![China’s experts hope Malaysia can complete ECRL project faster China’s experts hope Malaysia can complete ECRL project faster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/71548742106_ECRLLogo.jpg)
China’s experts hope Malaysia can complete ECRL project faster
Victor Gao said apart from an earlier completion, it was also possible for the ECRL train speed to be increased.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![Police to increase security for PM - IGP Police to increase security for PM - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692342434_Razarudin.jpg)
Police to increase security for PM - IGP
Security for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be increased, following threats over his outspoken advocacy for Palestine.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685430480_RafiziRamlis.jpg)
High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi
Retraining and workforce development must also be increased to a scale never seen before, Rafizi Ramli said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![Appeals Court dismisses Kedah MB's appeal, increases damages to RM120,00 to defamation Appeals Court dismisses Kedah MB's appeal, increases damages to RM120,00 to defamation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663071218_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Appeals Court dismisses Kedah MB's appeal, increases damages to RM120,00 to defamation
The Court of Appeal allowed Datuk Wira Mahfuz's cross-appeal for the quantum of damages to be increased from RM50,000 to RM120,000.
Mon Apr 03 2023
![GE15: Border controls on Saturday to be increased, says Johor top cop GE15: Border controls on Saturday to be increased, says Johor top cop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668480769_KamarulZamanMamat.jpg)
GE15: Border controls on Saturday to be increased, says Johor top cop
National border controls will be stepped up especially ahead of polling day on Saturday, said Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![Almost 70,000 personnel ready for deployment to tackle floods - PM Almost 70,000 personnel ready for deployment to tackle floods - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666684701_TaklimatKhas.jpg)
Almost 70,000 personnel ready for deployment to tackle floods - PM
Ismail Sabri said the number will be increased if it is not enough.
Tue Oct 25 2022
![Stamp duty exemption for properties priced RM500,000 to RM1 mln increases to 75 pct Stamp duty exemption for properties priced RM500,000 to RM1 mln increases to 75 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665149867_generic.jpg)
Stamp duty exemption for properties priced RM500,000 to RM1 mln increases to 75 pct
The stamp duty exemption for real estate transfer documents and loan agreements for houses worth more than RM500,000 to RM1 million will be increased from 50 to 75 pct until Dec 31 next year.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644222583_TBHarimauMalaya.jpg)
Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers
Tengku Zafrul said the number of rangers to preserve the biodiversity of forests will be increased from 800 to 1,000.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![MOE wishlist for Budget 2023 emphasises three main thrusts MOE wishlist for Budget 2023 emphasises three main thrusts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664877168_DATUKDRRADZIJIDIN.jpg)
MOE wishlist for Budget 2023 emphasises three main thrusts
Radzi said the MOE also requested for the current RMT rate of RM2.50 to be increased by taking into account the current situation.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![One-month jail imposed on Lokman Adam insufficient - DPP One-month jail imposed on Lokman Adam insufficient - DPP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659366295_TBLokmanNoorAdam.jpg)
One-month jail imposed on Lokman Adam insufficient - DPP
A one-month jail imposed on Lokman Noor Adam for contempt of court is insufficient and should be increased to protect the dignity of the administration of justice.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![More child protection officers needed - Rina More child protection officers needed - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663507198_RinaHarun.jpg)
More child protection officers needed - Rina
The number of child protection officers under the JKM needs to be increased immediately, to handle cases of child abuse and neglect.
Sun Sep 18 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri announces living allowance increase for MARA-sponsored students PM Ismail Sabri announces living allowance increase for MARA-sponsored students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662785899_IsmailSabri.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri announces living allowance increase for MARA-sponsored students
Ismail Sabri announced that the living allowance (ESH) for local and overseas students sponsored by MARA will be increased with immediate effect.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![More teachers to be recruited in one-off intake exercise - Radzi More teachers to be recruited in one-off intake exercise - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661419119_TBRADZIJIDINjpg.jpg)
More teachers to be recruited in one-off intake exercise - Radzi
The Education Ministry will increase the one-off intake of teachers for placement next year through the Subject Cluster method, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy urges public healthcare funds to be increased, Aussie PM accuses Scott Morrison of running 'shadow govt' [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy urges public healthcare funds to be increased, Aussie PM accuses Scott Morrison of running 'shadow govt'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy urges public healthcare funds to be increased, Aussie PM accuses Scott Morrison of running 'shadow govt'
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Mon Aug 15 2022
![MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660542352_TBKJ.jpg)
MOH wants public health allocation to be raised to five pct of GDP
The MOH is seeking for public health expenditure to be increased to five per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Mon Aug 15 2022