![[COLUMNIST] The Minister is right in banning “Gay is OK!” [COLUMNIST] The Minister is right in banning “Gay is OK!”](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703152642_rainbowflag.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Minister is right in banning “Gay is OK!”
Allowing for homosexuality to be promoted will eventually result in open challenge to the constitutional and legal order of the country.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698223534_RussiaParliament.jpg)
Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday that withdraws Moscow's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693542067_TBKatsuo.jpg)
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Russia is one of the biggest marine product suppliers to China and is seeking to increase its market share.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695379660_migrant.jpg)
Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden
Biden in May rolled out a new policy to deter illegal crossings, including deporting migrants and banning re-entry for five years.
Fri Sep 22 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
![Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671501789_TikTok.jpg)
Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones
Various Western countries including Britain, the United States and several other European Union member states have already barred TikTok over security concerns.
Wed May 10 2023
![Supporters of Pakistan ex-PM Khan plan march to capital to protest arrest Supporters of Pakistan ex-PM Khan plan march to capital to protest arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683703644_VBRFAKCZRNGJKLAGO.jpg)
Supporters of Pakistan ex-PM Khan plan march to capital to protest arrest
Authorities in three of Pakistan's four provinces have imposed an emergency order banning all gatherings after Khan's supporters clashed with police.
Wed May 10 2023
![Google's removal policy applies universally in world, including South Korea Google's removal policy applies universally in world, including South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/51553085606_Google.jpg)
Google's removal policy applies universally in world, including South Korea
Google's own platform policies apply globally, banning hate speech, sexually explicit content, threats and others.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![Asian palm oil buyers seek stable export policies from producers Asian palm oil buyers seek stable export policies from producers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654181170_PalmOil.jpg)
Asian palm oil buyers seek stable export policies from producers
Indonesia, the world's biggest exporter of palm oil, last year surprised buyers by banning palm oil exports.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![Wisconsin to ban TikTok on state devices - Governor Wisconsin to ban TikTok on state devices - Governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669818847_tiktok.jpg)
Wisconsin to ban TikTok on state devices - Governor
The Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers will issue an executive order next week banning TikTok from state government-issued electronic devices.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial? Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672903757_INDONESIA.jpg)
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Malaysia urges Afghanistan to reconsider decision on banning women from universities Malaysia urges Afghanistan to reconsider decision on banning women from universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672143057_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Malaysia urges Afghanistan to reconsider decision on banning women from universities
Malaysia hopes that Afghanistan would rethink its decision on banning women from universities as it is detrimental to the educational development of Muslims.
Tue Dec 27 2022
![Appellate Court's verdict on smoking ban appeal fixed for Nov 23 Appellate Court's verdict on smoking ban appeal fixed for Nov 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611571983_PeguamMohamedHanif.jpg)
Appellate Court's verdict on smoking ban appeal fixed for Nov 23
The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 23 to give its verdict on the appeal by seven individuals who are seeking to quash the Health Ministry's decision to ban smoking in all eateries.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![Olympics: IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events Olympics: IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646114765_JapanOlympicsTokyo.jpg)
Olympics: IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events
The IOC said the executive board made the decision "in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions".
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Faizal hopes BAM, Zii Jia can settle issue for sake of national interests Faizal hopes BAM, Zii Jia can settle issue for sake of national interests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642774334_DatukSeriAhmadFa.jpg)
Faizal hopes BAM, Zii Jia can settle issue for sake of national interests
Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has urged the BAM and Lee Zii Jia to work out an amicable solution to the issue which led to the national body banning the country's singles star for two years.
Fri Jan 21 2022