![KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718172547_TBArmizanjpg.jpg)
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Malaysia's economy grows annual 4.2 pct in Q1, helped by export rebound Malaysia's economy grows annual 4.2 pct in Q1, helped by export rebound](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710935899_AbdulRasheedGhaffo.jpg)
Malaysia's economy grows annual 4.2 pct in Q1, helped by export rebound
Exports rose 2.2 pct on an annual basis in the first quarter of the year, after three consecutive quarters of contractions.
Fri May 17 2024
![Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712652468_ASEANAustralia.jpg)
Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact
Australia said any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences emerge within the pact over adding new members.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Bella Astillah files for divorce from Aliff Aziz again Bella Astillah files for divorce from Aliff Aziz again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710314954_TBbellaceraijpg.jpg)
Bella Astillah files for divorce from Aliff Aziz again
The application filed on a 'fast track' basis was made on the grounds that there is no understanding and no mawaddah (love and affection).
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706103205_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the new recruitment policy would be implemented this year, with details to be announced by PSD.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![White rice export restrictions: Talks held with Indian gov't reps - Mohamad White rice export restrictions: Talks held with Indian gov't reps - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630739334_WhiteRice.jpg)
White rice export restrictions: Talks held with Indian gov't reps - Mohamad
The Indian PM Narendra Modi has sent representatives to discuss the issue on a government-to-government basis, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Fri Sep 29 2023
![Sulu case: M'sia seeking annulment of US$14.9 billion final award by Spanish arbitrator Sulu case: M'sia seeking annulment of US$14.9 billion final award by Spanish arbitrator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695660002_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Sulu case: M'sia seeking annulment of US$14.9 billion final award by Spanish arbitrator
With the annulment, the govt's long standing battle against Sulu claims will come to an end as the basis of the claims would cease to exist.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685074291_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms
BNM kept the OPR at 3.00 pct at its July 5-6 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, after raising by 25 basis points at the May 2-3 meeting.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![Razarudin appointed as IGP, Ayob Khan named deputy IGP Razarudin appointed as IGP, Ayob Khan named deputy IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687331088_AyobKhan.jpg)
Razarudin appointed as IGP, Ayob Khan named deputy IGP
The appointment is on a contractual basis for two years until June 22, 2025.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![PRN: Kerajaan Perpaduan ada beberapa formula untuk pembahagian kerusi - Zahid PRN: Kerajaan Perpaduan ada beberapa formula untuk pembahagian kerusi - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683458629_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
PRN: Kerajaan Perpaduan ada beberapa formula untuk pembahagian kerusi - Zahid
Ini kerana asas Pilihan Raya Umum ke-14 (PRU14) dan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13 (PRU13) sahaja tidak boleh digunakan sebagai basis untuk memuktamadkan pembahagian kerusi itu.
Sun May 07 2023
![Australia to ban TikTok on govt devices over security concerns Australia to ban TikTok on govt devices over security concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680581938_TikTok.jpg)
Australia to ban TikTok on govt devices over security concerns
Mark Dreyfus said exemptions would only be granted on a case-by-case basis and with appropriate security measures in place.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679540341_NEWYORK.jpg)
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678692158_TheHague.jpg)
Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy
Van Dieken said he had used the AI tool Midjourney which can generate complex pictures on the basis of a prompt.
Sat Mar 18 2023
![Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677563900_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan
A total of 50.3 per cent or 6.4 million accounts of the total loan accounts in the household sector are fixed-rate loans that are not affected by the 100 basis point increase in the OPR.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Monthly bribes: Ministry division director among three held Monthly bribes: Ministry division director among three held](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674037941_sprm.jpg)
Monthly bribes: Ministry division director among three held
Three individuals, including a division director of a ministry with the title of Datuk, were arrested by the MACC on suspicion of receiving large sums of bribes on a monthly basis.
Wed Jan 18 2023