AWANI Tonight: Indonesian govt lifts smoking age to 21, bans single cigarette sales
Indonesia has raised the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes from 18 to 21, effective immediately. This move is part of new health regulations aimed at combating smoking.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Govt to grant special permission for export of several chicken commodities Govt to grant special permission for export of several chicken commodities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647190979_MAFI.jpg)
Govt to grant special permission for export of several chicken commodities
The government has agreed to grant special permission for the export of certain chicken-based commodities, effective immediately.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![Co-operatives involved in plantations can take on foreign workers - Noh Omar Co-operatives involved in plantations can take on foreign workers - Noh Omar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653408377_TBNOHOMAR.jpg)
Co-operatives involved in plantations can take on foreign workers - Noh Omar
The Cabinet agreed that co-operatives involved in the plantation sector will be given the opportunity to recruit foreign workers, effective immediately.
Tue May 24 2022
![EC allows ceramah for Johor polls up to midnight now EC allows ceramah for Johor polls up to midnight now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646225338_TBSPRGENERIC.jpg)
EC allows ceramah for Johor polls up to midnight now
Effective immediately, ceramah, lectures and campaign activities for the Johor polls can now be held up to midnight.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Kelantan UMNO severs ties with state PAS - Ahmad Jazlan Kelantan UMNO severs ties with state PAS - Ahmad Jazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642865383_TBJAZLAN.jpg)
Kelantan UMNO severs ties with state PAS - Ahmad Jazlan
Kelantan UMNO today decided to sever ties with PAS in the state, effective immediately, said Kelantan UMNO Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub.
Sat Jan 22 2022
![Rafiq resigns as Melaka PN chairman and Bersatu chief Rafiq resigns as Melaka PN chairman and Bersatu chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637906734_TBRAFIQ.jpg)
Rafiq resigns as Melaka PN chairman and Bersatu chief
Datuk Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen today announced his resignation as both the Melaka Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman and the state's Bersatu chief, effective immediately.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Housing development sector allowed to operate under PPN Phase 1 Housing development sector allowed to operate under PPN Phase 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627368018_projekperumahan.jpg)
Housing development sector allowed to operate under PPN Phase 1
The housing development sector is allowed to operate under Phase 1 and 2 of the National Recovery Plan effective immediately.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Travellers' mandatory quarantine period extended - Ismail Sabri Travellers' mandatory quarantine period extended - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620986353_ismailsabri.jpg)
Travellers' mandatory quarantine period extended - Ismail Sabri
The mandatory quarantine period for Malaysian and non-citizen travellers from countries except Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, has been extended from 10 to 14 days, effective immediately.
Mon May 24 2021
![Premises listed in 'HIDE' ordered to close three days immediately Premises listed in 'HIDE' ordered to close three days immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620124099_ismailsabri.jpg)
Premises listed in 'HIDE' ordered to close three days immediately
Enforcement activities for all the premises would be monitored by police, Armed Forces, KPDNHEP as well as local authorities.
Sat May 08 2021
![BPMB appoints Nazir Razak as new chairman BPMB appoints Nazir Razak as new chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71619100786_NazirRazak.jpg)
BPMB appoints Nazir Razak as new chairman
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has appointed Datuk Seri Nazir Razak as its new non-executive chairman effective immediately.
Thu Apr 22 2021
![Ahmad Maslan replaces Annuar Musa as BN secretary-general Ahmad Maslan replaces Annuar Musa as BN secretary-general](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51609829696_AHMADMASLAN.jpg)
Ahmad Maslan replaces Annuar Musa as BN secretary-general
The appointment is effective immediately following Annuar's dismissal today.
Tue Jan 05 2021
![Long-term pass holders can leave without applying for immigration approval Long-term pass holders can leave without applying for immigration approval](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600218365_MamaBangla.jpg)
Long-term pass holders can leave without applying for immigration approval
The matter was effective immediately for Malaysians who have work passes or permanent resident passes from foreign countries.
Wed Sep 16 2020
![Sime Darby appoints Samsudin Osman as chairman Sime Darby appoints Samsudin Osman as chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/71517410385_TanSriSamsudinOthman.jpg)
Sime Darby appoints Samsudin Osman as chairman
Sime Darby Bhd (SDB) has announced the appointment of its non-independent non-executive director Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, as chairman, effective immediately.
Thu Jul 16 2020
![DBKL freezes applications for new liquor licences DBKL freezes applications for new liquor licences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591082258_alcoholarakwine.jpg)
DBKL freezes applications for new liquor licences
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has frozen all applications for new liquor licenses in the capital effective immediately.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![Azmin, Zuraida axed from PKR effective immediately Azmin, Zuraida axed from PKR effective immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/71582532487_AzminZuraida.jpg)
Azmin, Zuraida axed from PKR effective immediately
PKR's Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Vice President Zuraida Kamaruddin have been fired as members effective immediately.
Mon Feb 24 2020