AWANI Tonight: Could BRICS be a new rival for G7?
BRICS has expanded its membership, but how significant will the bloc be in global economic governance? Astro AWANI correspondent Farhana Sheikh provides insights from Moscow, Russia.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Let Speaker decide on rogue Bersatu reps’ seats - PM Let Speaker decide on rogue Bersatu reps’ seats - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718956641_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Let Speaker decide on rogue Bersatu reps’ seats - PM
Anwar Ibrahim leaves it to Speaker Johari Abdul to decide the status of six Bersatu MPs whose party membership has ceased.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Charting a new course: Malaysia’s bid for BRICS and the quest for global economic balance [COLUMNIST] Charting a new course: Malaysia’s bid for BRICS and the quest for global economic balance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Charting a new course: Malaysia’s bid for BRICS and the quest for global economic balance
While there is a discernible gap between intent and actual membership, this development is highly promising for our nation.
Thu Jun 20 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
![EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718180469_BangunanKumpulanWa.jpg)
EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw a total of 107,105 new member registrations in the first quarter (1Q 2024), bringing the total membership to 16.1 million.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid
The resolution was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 143 member states voting in favor, 9 against and 25 abstentions.
Sat May 11 2024
![UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
![US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713489786_SecurityCouncil.jpg)
US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership
The US vetoes UN Security Council resolution that recommended the state of Palestines full membership in the world body.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Palestine’s full membership in the UN: Benefits with bumps on the road? [COLUMNIST] Palestine’s full membership in the UN: Benefits with bumps on the road?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705117197_TBIsraelPalestin.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Palestine’s full membership in the UN: Benefits with bumps on the road?
Malaysia, Indonesia and other nations will support and help Palestine in upholding justice and become a full-fledged member in the UN.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702629744_CharlesMichel.jpg)
EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid
European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine even as it continues to fight Russia's invasion.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Hollywood studios say they offered actors $1 bln in gains before strike Hollywood studios say they offered actors $1 bln in gains before strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689283595_SAGAFTRA.jpg)
Hollywood studios say they offered actors $1 bln in gains before strike
For SAG-AFTRA to assert that we have not been responsive to the needs of its membership is disingenuous at best, the AMPTP said.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![NATO welcomes Ukraine's membership but stops short of invitation NATO welcomes Ukraine's membership but stops short of invitation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689135006_VolodymyrZelenskiy.jpg)
NATO welcomes Ukraine's membership but stops short of invitation
Speaking at a rally in Vilnius on Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelenskiy voiced disappointment that Ukraine was not invited to join NATO.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Myanmar is weighing ASEAN down [COLUMNIST] Myanmar is weighing ASEAN down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61643757507_Myanmar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Myanmar is weighing ASEAN down
The suggestion of suspending Myanmar from the membership of ASEAN, even if temporarily, should be given the utmost consideration.
Fri Feb 17 2023
![Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern to start making their bids Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern to start making their bids](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674197866_JacindaArdern.jpg)
Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern to start making their bids
If a candidate is unable to secure two-thirds of the available votes on Sunday, the leadership contest will go to the wider membership.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![Perak MUDA chief suspended for three years Perak MUDA chief suspended for three years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672271534_MutalibUthman.jpg)
Perak MUDA chief suspended for three years
Perak MUDA chairman Mutalib Uthman's party membership has been suspended for three years effective yesterday.
Wed Dec 28 2022