![Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478144002_flagmalaysiachina.jpg)
Malaysia set to gain over US$100 billion in trade boost from BRI
Malaysia ranks among the top three trade partners in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![King expresses regret, disappointment over US veto of UNSC draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire King expresses regret, disappointment over US veto of UNSC draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672911793_TARUMT.jpg)
King expresses regret, disappointment over US veto of UNSC draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today expressed regret and disappointment over the United States' (US) use of its veto power to reject the United Nations S
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41548300337_cikgu.jpg)
Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools
The national language is one of the primary and important ways to achieve unity among ethnic groups, Lawyer Muhammad Haniff Khatri said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![Chinese spy balloon did not collect information over US -Pentagon Chinese spy balloon did not collect information over US -Pentagon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675565505_TBspyballoon.jpg)
Chinese spy balloon did not collect information over US -Pentagon
According to the Pentagon, the Chinese spy balloon did not collect while it was flying over the US.
Fri Jun 30 2023
![Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675846357_TurkeyEarthquake.jpg)
Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria
The Malaysia Government will donate US$1 mln for the purpose, while the other US$1 mln would come from the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![US announces new military aid for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion US announces new military aid for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673071614_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
US announces new military aid for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion
The US announced on Friday a new arms package for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion, including for the first time long-range HIMARS rockets.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![US Secretary of State Blinken slams China over surveillance balloon US Secretary of State Blinken slams China over surveillance balloon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675488537_lobalFoodSecurity.jpg)
US Secretary of State Blinken slams China over surveillance balloon
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called China's actions with regard to the spy balloon discovered over the US "irresponsible" and "unacceptable".
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Najib didn't give greenlight over US$2.3 bln promissory notes - Witness Najib didn't give greenlight over US$2.3 bln promissory notes - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649075012_NajibAbdRazak.jpg)
Najib didn't give greenlight over US$2.3 bln promissory notes - Witness
The High Court here today was told that Najib Razak had never given his approval to the 1MDB management to convert the company's PSI investment into promissory notes purportedly worth US$2.3 billion.
Mon Apr 04 2022
![Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639538353_Tuss.jpg)
Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong
Truss said Britain was committed to continuing to monitor the situation in Hong Kong, including speaking to a broad range of politicians.
Wed Dec 15 2021
![Hearing of US$340 mln 1MDB-linked suit postponed, prosecution awaits response from UK law firm Hearing of US$340 mln 1MDB-linked suit postponed, prosecution awaits response from UK law firm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
Hearing of US$340 mln 1MDB-linked suit postponed, prosecution awaits response from UK law firm
The hearing of the government's application to block PSI and its director from using over US$340 million linked to 1MDB has been postponed.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![After Taliban takeover, concerns mount over US counterterrorism ability After Taliban takeover, concerns mount over US counterterrorism ability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629892211_taliban.jpg)
After Taliban takeover, concerns mount over US counterterrorism ability
"We're not in a good place," said a U.S. defence official, who requested anonymity to discuss the issue.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Dewan Rakyat heats up over use of Ivermectin in COVID-19 treatment Dewan Rakyat heats up over use of Ivermectin in COVID-19 treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627392256_SidangParlimenKh.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat heats up over use of Ivermectin in COVID-19 treatment
The use of Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug, to treat COVID-19 patients turned up the heat in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Google vows to stop tracking individual browsing for ads Google vows to stop tracking individual browsing for ads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508244899_Google.jpg)
Google vows to stop tracking individual browsing for ads
The move comes with Google hammered by critics over user privacy, and increased scrutiny of privacy and protecting people's data rights.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Ku Li slammed for meeting with Tun M, Australia sues Facebook over user data [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Ku Li slammed for meeting with Tun M, Australia sues Facebook over user data](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Ku Li slammed for meeting with Tun M, Australia sues Facebook over user data
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Wed Dec 16 2020
![Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing U.S. antitrust case Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing U.S. antitrust case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608101947_facebook.jpg)
Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing U.S. antitrust case
Earlier this month, Australia went ahead with plans to make Facebook and internet giant Google pay domestic media outlets for content that appeared on their websites.
Wed Dec 16 2020