonesia welcomes policy changes involving foreign workers - Saifuddin Nasution
Indonesia has welcomed the policy changes and the alignment of foreign worker management function in Malaysia, says Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Tue Jan 31 2023
![4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin 4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51464756776_950x600.jpg)
4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin
A global crisis such as the COVID-19 outbreak has shown Malaysia's vulnerability in food security.
Thu May 26 2022
![ECRL assets fully owned by Malaysian govt through MRL - Wee ECRL assets fully owned by Malaysian govt through MRL - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652533087_TBWEKASIONTG.jpg)
ECRL assets fully owned by Malaysian govt through MRL - Wee
Speculation that the ownership of assets and land along the ECRL alignment will be transferred to China is completely unfounded, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said.
Sat May 14 2022
![Alignment for ECRL finalised - Transport Minister Alignment for ECRL finalised - Transport Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642062449_BENTONG.jpg)
Alignment for ECRL finalised - Transport Minister
Wee said this is including the route in Selangor involving Section C2 from Gombak to Port Klang.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Selangor govt approves ECRL Northern Alignment proposal - MB Selangor govt approves ECRL Northern Alignment proposal - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638446580_AmirudinShari.jpg)
Selangor govt approves ECRL Northern Alignment proposal - MB
The Selangor Exco has agreed to accept the proposed Northern Alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and approve the ECRL Section C Alignment.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![Julau alignment of Pan Borneo Highway a new chapter in Sarawak's economic growth - Fadillah Julau alignment of Pan Borneo Highway a new chapter in Sarawak's economic growth - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637412927_Julau.jpg)
Julau alignment of Pan Borneo Highway a new chapter in Sarawak's economic growth - Fadillah
The completion of the construction of the 28.5 km Julau alignment of the Pan Borneo Highway project at a cost of RM537.4 million will be a new chapter in Sarawak's economic growth.
Sat Nov 20 2021
![Section C of ECRL back to original alignment Section C of ECRL back to original alignment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41617087962_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Section C of ECRL back to original alignment
The Section C or the northern alignment of the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) from Mentakab to Port Klang has been reverted to the original alignment as proposed in 2016-2017.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![UMNO-DAP new alignment considered winning ingredient in GE15 - Analyst UMNO-DAP new alignment considered winning ingredient in GE15 - Analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615536574_DrKamarulZamanYu.jpg)
UMNO-DAP new alignment considered winning ingredient in GE15 - Analyst
Kamarul Zaman said the issue of UMNO members and supporters' acceptance may disrupt the plan if the party cooperates with DAP and Anwar.
Fri Mar 12 2021
![ECRL alignment extended to 665 km - Wee ECRL alignment extended to 665 km - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592218269_ecrl.jpg)
ECRL alignment extended to 665 km - Wee
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has been further enhanced by extending the original alignment of 640 kilometres (km) to 665 km as a more efficient rail alignment system.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![UMNO's decision to end cooperation with Bersatu will see a new political alignment UMNO's decision to end cooperation with Bersatu will see a new political alignment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614837871_HamidinAbdHamid.jpg)
UMNO's decision to end cooperation with Bersatu will see a new political alignment
UMNO's decision to sever cooperation with Bersatu to face GE15 is expected to see a new alignment in the country's political landscape.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![Johor wants HSR project to proceed even without Singapore Johor wants HSR project to proceed even without Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51609491090_HSRKualaLumpurSi.jpg)
Johor wants HSR project to proceed even without Singapore
The Johor state government hopes the high-speed rail (HSR) project will be continued although the new alignment may not include Singapore.
Sat Jan 02 2021
!['Great Conjunction': Earthlings treated to rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn 'Great Conjunction': Earthlings treated to rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51608609051_JUPITER.jpg)
'Great Conjunction': Earthlings treated to rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn
Two frozen-gas spheres appeared closer and more vibrant - almost as a single point of light - than at any time in 800 years.
Tue Dec 22 2020
![Perak Politics: Don't blame UMNO, offer to work together has been made - Tajuddin Perak Politics: Don't blame UMNO, offer to work together has been made - Tajuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593061548_TajuddinAbdulRahma.jpg)
Perak Politics: Don't blame UMNO, offer to work together has been made - Tajuddin
UMNO Supreme Council member, Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman stressed that the party's approach does not rule out the possibility of a new political alignment.
Sun Dec 06 2020