![Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720000828_floppydisk.jpg)
Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Japan's government has finally ditched floppy disks in all its systems, marking a key milestone in its long-awaited modernisation campaign.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Kelantan speaker declares Nenggiri seat vacant Kelantan speaker declares Nenggiri seat vacant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663748198_TBAMARNIK.jpg)
Kelantan speaker declares Nenggiri seat vacant
The Nenggiri state seat is confirmed vacant starting today, said Kelantan State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![MACC grants further extension to Tun Mahathir's two sons to declare assets MACC grants further extension to Tun Mahathir's two sons to declare assets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714132726_TBMASHUP.jpg)
MACC grants further extension to Tun Mahathir's two sons to declare assets
Tan Sri Azam Baki did not disclose the extension period granted to Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and his brother Mirzan Mahathir.
Wed May 29 2024
![Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716194780_TBMURALRAISI.jpg)
Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
![Coronation of 17th King of Malaysia to be held at Istana Negara on July 20 - Fahmi Coronation of 17th King of Malaysia to be held at Istana Negara on July 20 - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715858106_TBSULTANIBRAHIM.jpg)
Coronation of 17th King of Malaysia to be held at Istana Negara on July 20 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil also announced that the official birthday of the King falls on June 3 and has been declared a public holiday.
Thu May 16 2024
![Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715828667_protest.jpg)
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Thu May 16 2024
![Charity Shield cancelled, JDT given a walkover Charity Shield cancelled, JDT given a walkover](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715159717_JDTLogo.jpg)
Charity Shield cancelled, JDT given a walkover
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have been declared winners of the Charity Shield for the seventh consecutive time.
Thu May 09 2024
![Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714383130_palestinianjpg.jpg)
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
The Ivy League school declared a stalemate in talks seeking to end the polarizing demonstration.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town
Myanmar's National Unity Govt declares it had won control of the critical border town of Myawaddy, the latest in a string of rebel wins.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711446262_Sumatrantiger.jpg)
Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct
The Javan and Bali tigers have been declared extinct by the IUCN, the global authority on wildlife extinction risk.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709192505_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust
The resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710324475_TBbakkutteh.jpg)
Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong
Bak kut teh, a traditional delicacy of Chinese community, is one of 10 dishes declared by Heritage Commissioner as a national heritage dish.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Sarawak declares two days of mourning Sarawak declares two days of mourning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708483640_TBjenazahabdulta.jpg)
Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707897229_myanmarjunta.jpg)
Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say
Last Saturday, the junta declared mandatory military service would be enforced for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 for up to two years.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![“Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film “Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706085641_TBMentegaterbang.jpg)
“Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film
Mohd Khairianwar Jailani and Tan Meng Kheng are seeking an order to revoke the ban and declare the Film Censorship Act unconstitutional.
Wed Jan 31 2024