![Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704327515_TBNAZIFUDDIN.jpg)
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695381221_indiachina.jpg)
India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens
A blanket suspension of new visas by India for a Western country is unheard of and marks the lowest point of India-Canada relations.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Anwar to discontinue extravagant manner in appointing Cabinet members Anwar to discontinue extravagant manner in appointing Cabinet members](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669537683_SUBSIDIANWAR.jpg)
Anwar to discontinue extravagant manner in appointing Cabinet members
Reiterating that his Cabinet will be downsized, Anwar today said he will do away with the extravagant manner of appointing ministers as a form of reward.
Sun Nov 27 2022
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No downsizing of civil service workforce due to e-government system - Muhyiddin
The 1.6 million-strong civil service workforce will not be downsized as a result of the ongoing implementation of the electronic government system (e-government).
Sun Aug 30 2020
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Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing in scaled-back ceremony
Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus.
Thu Aug 06 2020
![AirAsia terminates 111 flight attendants, 172 pilots, 50 engineers AirAsia terminates 111 flight attendants, 172 pilots, 50 engineers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591259524_airasia.jpg)
AirAsia terminates 111 flight attendants, 172 pilots, 50 engineers
AirAsia Berhad will terminate the services of 111 cabin crew from 1,900 crew members, 172 pilots and 50 engineers in a bid to downsize its operations.
Thu Jun 04 2020
![AirAsia to retrench staff, downsize operations? AirAsia to retrench staff, downsize operations?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591250696_Airasia.jpg)
AirAsia to retrench staff, downsize operations?
An internal source has revealed a townhall session was held on Thursday morning with several key units under AirAsia Berhad to announce the decision.
Thu Jun 04 2020
![Cutting 6,000 jobs unavoidable for MAS Cutting 6,000 jobs unavoidable for MAS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/71419068568_295x200.jpg)
Cutting 6,000 jobs unavoidable for MAS
The ailing airline is facing a "do-or-die" situation and the cutting of 6,000 jobs should proceed, says former transport minister Ong Tee Keat.
Mon Mar 30 2015
![Virus fears, Mecca work downsizes Saudi hajj pilgrimage Virus fears, Mecca work downsizes Saudi hajj pilgrimage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81374588527_295x200.jpg)
Virus fears, Mecca work downsizes Saudi hajj pilgrimage
Deadly MERS virus fears and Mecca work in Saudi Arabia have forced cuts in the numbers of pilgrims permitted to perform hajj.
Thu Jul 25 2013