![S Korean President Yoon ranked among Times 100 most influential people of 2022 S Korean President Yoon ranked among Times 100 most influential people of 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81648959357_YoonSukYeolSouth.jpg)
S Korean President Yoon ranked among Times 100 most influential people of 2022
Time noted that Yoon has said he wants to align more closely with the United States, which will likely create friction with China.
Tue May 24 2022
#KiniNews: Hajiji averts crisis with last-minute portfolio swap
Bersatu and Umno saw some friction shortly after the new Sabah government was sworn in this morning but this was quickly averted after newly minted Chief Minister Hajiji Mohd Noor agreed to give his deputy a change in portfolio.
Bung, who will serve as a deputy chief minister, was originally assigned the local government and housing portfolio.
Bung had wanted control of the state Works Ministry but Hajiji had instead given this portfolio to his party deputy Masidi Manjun.
Bung, who will serve as a deputy chief minister, was originally assigned the local government and housing portfolio.
Bung had wanted control of the state Works Ministry but Hajiji had instead given this portfolio to his party deputy Masidi Manjun.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![Syria's Assad blames Turkey for fighting between Azeris and Armenians Syria's Assad blames Turkey for fighting between Azeris and Armenians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601976011_SYRIA.jpg)
Syria's Assad blames Turkey for fighting between Azeris and Armenians
Turkey has denied involvement in the fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh.
Tue Oct 06 2020
![Removing The Friction In Digital Transaction Removing The Friction In Digital Transaction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/51573434048_awani-review.jpg)
Removing The Friction In Digital Transaction
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Thu Jul 25 2019
![In Indonesia, labour friction and politics fan anti-Chinese sentiment In Indonesia, labour friction and politics fan anti-Chinese sentiment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492522938_JokoWidodo.jpg)
In Indonesia, labour friction and politics fan anti-Chinese sentiment
A bitterly fought election to govern Indonesia's capital that has fanned religious tensions has also thrown a spotlight on anti-foreign sentiment.
Tue Apr 18 2017
![Perlis MB denies involvement with Tun M over plot to topple PM Perlis MB denies involvement with Tun M over plot to topple PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437660915_AZLANMAN.jpg)
Perlis MB denies involvement with Tun M over plot to topple PM
Azlan described the blogger's action as defamatory and ill-intentioned to cause friction between him and the prime minister and to promote a negative perception of him to the people in Perlis.
Mon Aug 01 2016
![Not allowing Muhyiddin to speak is not a punishment - Zambry Not allowing Muhyiddin to speak is not a punishment - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447946732_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
Not allowing Muhyiddin to speak is not a punishment - Zambry
The decision taken by the Supreme Council members should not be seen as punishment but as a way of reducing the friction within the party.
Fri Dec 11 2015
![Alvin issue: Be level-headed, intelligent in handling provocations - Jamil Khir Alvin issue: Be level-headed, intelligent in handling provocations - Jamil Khir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51441463452_JAMILKHIRBAHAROM.jpg)
Alvin issue: Be level-headed, intelligent in handling provocations - Jamil Khir
Muslims in the country have been urged to be level-headed and intelligent in handling any provocations and in accord with Islamic teachings to avoid frictions between race and religion.
Sat Sep 05 2015
![PAS adopts 'wait and see' attitude over friction with DAP PAS adopts 'wait and see' attitude over friction with DAP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/61418704021_295x200.jpg)
PAS adopts 'wait and see' attitude over friction with DAP
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said the party would take the 'wait-and-see' approach following the deepening crisis between the party and DAP.
Tue May 26 2015
![Opposition friction over hudud among by-election campaign issues Opposition friction over hudud among by-election campaign issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/61427961383_295x200.jpg)
Opposition friction over hudud among by-election campaign issues
Because of their disagreement over hudud, PAS voters might not vote for the PKR candidate in the by-election, says a political analyst.
Fri Apr 24 2015
![An older Aerosmith still groping through tensions An older Aerosmith still groping through tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/81418830926_295x200.jpg)
An older Aerosmith still groping through tensions
The rock music world is notorious for its bickering but Aerosmith belongs to another category altogether.
Thu Dec 18 2014
![PAS denies issuing letter stating it is leaving Pakatan Rakyat PAS denies issuing letter stating it is leaving Pakatan Rakyat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/81383664210_295x200.jpg)
PAS denies issuing letter stating it is leaving Pakatan Rakyat
PAS VP Salahuddin Ayub said the anonymous letter was a dirty tactic used by certain parties to cause friction among the component parties in PR.
Sat Aug 02 2014
![Continuous internal friction shows Pakatan Rakyat not ready to rule - Khairy Continuous internal friction shows Pakatan Rakyat not ready to rule - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41360942271_295x200.jpg)
Continuous internal friction shows Pakatan Rakyat not ready to rule - Khairy
Leadership crisis which was still not resolved till now symbolised the incapability of the party to administer competently.
Mon Jul 07 2014
![North Korea leader warns of 'very grave' situation North Korea leader warns of 'very grave' situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/71396410754_295x200.jpg)
North Korea leader warns of 'very grave' situation
Kim blamed Washington and Seoul for the current frictions, saying they had trampled on peace overtures from Pyongyang.
Wed Apr 02 2014