![A real gem: in Bahrain, only natural pearls will do A real gem: in Bahrain, only natural pearls will do](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51682408261_TBMattarJewelers.jpg)
A real gem: in Bahrain, only natural pearls will do
Bahrain is the sole country worldwide to have banned the cultivation of artificial pearls.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Gaya street market bustling again after relaxation of CMCO SOP Gaya street market bustling again after relaxation of CMCO SOP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607921851_GayaStreetKotaKin.jpg)
Gaya street market bustling again after relaxation of CMCO SOP
A check by Bernama found the place having several stalls selling food, clothes, toys, pearls, batik, decorative items and more, with visitors adhering to the SOP.
Mon Dec 14 2020
![Japan fights coronavirus in luxurious style with million-yen masks Japan fights coronavirus in luxurious style with million-yen masks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606282733_TOKYO.jpg)
Japan fights coronavirus in luxurious style with million-yen masks
The diamond masks are embellished with a 0.7 carat diamond and more than 300 pieces of Swarovski crystal.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![Oscars fashion: White and silver, and lots of beads Oscars fashion: White and silver, and lots of beads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/61424659912_295x200.jpg)
Oscars fashion: White and silver, and lots of beads
Beyond the icy color palette, another trend for the ladies was lots of pearls and beads. Many of the gowns seen on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre were embellished to the max.
Mon Feb 23 2015
![Kementerian arah tarik balik Tapioca Starch Pearls Kementerian arah tarik balik Tapioca Starch Pearls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/81370671945_295x200.jpg)
Kementerian arah tarik balik Tapioca Starch Pearls
Kementerian Kesihatan mengarahkan pengedar Tapioca Starch Pearls yang diimport dari Syarikat Wang Tai di Taiwan menarik balik produk makanan tersebut dari pasaran negara ini.
Sat Jun 08 2013
![Ministry directs withdrawal of Tapioca Starch Pearls Ministry directs withdrawal of Tapioca Starch Pearls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/61370670261_295x200.jpg)
Ministry directs withdrawal of Tapioca Starch Pearls
The Health Ministry has directed the distributors of Tapioca Starch Pearls which were imported from the Wang Tai Company in Taiwan, to withdraw the food product from the market in the country.
Sat Jun 08 2013
Pope joins Twitter with @pontifex handle
Pope Benedict XVI is joining Twitter promising "pearls of wisdom" in eight languages under the handle @pontifex, the Vatican announced on Monday.
Tue Dec 04 2012