![[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement [COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602249158_TBDadah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Disciplinary action for ministers using gov't machinery in election campaigns - PM Disciplinary action for ministers using gov't machinery in election campaigns - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720499656_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Disciplinary action for ministers using gov't machinery in election campaigns - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that if a project began before the nomination day, he does not believe it warrants further scrutiny.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![A-G's Report: KESUMA has no problem if any parties want to conduct further probe A-G's Report: KESUMA has no problem if any parties want to conduct further probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717485168_tbStevenSim.jpg)
A-G's Report: KESUMA has no problem if any parties want to conduct further probe
Steven Sim said KESUMA instructed HRD Corp CEO and HR Ministry sec-gen to report irregularities in A-Gs Report to MACC.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies
Govt ensures SPM holders with 10As and above who failed to enter public university programs get a place to further their studies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331931_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war
Martin Griffiths expressed concern about the potential for further tragedies and deaths in the West Bank and threat of conflict in Lebanon.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA 159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709162013_KementerianPendidik.jpg)
159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA
A total of 159,027 students who completed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2023 have been offered places to further their studies.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Selangor FC mull action after MFL fine Selangor FC mull action after MFL fine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719365714_TBSelangorFC.jpg)
Selangor FC mull action after MFL fine
Selangor FC are examining and studying all appropriate channels to take further action after being fined RM100,000 and deducted three points
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717728220_tank.jpg)
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again
Heavy shelling and gunfire hit the tents of displaced families in the Al-Mawasi area, further to the west of the coastal enclave.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023 UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695097880_Sudanesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023
UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![KUSKOP eyes RM30 mln investments via franchise business mission to Jakarta KUSKOP eyes RM30 mln investments via franchise business mission to Jakarta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633088892_MEDAC.jpg)
KUSKOP eyes RM30 mln investments via franchise business mission to Jakarta
According to KUSKOP, the mission aims to promote Malaysia's local franchise brands and penetrate further the large market in Indonesia.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717751507_TomomiBitoh.jpg)
Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive
Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![Police to seek remand extension against parents of Zayn Rayyan Police to seek remand extension against parents of Zayn Rayyan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713736324_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Police to seek remand extension against parents of Zayn Rayyan
Police plan to extend remand to facilitate further investigation as the couple's current remand period will end tomorrow.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717037778_Smokerises.jpg)
European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation
Israel slips further into international isolation after three European countries decided to recognise a Palestinian state.
Fri May 31 2024
![MACC grants further extension to Tun Mahathir's two sons to declare assets MACC grants further extension to Tun Mahathir's two sons to declare assets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714132726_TBMASHUP.jpg)
MACC grants further extension to Tun Mahathir's two sons to declare assets
Tan Sri Azam Baki did not disclose the extension period granted to Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and his brother Mirzan Mahathir.
Wed May 29 2024
![Country's investment record to jump further this year - PM Country's investment record to jump further this year - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716299194_anwaribrahim.jpg)
Country's investment record to jump further this year - PM
Potential foreign investments totalling RM76.1 billion have been successfully attracted as of March 2024, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue May 21 2024