![Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718883543_BurundianAfricanUn.jpg)
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689132860_ArmyClashes.jpg)
Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
More than 3 million people have been uprooted, including more than 700,000 who have fled to neighbouring countries.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688465200_fukushima.jpg)
Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Neighbouring countries complained over the years about the threat to the marine environment and public health.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![Wisma Putra launches humanitarian campaign for Turkiye, Syria quake victims Wisma Putra launches humanitarian campaign for Turkiye, Syria quake victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676025588_TBTABUNGBENCANA.jpg)
Wisma Putra launches humanitarian campaign for Turkiye, Syria quake victims
Wisma Putra has started a humanitarian donation campaign through the TBKLN to help victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkiye, Syria, and neighbouring countries.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Method of enforcement to eradicate cooking oil smuggling to be reviewed Method of enforcement to eradicate cooking oil smuggling to be reviewed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660394343_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Method of enforcement to eradicate cooking oil smuggling to be reviewed
The method of enforcement to stop the smuggling of subsidised cooking oil to neighbouring countries would be reviewed if such activities persist.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Licence of manufacturers involved in subsidised cooking oil smuggling will be revoked, suspended Licence of manufacturers involved in subsidised cooking oil smuggling will be revoked, suspended](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657723130_TBALEXNANTALINGGI.jpg)
Licence of manufacturers involved in subsidised cooking oil smuggling will be revoked, suspended
Strict action including suspending or revoking operating licences will be imposed on subsidised cooking oil packaging manufacturers found to be smuggling the supplies to neighbouring countries.
Wed Jul 13 2022
![Malaysia hopes China continues to consider interests of neighbouring countries - PM Ismail Sabri Malaysia hopes China continues to consider interests of neighbouring countries - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657639691_TBISMAILSABRIWANGYI.jpg)
Malaysia hopes China continues to consider interests of neighbouring countries - PM Ismail Sabri
Malaysia has expressed the hope that China as an influential player in the international arena will continue to consider the interests of neighbouring countries and its partners in development.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Cooking oil subsidy leakage: Revamp of supply system among measures to be taken - Annuar Cooking oil subsidy leakage: Revamp of supply system among measures to be taken - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657528288_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
Cooking oil subsidy leakage: Revamp of supply system among measures to be taken - Annuar
Stern action, including a revamp of the supply system will be undertaken, if the leakage and smuggling of subsidised cooking oil to neighbouring countries continues.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![KPDNHEP steps up crackdown on smuggling of cooking oil to neighbouring countries KPDNHEP steps up crackdown on smuggling of cooking oil to neighbouring countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61656667154_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
KPDNHEP steps up crackdown on smuggling of cooking oil to neighbouring countries
KPDNHEP will intensify enforcement to curb the smuggling and misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil to neighbouring countries.
Wed Jul 06 2022
![Govt to probe, take action over shortage of subsidised oil due to smuggling - Mustapa Govt to probe, take action over shortage of subsidised oil due to smuggling - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61656819007_tokpa.jpg)
Govt to probe, take action over shortage of subsidised oil due to smuggling - Mustapa
The government views seriously the problem of leakage in the supply of subsidised cooking oil, which is said to be due to, among others, it being smuggled to neighbouring countries.
Sun Jul 03 2022
!['Datuk' among 30 nabbed, diesel worth over RM500,000 seized in anti-smuggling raid 'Datuk' among 30 nabbed, diesel worth over RM500,000 seized in anti-smuggling raid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651485774_TBCPOPENYELAM.jpg)
'Datuk' among 30 nabbed, diesel worth over RM500,000 seized in anti-smuggling raid
Kamarul Zaman said this syndicate smuggled diesel to neighbouring countries via the sea.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![PM to confer with ASEAN leaders on making Bahasa Melayu second language of bloc PM to confer with ASEAN leaders on making Bahasa Melayu second language of bloc](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648007969_IsmailSabri.jpg)
PM to confer with ASEAN leaders on making Bahasa Melayu second language of bloc
Ismail Sabri said Bahasa Melayu was also used as a medium instruction in several neighbouring countries.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri's visit an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia-Thailand bilateral cooperation PM Ismail Sabri's visit an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia-Thailand bilateral cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645528867_IsmailSabri.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri's visit an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia-Thailand bilateral cooperation
Ismail Sabri's official visit to Thailand starting Thursday is an opportunity for the two neighbouring countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation post-COVID-19.
Tue Feb 22 2022
![Malaysia to focus on VTL with neighbouring countries before expanding to other countries Malaysia to focus on VTL with neighbouring countries before expanding to other countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637825421_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Malaysia to focus on VTL with neighbouring countries before expanding to other countries
Malaysia is currently focusing on neighbouring countries before expanding the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to other countries, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![La Nina: Malaysia not expected to experience severe cross-border haze this year - MetMalaysia La Nina: Malaysia not expected to experience severe cross-border haze this year - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622727208_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
La Nina: Malaysia not expected to experience severe cross-border haze this year - MetMalaysia
Malaysia is not expected to be hit by severe cross-border haze as in previous years due to the current humid weather conditions here as well as in neighbouring countries.
Thu Jun 03 2021