![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
![ASEAN turns 57: PM calls for unity for peaceful, prosperous region ASEAN turns 57: PM calls for unity for peaceful, prosperous region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722511214_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
ASEAN turns 57: PM calls for unity for peaceful, prosperous region
ASEAN Day is celebrated annually on August 8 to mark the founding of ASEAN, which was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723026471_TBPitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party
This means the party's 11 current and former executives will be banned from politics for 10 years.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Call for gov't to expedite establishment of sports university Call for gov't to expedite establishment of sports university](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712447622_DatukDrPekanRamli.jpg)
Call for gov't to expedite establishment of sports university
Datuk Pekan Ramli said a sports university could also provide career opportunities for former athletes.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Why the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up again Why the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722223085_Smoke.jpg)
Why the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up again
Hezbollah deems Israel an illegitimate state established on occupied Palestinian lands and wants to see it gone.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717408819_tbIndonesianewcap.jpg)
Indonesian government receives proposals for seven new SEZs
The Indonesian government has received proposals to establish seven new special economic zones (SEZs).
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Gov't considers creating unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia Gov't considers creating unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719992977_MKulasegaran.jpg)
Gov't considers creating unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia
M. Kulasegaran said govt is committed to establishing Ombudsman Malaysia to address complaints on public service delivery.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![DOJ recovers US$100 million civil forfeiture in 1MDB scheme DOJ recovers US$100 million civil forfeiture in 1MDB scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
DOJ recovers US$100 million civil forfeiture in 1MDB scheme
The agreement is with Jho Low, members of his family and trust entities Low established.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![SLS’s challenge over Sabah 40 pct revenue grant returns to High Court for full hearing SLS’s challenge over Sabah 40 pct revenue grant returns to High Court for full hearing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
SLS’s challenge over Sabah 40 pct revenue grant returns to High Court for full hearing
The judge said the SLS has at the very least established local standi for judicial review as it is clearly a public interest litigation.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718346031_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM
Malaysia and Singapore discuss the possibility of establishing a program involving an assistance scheme for volunteers to teach English.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716268262_FadillahYusof.jpg)
DPM Fadillah discusses sustainable water management with World Bank, UNECE in Bali
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the meeting aims establish agreements for further discussions to explore forms of cooperation.
Tue May 21 2024
![PM visit to enhance Malaysia-Uzbekistan ties PM visit to enhance Malaysia-Uzbekistan ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715833142_IlhamTuahIllias.jpg)
PM visit to enhance Malaysia-Uzbekistan ties
M'sian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Ilham Tuah Illias said M'sia and Uzbekistan enjoyed close relations since they established ties in 1992.
Thu May 16 2024
![Jakarta expedites TB control efforts with TB alert villages Jakarta expedites TB control efforts with TB alert villages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678344060_jakartacovid.jpg)
Jakarta expedites TB control efforts with TB alert villages
Jakarta is accelerating efforts to control tuberculosis (TB) by establishing TB alert villages in 267 community village.
Wed May 08 2024
![IRB establishes lawyer role application on MyTax portal IRB establishes lawyer role application on MyTax portal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715149244_LHDNburuwargaasi.jpg)
IRB establishes lawyer role application on MyTax portal
The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has established the 'Lawyer Role Application' to allow lawyers to submit the Real Property Gains Tax (BNCKHT) forms electronically via e-CKHT on the MyTax portal.
Wed May 08 2024