![Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines' first direct flight Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines' first direct flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722489251_tbShanghaiAirlines.jpg)
Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines' first direct flight
Shanghai Airlines' Shangai-Penang direct flight will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721809529_TBSpaceX.jpg)
Musk activates internet service in Gaza hospital with help of UAE, Israel
Internet connectivity in Gaza is poor because of the lack of power and fuel to operate provider centres.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere' TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714013273_TBShouZiChew.jpg)
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Shou Zi Chew emphasizes that TikTok would continue to operate as the company challenges the restrictions.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713837555_Palestiniansjpg.jpg)
Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins
Israel says it was forced to battle inside hospitals because Hamas fighters operated there, which medical staff and Hamas deny.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law? Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51498208189_SydneyHarbourinAu.jpg)
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675437638_airpollution.jpg)
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home
Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705894539_TBsuruhanjayaseku.jpg)
SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia
Securities Commission M'sia has placed Hap2py on Investor Alert List, blocking its multiple websites and issuing a cease-and-desist notice.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![US lists Houthis as terrorists, rebels hit another US-operated ship US lists Houthis as terrorists, rebels hit another US-operated ship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705285129_TBYemen.jpg)
US lists Houthis as terrorists, rebels hit another US-operated ship
The Houthis say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and have threatened to expand attacks to include US ships.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697626054_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon
The Cabinet agreed to the bill proposal to set up a new SBA entity which will use one name and operates as the new border control agency.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![S.Korea opposition leader in ICU after knife attack amid calls for stronger security S.Korea opposition leader in ICU after knife attack amid calls for stronger security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704257886_TBLeeJaemyungj.jpg)
S.Korea opposition leader in ICU after knife attack amid calls for stronger security
Surgeons operated on Lee Jae-myung for more than two hours to repair a major blood vessel in his neck that was sliced.
Wed Jan 03 2024
![WHO says only 4 hospitals operate at minimum level in northern Gaza WHO says only 4 hospitals operate at minimum level in northern Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703025997_AlAhliArabHospita.jpg)
WHO says only 4 hospitals operate at minimum level in northern Gaza
WHO and UN mission to north Gaza found that Al-Ahli Arab Hospital is a "shell" of its former self due to lack of fuel, staff and supplies.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702533027_AirAsia.jpg)
AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701322872_TBJapanjpg.jpg)
Japan asks US military to ground Osprey aircraft after fatal crash
SDF which also operates Ospreys, will suspend flights of the transport aircraft until circumstances of the incident are clarified.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![BNM, police raid eight illegal money service operators in Sarawak BNM, police raid eight illegal money service operators in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698913158_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM, police raid eight illegal money service operators in Sarawak
The central bank reminds the public that it is an offence to operate a money services business without a valid license from BNM.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Israel calls for civilians to leave Gaza City as military amasses tanks Israel calls for civilians to leave Gaza City as military amasses tanks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696992871_TBGazaCity.jpg)
Israel calls for civilians to leave Gaza City as military amasses tanks
The Israeli military said it would operate "significantly" in Gaza City in coming days and civilians should only return when advised.
Fri Oct 13 2023