![Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720333130_HRDcorp.jpg)
Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that it proved Steven Sim Chee Keong kept his promise not to hide any truth.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698398351_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia eyes BRICS membership to amplify global voice - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Msia's influence will grow significantly as part of this economic bloc compared to operating independently.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 2) — Statelessness & Displacement of Sea Nomads
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Vilashini Somiah, an anthropologist at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Universiti Malaya, and Wong Kueng Hui, director of the independent youth group Mandiri Borneo.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714962707_TBProfDrHalukGorg.jpg)
Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence
Turkiye is one of only five countries in the world that can independently develop and produce fifth-generation fighter jets.
Mon May 06 2024
![Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714394352_PrinceFaisal.jpg)
Two-state solution only path to end Gaza conflict, say Arab leaders
A two-state solution and the recognition of an independent Palestinian state remains the only viable path out of the current conflict in Gaza.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN
Malaysia remains committed to the Palestinian cause and will continue efforts towards establishment of an independent and sovereign State.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900 124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712913625_tbPeruvianMarcelino.jpg)
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be? Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708082712_GibranRakabuming.jpg)
Indonesian president's son also rises, but what will his role as new VP be?
The Prabowo-Gibran team clinched about 58% of votes in unofficial "quick counts" by independent pollsters after Wednesday's elections.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Indonesia's Prabowo campaign team confident of single-round election victory Indonesia's Prabowo campaign team confident of single-round election victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707911486_prabowo.jpg)
Indonesia's Prabowo campaign team confident of single-round election victory
The comments came after unofficial vote counts by several independent pollsters showed Prabowo had nearly 60% of votes.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Homeless dog found shot with 60-70 metal bullets in Kapar Homeless dog found shot with 60-70 metal bullets in Kapar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706247933_brownie.jpg)
Homeless dog found shot with 60-70 metal bullets in Kapar
Brownie, a stray dog who had found solace in the care of independent stray rescue organisation Woof My Roof, was recently found critically wounded with broken legs and neck injuries.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698900307_PRamasamyandZaki.jpg)
Ramasamy pays RM1.52 million to Zakir - Lawyer
Ex-Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Zakir Naik for defaming him.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696926454_RobertFKennedyJr.jpg)
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sought to cast himself as a unifier and a voice for voters who are fed up with the US' partisan divides and vitriol.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493259395_WanJiWanHussin.jpg)
Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today
Independent speaker Wan Ji Wan Hussin was ordered to begin serving his sentence for publishing offensive words and insulting the Sultan of Selangor via Facebook 11 years ago.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![China-US rivalry: Malaysia must be fiercely independent - PM China-US rivalry: Malaysia must be fiercely independent - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61694597088_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
China-US rivalry: Malaysia must be fiercely independent - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants M'sia to maintain close relationships with both the US and China, in accordance with current ASEAN policy.
Wed Sep 13 2023