![Chefs' contributions recognised at National Day celebration Chefs' contributions recognised at National Day celebration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661912804_PerbarisanJuruMasak.jpg)
Chefs' contributions recognised at National Day celebration
For the first time ever, a contingent of chefs clad in white coats, black pants and their signature tall hats made an appearance at the 2022 National Day parade.
Wed Aug 31 2022
![French company Carmat announces first implant of its artificial heart in a woman French company Carmat announces first implant of its artificial heart in a woman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632208817_PARIS.jpg)
French company Carmat announces first implant of its artificial heart in a woman
It is the first time ever that Carmat's device has helped a woman suffering from heart failure, says Stephane Piat.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![The size of a matchbox, a rare mouse deer is born on camera in Poland The size of a matchbox, a rare mouse deer is born on camera in Poland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61606871754_POLAND.jpg)
The size of a matchbox, a rare mouse deer is born on camera in Poland
For the first time ever, an actual birth of a tiny mouse deer was filmed in a hopeful moment for the highly endangered species.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![Najib wanted Mohd Hazem to be made exec director of 1MDB, court told Najib wanted Mohd Hazem to be made exec director of 1MDB, court told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596627680_MDatukShahrol.jpg)
Najib wanted Mohd Hazem to be made exec director of 1MDB, court told
Mohd Hazem's name cropped up for the first time ever in Najibs RM2.3 billion 1MDB graft trial when counsel Wan Aizuddin Wan Mohammed was cross-examining the ninth prosecution witness.
Thu Aug 06 2020
![EPF dividends: Why is the Shariah dividend lower? EPF dividends: Why is the Shariah dividend lower?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/71518429933_KWSP.jpg)
EPF dividends: Why is the Shariah dividend lower?
For the first time ever, EPF declared two dividends. But why is the Simpanan Shariah dividend lower?
Mon Feb 12 2018
![US President Obama is now contactable via Facebook Messenger US President Obama is now contactable via Facebook Messenger](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444115349_950x600.jpg)
US President Obama is now contactable via Facebook Messenger
The White House has opened up a new Facebook Messenger channel to allow people to actively relay notes to US President Barack Obama via a more informal platform, for the first time ever.
Sun Aug 14 2016
![US President Obama now contactable via Facebook Messenger US President Obama now contactable via Facebook Messenger](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61458520439_BarackObama.jpg)
US President Obama now contactable via Facebook Messenger
For the first time ever, people will be allowed to actively relay notes to US President Barack Obama via a more informal platform.
Thu Aug 11 2016
![Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463667903_SheikhAhmedalTaye.jpg)
Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican
For the first time ever, Al-Azhar's grand imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb will be meeting with Pope Francis at St Peter's next Monday.
Thu May 19 2016
![Adenan explains meaning of his famous catchphrases 'oha' and 'you you' Adenan explains meaning of his famous catchphrases 'oha' and 'you you'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81460456151_AdenanSatem.jpg)
Adenan explains meaning of his famous catchphrases 'oha' and 'you you'
For the first time ever, Adenan revealed that the inspiration behind his catchphrase.
Mon May 02 2016
![Malaysia to celebrate World Men's Day this Nov 19 Malaysia to celebrate World Men's Day this Nov 19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41457692359_InternationalMensDay.jpg)
Malaysia to celebrate World Men's Day this Nov 19
This will be the first time ever this country is honouring men like how Women's Day has been celebrated all this while.
Fri Mar 11 2016
![First satellite collaring of female Sunda clouded leopard First satellite collaring of female Sunda clouded leopard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/51409025852_295x200.jpg)
First satellite collaring of female Sunda clouded leopard
For the first time ever, a female Sunda clouded leopard was trapped and fitted with a satellite collar.
Tue Aug 26 2014
![Christina Aguilera to debut in Malaysia at Twin Towers @Live 2014 Christina Aguilera to debut in Malaysia at Twin Towers @Live 2014](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/81392281983_295x200.jpg)
Christina Aguilera to debut in Malaysia at Twin Towers @Live 2014
Christina Aguilera will be heading to Malaysia for the first time ever as the highlight act of the Twin Towers @Live 2014 concert next month.
Thu Feb 13 2014