![[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system [OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720515130_Childjusticesyste.jpg)
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714123724_PMjpg.jpg)
Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested all parties mentioned in recent report by a foreign news agency, to take necessary action against them.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713515948_Europeanjpg.jpg)
EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation
It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Current update on the situation in the Middle East Current update on the situation in the Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Current update on the situation in the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at this point, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Caution and consultations necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade talks with Korea Caution and consultations necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade talks with Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642054578_TBAzminAli.jpg)
Caution and consultations necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade talks with Korea
Mohamed Azmin reminds that caution and consultations are necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade agreement with South Korea.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700549250_TBTeoNieChing.jpg)
Draft of online safety bill being fine-tuned - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said the measure was deemed necessary due to prevalence of harmful content on social media and Internet messaging platforms.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Norway King needs permanent pacemaker Norway King needs permanent pacemaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709384772_KingHaraldNorway.jpg)
Norway King needs permanent pacemaker
King Harald V is said to be recovering from the infection, but his heart rate remains low, so a permanent pacemaker is therefore necessary.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks
John Kirby said the United States did not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, "but we got to do what we have to do."
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Govt does not interfere in investigations involving ‘Tun’ title holders - Fahmi Govt does not interfere in investigations involving ‘Tun’ title holders - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705980522_TBFahmiFadzilj.jpg)
Govt does not interfere in investigations involving ‘Tun’ title holders - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said that the govt allows the MACC to conduct any investigations it deems necessary and to take any actions based on the law.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703658573_TurkeySwedenNATO.jpg)
Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO bid following deliberation, a first step necessary for putting it to a full parliament vote.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700121117_TBYDPA.jpg)
Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang
His Majesty instructed all quarters to make necessary preparations and pay attention to cleanliness aspects at temporary relief centres.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![Meritocracy: Affirmative actions necessary but need not be race-based - PM Meritocracy: Affirmative actions necessary but need not be race-based - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700009078_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Meritocracy: Affirmative actions necessary but need not be race-based - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said one cannot have absolute meritocracy when there is no fairness.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Analysis and reflections on the six state elections 2023 [COLUMNIST] Analysis and reflections on the six state elections 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690632550_PERANGBENDERA.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Analysis and reflections on the six state elections 2023
Responsible leaders must learn from the outcome and take necessary corrective actions towards rebuilding the nation.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Negeri Sembilan - the second frontline state [COLUMNIST] Negeri Sembilan - the second frontline state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645370770_BandarayaSeremban.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Negeri Sembilan - the "second frontline" state
Negeri Sembilan has the necessary supporting infrastructure in place to propel it to the next stage of its development phase/stage.
Thu Aug 10 2023
![Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691382580_watercannoned.jpg)
Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea
China's coast guard countered that it had implemented necessary controls in accordance with the law to deter Philippine ships.
Mon Aug 07 2023