![Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689387026_TBheatwave.jpg)
Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
![China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720753358_EUChina.jpg)
China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea
EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712730319_raped.jpg)
Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM
The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the order was issued to balance the needs of the public and the safety of the personnel on duty.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720516537_heatstrokealert.jpg)
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693625208_Earthquake.jpg)
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024 Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719299561_KDN.jpg)
Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024
Malaysia has been upgraded to Tier 2 in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the United States Department of State yesterday.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716367172_Beras.jpg)
Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu
KPKM said various grades of rice including imported white rice were seized during the operation which was found not issued with a license.
Wed May 22 2024
![Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715753561_TBPERKESOLOGOjpg.jpg)
Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso
Employers who fail to register their companies and employees can be issued a compound of up to RM5,000 or charged in court.
Wed May 15 2024
![Malaysian haj pilgrims first to be issued visas this year - Na'im Malaysian haj pilgrims first to be issued visas this year - Na'im](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713849159_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Malaysian haj pilgrims first to be issued visas this year - Na'im
Malaysian haj pilgrims are the first pilgrims in the world to be issued with visas from the Saudi Arabian Haj and Umrah Ministry.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714112875_PMjpg.jpg)
Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said even the US Embassy in Malaysia disagrees with the statement issued by the American professor.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities? What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713933716_studentsprotest.jpg)
What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?
At campuses protests, students issued calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US military assistance for Israel among others.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![KLIA shooting suspect remanded seven days KLIA shooting suspect remanded seven days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713245076_SUSPEKjpg.jpg)
KLIA shooting suspect remanded seven days
The Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court today issued an order to remand the Hafizul Harawi until April 22 to facilitate in investigations.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711682707_BazaarRamadan.jpg)
MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars
The violations include failure to undergo food handler training, absence of typhoid vaccination and non-adherence to food handler attire.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712113792_OpsKhasjpg.jpg)
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024