![National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719569362_TBKABINETPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct
The National Finance Council should be more transparent in its conduct when deliberating issues of national interest, an expert suggests
Fri Jun 28 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Appeasement no more: Malaysia must defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea [COLUMNIST] Appeasement no more: Malaysia must defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Appeasement no more: Malaysia must defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea
It is time for Malaysia to adopt a more robust strategy to defend its national interests.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project [COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701249164_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project
The imperative for Anwar and his government is to balance immediate regional cooperation goals with a clear-eyed assessment of the long-term national interests.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Preserving Malaysia's Interests: The Musang King Conundrum [COLUMNIST] Preserving Malaysia's Interests: The Musang King Conundrum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627204453_durian.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Preserving Malaysia's Interests: The Musang King Conundrum
China's substantial investment in Malaysia's agriculture sector raises concerns about undue influence over our domestic policies.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![BTS may be able to perform while on military service: Minister BTS may be able to perform while on military service: Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652755569_BTS.jpg)
BTS may be able to perform while on military service: Minister
It could be in the national interest to find a way to keep the global stars on stage during their time in South Korea's military, Lee said.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Debate on Sulu Group's claims may jeopardise national interests - Dewan Rakyat Speaker Debate on Sulu Group's claims may jeopardise national interests - Dewan Rakyat Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646111656_TBAZHARPARLIMENjp.jpg)
Debate on Sulu Group's claims may jeopardise national interests - Dewan Rakyat Speaker
A debate on the Sulu Group's claims on Sabah at the Dewan Rakyat may jeopardise Malaysia's interest in the litigation proceedings of the case.
Wed Jul 20 2022
#KiniNews: Zahid backing PN not a U-turn, says Annuar Musa
Zahid Hamidi's move to reaffirm support for Perikatan Nasional a week after Umno threatened to pull its support from PN - amid tensions with Bersatu, is not a U-turn, according to Umno supreme council member Annuar Musa.
Yesterday, Zahid announced that his party would strengthen its cooperation with all PN members in a bid to put national interest above politics.
This also comes a week after speculation that Umno MPs were backing PKR president Anwar Ibrahim's bid to form a new government.
Yesterday, Zahid announced that his party would strengthen its cooperation with all PN members in a bid to put national interest above politics.
This also comes a week after speculation that Umno MPs were backing PKR president Anwar Ibrahim's bid to form a new government.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643291760_TBPMZIIJIAJINWEI.jpg)
Shuttlers' issue resolved as national interest prevails
The controversy surrounding the BAM's two-year suspension of shuttlers Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei has been settled amicably as national interest prevailed.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![National interests take precedence in effort to settle BAM-Zii Jia dispute - Ahmad Faizal National interests take precedence in effort to settle BAM-Zii Jia dispute - Ahmad Faizal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642767073_LeeZiiJia.jpg)
National interests take precedence in effort to settle BAM-Zii Jia dispute - Ahmad Faizal
National interests should take priority in efforts to resolve the dispute between BAM and national top men's singles player Lee Zii Jia, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
Sat Jan 22 2022
![Faizal hopes BAM, Zii Jia can settle issue for sake of national interests Faizal hopes BAM, Zii Jia can settle issue for sake of national interests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642774334_DatukSeriAhmadFa.jpg)
Faizal hopes BAM, Zii Jia can settle issue for sake of national interests
Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has urged the BAM and Lee Zii Jia to work out an amicable solution to the issue which led to the national body banning the country's singles star for two years.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![Najib's conduct in SRC case not in national interests, but national embarrassment - Judge Najib's conduct in SRC case not in national interests, but national embarrassment - Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638867141_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib's conduct in SRC case not in national interests, but national embarrassment - Judge
The Court of Appeal today ruled Najib's conduct in relation to the SRC case cannot be said to have served the national interests.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![CITF views seriously glitches during booking of AstraZeneca vaccination slots CITF views seriously glitches during booking of AstraZeneca vaccination slots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622077782_Astrazeneca.jpg)
CITF views seriously glitches during booking of AstraZeneca vaccination slots
CITF said it would take actions against relevant parties as it involves public and national interest.
Thu May 27 2021
![Govt firm in safeguarding sovereign rights in South China Sea Govt firm in safeguarding sovereign rights in South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598490061_TBKTM.jpg)
Govt firm in safeguarding sovereign rights in South China Sea
The government safeguards the nations sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests including over areas in the South China Sea.
Mon Sep 14 2020
![Use Parliament for country's benefit, not personal interests, says new speaker Use Parliament for country's benefit, not personal interests, says new speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594634109_AzharAzizanHarun.jpg)
Use Parliament for country's benefit, not personal interests, says new speaker
Parliament should be used for discussing substantive matters for the benefit of all, or national interests.
Mon Jul 13 2020
![Kriengsak Chareonwongsak: Let Not the Narrow Pride of Nations Usurp United Voice of Brotherhood Kriengsak Chareonwongsak: Let Not the Narrow Pride of Nations Usurp United Voice of Brotherhood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/81577170873_awani-review.jpg)
Kriengsak Chareonwongsak: Let Not the Narrow Pride of Nations Usurp United Voice of Brotherhood
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) as a united force has to first focus onthe bigger issues before pursuing narrow national interests.
Wed Apr 18 2018