![A hung Parliament, what it means to the economy A hung Parliament, what it means to the economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668915066_pnbentukkerajaan.jpg)
A hung Parliament, what it means to the economy
Investors would probably adopt a wait-and-see attitude until a new government is formed.
Sun Nov 20 2022
![Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger - but not just at him Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger - but not just at him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649988623_ELONMUSK.jpg)
Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger - but not just at him
Many Japanese commentators said the situation was not surprising and slammed their government for not doing enough to fight it.
Mon May 09 2022
![Climate change: Young people in the frontlines Climate change: Young people in the frontlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633147127_MONTREAL.jpg)
Climate change: Young people in the frontlines
It's not surprising that young people are increasingly speaking up and taking action on climate-change-related issues.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Why Israel wants to annex more Palestinian territories and why BDS is the way to stop it Why Israel wants to annex more Palestinian territories and why BDS is the way to stop it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/61582170494_950x600.jpg)
Why Israel wants to annex more Palestinian territories and why BDS is the way to stop it
For those who follow the history of Zionism, the plan by the current Israeli government is not surprising.
Wed Jul 01 2020
![Not surprising if North Korea tests missile again - CIA chief Not surprising if North Korea tests missile again - CIA chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41502640392_Russia.jpg)
Not surprising if North Korea tests missile again - CIA chief
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered fiery warnings for North Korea, saying that the U.S. military was "locked and loaded."
Sun Aug 13 2017
![Opposition's decision to continue with GST is not surprising - Johor MB Opposition's decision to continue with GST is not surprising - Johor MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71493102868_gstresit.jpg)
Opposition's decision to continue with GST is not surprising - Johor MB
The decision by Pakatan Harapan to continue with the GST should it take over the government proves that is an effective and fair tax system, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Tue Apr 25 2017
![Shahrizat: DAP Assemblymen and MP quitting party not surprising Shahrizat: DAP Assemblymen and MP quitting party not surprising](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61438473633_SHAHRIZAT.jpg)
Shahrizat: DAP Assemblymen and MP quitting party not surprising
The decision by three DAP assemblyman and a member of Parliament from Melaka to quit the party today showed that the party was in shambles, said Wanita UMNO chief, Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
Sun Feb 12 2017
![Should Malaysians be concerned over growing China investments? Should Malaysians be concerned over growing China investments?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478144002_flagmalaysiachina.jpg)
Should Malaysians be concerned over growing China investments?
China's growing investments in Malaysia have, not surprisingly, become the opposition's favourite fodder for criticism but analysts and local business leaders are convinced of the economic gains await
Thu Jan 19 2017
![Disputes over seat allocation among opposition parties not surprising - Shahidan Disputes over seat allocation among opposition parties not surprising - Shahidan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452150439_ShahidanKassim.jpg)
Disputes over seat allocation among opposition parties not surprising - Shahidan
He said it was clear from the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by them that they could not trust one another.
Sun Dec 18 2016
![Only 40 percent of Malaysians practise a healthy lifestyle: Khairy Only 40 percent of Malaysians practise a healthy lifestyle: Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463454475_ExerciseGeneric.jpg)
Only 40 percent of Malaysians practise a healthy lifestyle: Khairy
"It's not surprising to see countries like Australia, Japan and the UK do well in the Olympic Games because their people adopt a sports culture."
Mon Aug 29 2016
![People are stressed about retirement. Is it because they aren't saving? People are stressed about retirement. Is it because they aren't saving?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51460620986_Marriage.jpg)
People are stressed about retirement. Is it because they aren't saving?
Not surprisingly, the closer we get to retirement, the more stressed we are. Seventy-seven percent of those within 11 to 15 years of retirement were stressed.
Tue May 10 2016
![Dr Mahathir's decision expected - BN component leaders Dr Mahathir's decision expected - BN component leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440722880_DatukIrDrWeeKaS.jpg)
Dr Mahathir's decision expected - BN component leaders
For several Barisan Nasional component party leaders, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad quitting UMNO today was not surprising at all.
Mon Feb 29 2016
![Tun Mahathir's decision to quit party 'not surprising' - UMNO Supreme Council Tun Mahathir's decision to quit party 'not surprising' - UMNO Supreme Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81456747496_Mahathir.jpg)
Tun Mahathir's decision to quit party 'not surprising' - UMNO Supreme Council
Several UMNO Supreme Council members today said they had expected Tun Dr Mahathir's decision to quit UMNO.
Mon Feb 29 2016
![Taylor Swift named as one of Fortune's most powerful women, proving grace is formidable Taylor Swift named as one of Fortune's most powerful women, proving grace is formidable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61434898481_TAYLORSWIFT.jpg)
Taylor Swift named as one of Fortune's most powerful women, proving grace is formidable
The fact that Fortune named Swift, 25, to its list of most powerful women is not surprising. The business magazine describes her as a "music and technology disrupter,".
Fri Sep 11 2015
![Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436804390_RINGGIT.jpg)
Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist
On the falling ringgit, economist said, it was hard to see a sustained rebound until commodity prices turned back up.
Mon Jul 27 2015