![Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar](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)
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41548300337_cikgu.jpg)
Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools
The national language is one of the primary and important ways to achieve unity among ethnic groups, Lawyer Muhammad Haniff Khatri said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Sarawak a manifestation of 'Citrawarna' - Abang Johari Sarawak a manifestation of 'Citrawarna' - Abang Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645889764_CitrawarnaPMAban.jpg)
Sarawak a manifestation of 'Citrawarna' - Abang Johari
The diverse cultures, languages and ethnic groups in Sarawak is a manifestation of the 'Citrawarna' concept, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Sat Feb 26 2022
![Warisan spreads wings to peninsula Warisan spreads wings to peninsula](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639739312_MohdShafieApdal.jpg)
Warisan spreads wings to peninsula
Warisan officially spread its wings to the peninsula today, with the aim to lure new members from different ethnic groups, races and religions.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![Dalai Lama: China's leaders 'don't understand variety of cultures' Dalai Lama: China's leaders 'don't understand variety of cultures'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465899569_DalaiLama.jpg)
Dalai Lama: China's leaders 'don't understand variety of cultures'
The Dalai Lama said there is too much control by the main Han ethnic group.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Sudan summoned Ethiopia's ambassador over 29 bodies found in river Sudan summoned Ethiopia's ambassador over 29 bodies found in river](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631090448_SUDAN.jpg)
Sudan summoned Ethiopia's ambassador over 29 bodies found in river
The bodies found on the banks of a river abutting Ethiopia were those of Ethiopian citizens from the Tigray ethnic group.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Govt to establish poverty circle to address poverty - Mustapa Govt to establish poverty circle to address poverty - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61622010820_MustapaKotaBharu.jpg)
Govt to establish poverty circle to address poverty - Mustapa
Mustapa said the incidence of poverty was lower for all ethnic groups with the biggest drop recorded by the Bumiputera community.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![More Myanmar violence reported as activists seek help from ethnic groups More Myanmar violence reported as activists seek help from ethnic groups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61617003282_MYANMAR.jpg)
More Myanmar violence reported as activists seek help from ethnic groups
After the bloodiest day since last month's military coup with 114 deaths on Saturday, security forces opened fire at a funeral on Sunday.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Myanmar's minorities to protest in show of unity against coup Myanmar's minorities to protest in show of unity against coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613794200_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's minorities to protest in show of unity against coup
Members of Myanmar ethnic groups protest in a show of opposition to the coup that ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sat Feb 20 2021
![Rohingya ethnic issue: People should remain calm, police are investigating - Ismail Sabri Rohingya ethnic issue: People should remain calm, police are investigating - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587977129_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Rohingya ethnic issue: People should remain calm, police are investigating - Ismail Sabri
The negative sentiment towards the ethnic group, was surprising as it had never happened before.
Mon Apr 27 2020
![Abang Johari: Sarawak government wants to develop all ethnic groups Abang Johari: Sarawak government wants to develop all ethnic groups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41490706022_KetuaMenteriSarawaK.jpg)
Abang Johari: Sarawak government wants to develop all ethnic groups
Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government under his leadership wanted to develop all the ethnic groups in the state.
Sun Sep 03 2017
![Singapore presidential vote on September 23, if more than one candidate Singapore presidential vote on September 23, if more than one candidate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491288728_SingaporeMerlion.jpg)
Singapore presidential vote on September 23, if more than one candidate
The post will be reserved for candidates from a particular ethnic group if no one from that group has been president for five straight six-year terms.
Mon Aug 28 2017
![Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495521586_Rohingyavillage.jpg)
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine
Buddhist monks and members of the Rakhine ethnic group held demonstrations in 15 towns, including the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe, demanding that aid agencies leave the western state immediately.
Sun Aug 13 2017
![Teachers should lure young generation to join ethnic group, cultural association Teachers should lure young generation to join ethnic group, cultural association](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447591561_JosephPairinKiting.jpg)
Teachers should lure young generation to join ethnic group, cultural association
Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan today called on teachers to play their roles in luring the young generation to join or participate in activities, clubs or associations relat
Tue May 16 2017
![A teacher asked students 'how comfortable' they are around black men, Muslims. She was fired A teacher asked students 'how comfortable' they are around black men, Muslims. She was fired](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51491985978_Floridamiddleschoo.jpg)
A teacher asked students 'how comfortable' they are around black men, Muslims. She was fired
A Florida middle school teacher was fired after giving her students an assignment that asked them how comfortable they are being around people from different ethnic groups and backgrounds.
Wed Apr 12 2017