![Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East
Foreign Ministry said through its embassies, the Malaysian government is in close contact with registered Malaysian citizens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672149967_TaiwanFlag.jpg)
Taiwan tells its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China
Beijing threatened to execute those deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![KPWKM still drafting bill, policy for senior citizens - Nancy KPWKM still drafting bill, policy for senior citizens - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719206611_TBDATUKSERINANCY.jpg)
KPWKM still drafting bill, policy for senior citizens - Nancy
Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that at the same time the ministry is formulating the policy for senior citizens.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716548444_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
Senior citizens lost over half a billion ringgit to online fraud from 2021 to 2023 - Police
Police said this involved 6.4 pct of the 86,266 online scam victims recorded during the period, with overall losses amounting to RM2.7 bln.
Mon May 27 2024
![World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive
An Israeli government spokesman said that "no power on Earth will stop Israel from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza".
Fri May 24 2024
![Malaysia risks losing privileges if citizens continue violating Saudi laws Malaysia risks losing privileges if citizens continue violating Saudi laws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715748816_MAKKAH.jpg)
Malaysia risks losing privileges if citizens continue violating Saudi laws
Datuk Seri Syed Salleh Syed Abdul Rahman said if one is caught misusing tourist visas, it would tarnish Malaysia's reputation and image.
Wed May 15 2024
![Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713172917_TBLawrenceWong.jpg)
Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said he felt a sense of "satisfaction and completeness" as he prepared to handover leadership of the country.
Wed May 01 2024
![Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707752339_TBFlagIndonesia.jpg)
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers, minister says
The minister said the government plans to give dual citizenship to former Indonesian citizens living overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Israel says airstrike unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza, allies demand explanations Israel says airstrike unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza, allies demand explanations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712098786_WCKvehicle.jpg)
Israel says airstrike unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza, allies demand explanations
The strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy killed citizens of Palestinians, including citizens of UK, Australia and Poland.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Citizenship: Amendments to constitution include not granting automatic citizenship to child of PR couple Citizenship: Amendments to constitution include not granting automatic citizenship to child of PR couple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702538929_TBSAIFUDDINjpg.jpg)
Citizenship: Amendments to constitution include not granting automatic citizenship to child of PR couple
Based on existing provisions, children born to permanent residents in M'sia are eligible for citizenship if parents are permanent residents.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Allow conscience vote on constitutional amendments over citizenship Allow conscience vote on constitutional amendments over citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705577201_ProjekSAMA.jpg)
Allow conscience vote on constitutional amendments over citizenship
Projek SAMA underlines that the Federal Constitution is too important to be subject to hurried amendments on matters concerning citizenship.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621312763_casino.jpg)
China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling
The warning comes as Beijing intensifies its efforts to crack down on Chinese citizens gambling across Southeast Asia.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710282228_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Rights of children born abroad being addressed by govt - PM
We are going to amend it so that parent means father and mother, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Sporadic protests in India over contentious citizenship law Sporadic protests in India over contentious citizenship law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710240048_tbNoCAA.jpg)
Sporadic protests in India over contentious citizenship law
India moved to implement a 2019 citizenship law that has been criticised as discriminating against Muslims.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Tuntutan AS$15 bilion United Tausug Citizens terhadap Sabah 'membimbangkan' - Azalina Tuntutan AS$15 bilion United Tausug Citizens terhadap Sabah 'membimbangkan' - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710227737_tbAzalinaOthman.jpg)
Tuntutan AS$15 bilion United Tausug Citizens terhadap Sabah 'membimbangkan' - Azalina
Tuntutan sebanyak AS$15 bilion (RM70.2 bilion) yang dikemukakan oleh United Tausug Citizens (UTC) ke atas Sabah perlu ditangani dengan segera oleh Malaysia.
Tue Mar 12 2024