![Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024 Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683707289_bayi.jpg)
Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male babies outnumbered females at 51,759 to 48,973 births.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![No decision yet on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges No decision yet on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718808324_TBNajib.jpg)
No decision yet on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul told Judge K. Muniandy that the representation is pending.
Wed Jul 31 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
![Many Democrats back Harris in 2024 race, but Pelosi, Obama silent Many Democrats back Harris in 2024 race, but Pelosi, Obama silent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721616412_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Many Democrats back Harris in 2024 race, but Pelosi, Obama silent
Obama, under whom Biden served as vice president for eight years, thanked Biden for his patriotism but did not yet throw their support behind Harris or any other candidate.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris as his replacement Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris as his replacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721009027_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris as his replacement
Biden, who at 81 is the oldest person ever to have occupied the Oval Office, said he would remain in the presidency until his term ended on Jan. 20, 2025.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money? The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721380257_USPresidentJoeB.jpg)
The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money?
Joe Biden's re-election campaign has a massive bank account that could benefit an alternative candidate if he dropped his White House bid.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720671412_GeorgeClooney.jpg)
George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out
After Joe Biden's debate performance, several Hollywood donors called on the president to end his campaign.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698724260_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met
Hamas has dropped a key demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before it would sign an agreement.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719215525_TBROSMAHMANSORj.jpg)
No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's money laundering and tax evasion trial continued, despite no response from the AGC to her dismissal request.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Thailand sasar sejuta pelajar tercicir kembali ke sekolah Thailand sasar sejuta pelajar tercicir kembali ke sekolah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718177720_thailand.jpg)
Thailand sasar sejuta pelajar tercicir kembali ke sekolah
Thailand telah memulakan inisiatif di seluruh negara untuk menangani isu keciciran pembelajaran melalui dasar "Thailand Zero Dropout".
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718268443_AzamBaki.jpg)
Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha
The court dispute with K. Lalitha comes to close after two years.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718858816_Zafrul.jpg)
Ringgit weakness significantly impacts Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking - Tengku Zafrul
Drop in rank from 27th to 34th in 2024 due to using outdated 2023 data to assess national competitiveness, ministry study finds.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718943216_diesel.jpg)
Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border
Despite potential profit losses for petrol stations, operators and workers are relieved as it curbs diesel smuggling and misappropriation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718610042_Telurohtelur.jpg)
Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement
The government decided to lower chicken egg prices nationwide by 3 cents each to pass on targeted subsidy savings to the public.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Grade A, B and C egg prices drop by three sen each starting today - PM Grade A, B and C egg prices drop by three sen each starting today - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671115267_TBtelurj.jpg)
Grade A, B and C egg prices drop by three sen each starting today - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said new retail prices for Grade A, B, and C eggs are 42 sen, 40 sen and 38 sen each respectively effective today.
Mon Jun 17 2024