![Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658894959_Protesterseastern.jpg)
Intensifying Congo conflict puts 1 mln children at risk of acute malnutrition
More than one million children are at risk from acute malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720753070_diaper.jpg)
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans
Datuk Jovian Mandagie was sued separately by the two companies for allegedly failing to repay their friendly loans of RM5 million each.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720674506_DzulkeflyAhmad.jpg)
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Actress Sharon Stone lost millions in savings after 2001 stroke Actress Sharon Stone lost millions in savings after 2001 stroke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720599046_SharonStone.jpg)
Actress Sharon Stone lost millions in savings after 2001 stroke
Sharon Stone said people financially "took advantage" of her while she was recovering from a near-fatal stroke.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF 3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF](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)
3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF
According to the Ministry of Finance, a total of RM5.12 billion has been transferred to the Retirement Account.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Aug 20 decision on Muhyiddin’s bid to review court’s ruling to reinstate power abuse charges Aug 20 decision on Muhyiddin’s bid to review court’s ruling to reinstate power abuse charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720511154_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
Aug 20 decision on Muhyiddin’s bid to review court’s ruling to reinstate power abuse charges
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin seeks review of decision to reinstate four power abuse charges involving RM232.5 million.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720499876_HurricaneBeryl.jpg)
Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl brought howling winds and torrential rain, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF](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)
Foreign investors became net buyers of RM394.5 mln equities last week - MIDF
MIDF said local institutions continued to play their role in supporting the local bourse with a net buying of RM32.2 million last week.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Monsoon rains bring floods, disrupting transport, in India's Mumbai Monsoon rains bring floods, disrupting transport, in India's Mumbai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720418650_Mumbai.jpg)
Monsoon rains bring floods, disrupting transport, in India's Mumbai
Heavy rains flooded roads and railways, as overflowing rivers elsewhere affected more than 2 million people.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return? Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720157781_DariusDenisschool.jpg)
Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?
Some five million people in Haiti, nearly half its population, are struggling to feed themselves due to the conflict.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720173745_Refugees.jpg)
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
Sudan's war has caused the world's biggest internal displacement crisis, driving nearly 10 million people to seek shelter, says the IOM.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720071161_BYDlogos.jpg)
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717966422_GarryConille.jpg)
Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN
Haiti is currently at a critical point with 12,000 armed individuals holding a population of 12 million hostage, says Garry Conille.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719909687_TBMcDonalds.jpg)
Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia
McDonald's in Australia cut breakfast service due to an egg shortage caused by bird flu, leading to the slaughter of 1.5 million chickens.
Tue Jul 02 2024