![North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722484745_RiIlGyu.jpg)
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
Ri Il Gyu said North Korea has set Russia, the US and Japan as its top foreign policy priorities for this year and beyond.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710826372_TBAMIRHAMZAH.jpg)
Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![“Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” theme for 2024 National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations “Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” theme for 2024 National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717577304_tbFahmiFadzil.jpg)
“Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka” theme for 2024 National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet also agreed to retain the last year's HKHM logo for this year's celebrations.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN 992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710222276_TBShamsulAnuarNa.jpg)
992 human trafficking victims rescued since 2022 - KDN
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said for this year, a total of 38 cases have been recorded, with 59 arrests and 141 people rescued.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030 M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702041680_bawangindia.jpg)
M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692683222_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
Govt to boost iTEKAD grant allocation by RM6 lnm to assist micro entrepreneurs - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it will bring the overall iTEKAD aid for this year to RM10 mln, up from the RM4 mln allocated in Budget 2023.
Tue Aug 22 2023
![Raja Permaisuri Agong attends World #QuranHour 2023 Raja Permaisuri Agong attends World #QuranHour 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681369300_TBQURANHOUR.jpg)
Raja Permaisuri Agong attends World #QuranHour 2023
Surah Al-Insan became the surah of choice for this year's edition which is held simultaneously around the world today.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Year of Rabbit hoped to bring economic progress, prosperity to Sabah - Hajiji Year of Rabbit hoped to bring economic progress, prosperity to Sabah - Hajiji](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674280223_hajiji.jpg)
Year of Rabbit hoped to bring economic progress, prosperity to Sabah - Hajiji
The Year of the Rabbit, which marks the Year of Hope in the Chinese community, is very fitting for this year when Sabah and the country have high hopes of recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Selangor eyes RM2 bln revenue this year Selangor eyes RM2 bln revenue this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673517173_TBAMIRUDINSHARISHAHA.jpg)
Selangor eyes RM2 bln revenue this year
The Selangor government has targeted revenue of RM2 billion for this year, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![Malaysia's 2022 GDP growth likely to surpass earlier forecast of 6.5-7.0 pct - Anwar Malaysia's 2022 GDP growth likely to surpass earlier forecast of 6.5-7.0 pct - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671528677_AnwarIbrahimParli.jpg)
Malaysia's 2022 GDP growth likely to surpass earlier forecast of 6.5-7.0 pct - Anwar
Malaysia's GDP growth for this year is very likely to exceed the earlier projection of between 6.5 and 7.0 pct, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![FAMA optimistic of achieving RM11 mln sales target through JTDL FAMA optimistic of achieving RM11 mln sales target through JTDL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662207331_AhmadHamzahMAFI.jpg)
FAMA optimistic of achieving RM11 mln sales target through JTDL
FAMA is optimistic about achieving its RM11 million sales target for this year via direct sales from farms (JTDL).
Sat Sep 03 2022
![Govt continues giving subsidies to stabilise prices, avoid high inflation Govt continues giving subsidies to stabilise prices, avoid high inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61656328216_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Govt continues giving subsidies to stabilise prices, avoid high inflation
The government is willing to bear the projected huge subsidy totalling RM77.3 billion for this year towards stabilising the prices of goods and avoiding high inflation rates of up to 11.4 per cent.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Govt to maintain subsidy for cooking oil in 1kg packets Govt to maintain subsidy for cooking oil in 1kg packets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639047363_Minyakmasak.jpg)
Govt to maintain subsidy for cooking oil in 1kg packets
The government will maintain the subsidy of RM4 billion for cooking oil in 1kg packets allocated for this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Saudi Arabia agrees to continue Makkah Route for Malaysian haj pilgrims Saudi Arabia agrees to continue Makkah Route for Malaysian haj pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653468947_TBTabungHaji.jpg)
Saudi Arabia agrees to continue Makkah Route for Malaysian haj pilgrims
The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to continue the Makkah Route project for prospective pilgrims from Malaysia for this year's haj season.
Wed May 25 2022