![Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721037960_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's economy is open and has established cooperative relations with all countries.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723549100_TBSUDAN.jpg)
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
IOM urges countries to step up their donations in response to the world's largest displacement crisis in Sudan.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723456443_TBTENGKUZAFRULDUTAPA.jpg)
Malaysia, Palestine to ink trade MoU, set up Joint Business Council - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said under the MoU, trade between the two countries will increase.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722505230_TBSussexroad.jpg)
Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests
Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia have all sent out alerts, giving advice to their nationals in the UK to avoid demonstrations.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry
China warns the Philippines that wooing other countries to provoke confrontation will undermine regional stability.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720590984_DatukSeriMohamadH.jpg)
At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said those countries also wanted Malaysia to be the satellite launch centre.
Mon Jul 29 2024
The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women
In the most recent World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index, Malaysia dropped 12 places—now ranking 114th out of 146 countries. Most concerning is our standing at 134th place for gender equality in political empowerment, placing us just 12 spots from the very bottom.What initiatives and policies can pave the way for greater female political representation in Malaysia? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and DAP Wanita Chief about the HerLead programme and its mission to elevate women's roles in politics.
Sun Jul 28 2024
![Malaysia to join other countries to seek justice for Palestine following ICJ’s decision - Fahmi Malaysia to join other countries to seek justice for Palestine following ICJ’s decision - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721808891_TBFahmi.jpg)
Malaysia to join other countries to seek justice for Palestine following ICJ’s decision - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet welcomes the decision by ICJ that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements are illegal.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669602999_MalaysiaBrunei.jpg)
Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting
The recent visit by Brunei Darussalam's Minister to Malaysia has solidified the close relationship between the two countries.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Malaysia’s desire to join BRICS is not to interfere in domestic, political affairs of countries involved - PM Malaysia’s desire to join BRICS is not to interfere in domestic, political affairs of countries involved - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720494647_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia’s desire to join BRICS is not to interfere in domestic, political affairs of countries involved - PM
Malaysia emphasises the importance of trade, economy and the expansion of networks that can provide benefits to the country and the people.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720095123_energyresources.jpg)
How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity
With its uneven energy distribution, South-East Asia must enhance its energy interconnectivity.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![China ready to discuss FTA with more Global South countries - President Xi China ready to discuss FTA with more Global South countries - President Xi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717058077_TBSeniorChineseL.jpg)
China ready to discuss FTA with more Global South countries - President Xi
China is ready to discuss free trade arrangements (FTAs) with more Global South countries, among others.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Malaysia among countries with lowest negative experiences - Gallup Report Malaysia among countries with lowest negative experiences - Gallup Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719307643_tbKualaLumpurGener.jpg)
Malaysia among countries with lowest negative experiences - Gallup Report
The Gallup Global Emotions 2024 report has ranked Malaysia among the countries in the world with the lowest negative experiences.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718883543_BurundianAfricanUn.jpg)
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718685884_Zafrul.jpg)
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024