![Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716268017_KevinCostner.jpg)
Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films
The Hollywood star has already taken out a mortgage on 10 acres of his waterfront property in California to help fund the film project.
Tue May 21 2024
![Treating women as a tool to address social problems is demeaning - Nancy Treating women as a tool to address social problems is demeaning - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672679313_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
Treating women as a tool to address social problems is demeaning - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said suggestions or jokes that are not sensitive to women cannot be normalised.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![When comedy does not fly and could possibly lead comedians to land into hot soup When comedy does not fly and could possibly lead comedians to land into hot soup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686141291_TBJocelynChiajpg.jpg)
When comedy does not fly and could possibly lead comedians to land into hot soup
Everyone, including comedians, must respect the countries' laws and the respective communities' sensitivities. Rights must be safeguarded to protect and seek justice.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686141291_TBJocelynChiajpg.jpg)
Jocelyn Chia's social media accounts disabled, Singaporeans find her jokes not funny
The lawyer-turned-comedian's satire dwelled on the ill-fated Malaysian carrier MH370, as well as the state of developments in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![Abang Jo's restroom, 'four push two' jokes keep PBB delegates in stitches Abang Jo's restroom, 'four push two' jokes keep PBB delegates in stitches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655649760_AbangJohari.jpg)
Abang Jo's restroom, 'four push two' jokes keep PBB delegates in stitches
Delegates at the PBB 15th Conference here were in stitches when Abang Johari Tun Openg shared stories of restroom and the phrase, 'Four Push Two' today.
Sun Jun 19 2022
![Queen shares cooking tips with murtabak vendor at Peringgit bazaar Queen shares cooking tips with murtabak vendor at Peringgit bazaar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650636615_Agong.jpg)
Queen shares cooking tips with murtabak vendor at Peringgit bazaar
"This special recipe is just between us," jokes Her Majesty with a vendor when she visited a murtabak rendang stall at Peringgit Ramadan Bazaar this evening.
Fri Apr 22 2022
![Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at Oscars, drops F-bomb Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at Oscars, drops F-bomb](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648436710_ChrisRock.jpg)
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at Oscars, drops F-bomb
Rock jokes about the hairstyle of Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith referencing the movie "G.I. Jane" in which Demi Moore shaved her head.
Mon Mar 28 2022
#KiniNews: We’ll redirect the river away from Penang, jokes Kedah MB
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor joked that he will dam up Sungai Muda and redirect its waters away from Penang.
This is if Penang doesn't pay a raw water bill it owes Kedah, he said.
"We will redirect Sungai Muda somewhere else... where will you (Penang) get your water from then?
"I can ask the villagers to put sandbags to dam the river at Pinang Tunggal.
"That's our last intake. After it's all dry you go catch fish (with your hands) at Sungai Pulau Pinang," he said.
This is if Penang doesn't pay a raw water bill it owes Kedah, he said.
"We will redirect Sungai Muda somewhere else... where will you (Penang) get your water from then?
"I can ask the villagers to put sandbags to dam the river at Pinang Tunggal.
"That's our last intake. After it's all dry you go catch fish (with your hands) at Sungai Pulau Pinang," he said.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Rape jokes not funny - Pandelela Rape jokes not funny - Pandelela](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631263833_raped.jpg)
Rape jokes not funny - Pandelela
Rape jokes are not funny and those abused must speak up.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634115156_Buddhistmonks.jpg)
Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
The monks have become social media stars with livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles.
Wed Oct 13 2021
!['Jungle Cruise' movie pairs spirited heroine with pun-slinging skipper 'Jungle Cruise' movie pairs spirited heroine with pun-slinging skipper](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627535937_DISNEY.jpg)
'Jungle Cruise' movie pairs spirited heroine with pun-slinging skipper
Jungle Cruise which debuts on Friday is based on a Disney theme park ride known for groan-inducing jokes.
Thu Jul 29 2021
![Obscene jokes at PPV: Police investigate woman's claims Obscene jokes at PPV: Police investigate woman's claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619213805_PDRM.jpg)
Obscene jokes at PPV: Police investigate woman's claims
Police are investigating allegations that a member of the security personnel at the Persada International Convention Centre PPV had made obscene jokes and gestures aimed at a woman.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![COVID: Muhyiddin jokes with Orang Asli to help allay fears of vaccination COVID: Muhyiddin jokes with Orang Asli to help allay fears of vaccination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624355406_PerdanaMenteriTan.jpg)
COVID: Muhyiddin jokes with Orang Asli to help allay fears of vaccination
Muhyiddin managed to spend time joking with a group of Orang Asli who came to get their vaccine shots at the Pagoh Multipurpose Hall vaccination centre (PPV) here today.
Tue Jun 22 2021
![Teacher accused of making rape jokes transferred to State Education Dept Teacher accused of making rape jokes transferred to State Education Dept](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/41558336348_kpm.jpg)
Teacher accused of making rape jokes transferred to State Education Dept
MOE is also investigating a viral Facebook comment that was allegedly made by the SMKPA principal relating to the student.
Wed May 12 2021
![Malaysian teen slams rape jokes by teacher in viral video, vows to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace Malaysian teen slams rape jokes by teacher in viral video, vows to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619764168_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysian teen slams rape jokes by teacher in viral video, vows to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace
The video went viral overnight, sparking a nationwide debate on sex education, misogyny and sexual violence in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 30 2021