![[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads [COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698900701_TBNajib.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads
The government's endurance will be significantly tested by how it addresses the clemency issue.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703311446_DATUKDRMOHDNAIM.jpg)
Proposal to open brothels for foreigners cannot be accepted - Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the proposal has sparked controversy in the community, considering that prostitution is illegal in M'sia.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691046575_ATOMICBOMBDOME.jpg)
Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials
No Japan release date has been announced for "Oppenheimer", which chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![UK band The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy UK band The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690162699_Britain.jpg)
UK band The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy
It is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows, British band The 1975 said.
Mon Jul 24 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
![Govt approves RM40 mln allocation for TAR UMT, ending funding controversy Govt approves RM40 mln allocation for TAR UMT, ending funding controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673969370_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Govt approves RM40 mln allocation for TAR UMT, ending funding controversy
The government has approved an allocation of RM40 million to the TAR UMT, thereby ending the funding controversy.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673344030_SPARE.jpg)
Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy
Harry's "Spare" has garnered attention around the world with its disclosures about personal struggles and accusations about other royals.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![Volleyball coach makes open apology Volleyball coach makes open apology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672840265_TBSAIFULHADEE.jpg)
Volleyball coach makes open apology
The volleyball coach who is involved in the controversy of slapping his players as viral on social media earlier has apologised openly for his action.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600393663_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Only RM92.5 bil in COVID-19 fund controversy is govt money - MACC
In a statement today, MACC said of the amount, RM92.5 billion involved government funds whereas RM437.5 billion was not from the government.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Ronaldo insists there is no controversy over substitution in South Korea loss Ronaldo insists there is no controversy over substitution in South Korea loss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670027059_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Ronaldo insists there is no controversy over substitution in South Korea loss
"What happened was that before my departure, [a] Korean player told me to leave quickly. I told him to shut up," says Ronaldo.
Sat Dec 03 2022
![Proposed drugs-trafficking museum in El Chapo's hometown is causing controversy in Mexico Proposed drugs-trafficking museum in El Chapo's hometown is causing controversy in Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668163326_ElChapo.jpg)
Proposed drugs-trafficking museum in El Chapo's hometown is causing controversy in Mexico
Although the project for a museum on drugs trafficking has not yet been approved, it has made its way to the Mexican parliament.
Sat Nov 12 2022
![Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber returns from Seoul tournament amid hijab controversy Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber returns from Seoul tournament amid hijab controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666238291_IRAN.jpg)
Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber returns from Seoul tournament amid hijab controversy
A statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Pakistan celebrity TV host and politician Aamir Liaquat dead at 49 Pakistan celebrity TV host and politician Aamir Liaquat dead at 49](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654788658_AamirLiaquatpasse.jpg)
Pakistan celebrity TV host and politician Aamir Liaquat dead at 49
Pakistan's top television host and politician Aamir Liaquat Hussain, who often courted controversy, died on Thursday at the age of 49 in Karachi city.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643291760_TBPMZIIJIAJINWEI.jpg)
Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails
The controversy surrounding the BAM's two-year suspension of shuttlers Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei has been settled amicably as national interest prevailed.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![Zii Jia-BAM Issue: Ahmad Faizal sees light at the end of the tunnel Zii Jia-BAM Issue: Ahmad Faizal sees light at the end of the tunnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643097176_LeeZiiJia.jpg)
Zii Jia-BAM Issue: Ahmad Faizal sees light at the end of the tunnel
Ahmad Faizal said all parties seemed committed to resolving the controversy in the interests of the nation.
Tue Jan 25 2022