![King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712658366_agong.jpg)
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Going beyond 12.5% women candidates in elections Going beyond 12.5% women candidates in elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/51509604063_wanita.jpg)
Going beyond 12.5% women candidates in elections
Male-dominated political leadership in Malaysia hinders women from taking the forefront in politics.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Political foes join in to congratulate Anwar Political foes join in to congratulate Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669340974_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Political foes join in to congratulate Anwar
Political leaders are now coming forward to express their congratulations and offer advice to Anwar on his appointment.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665321028_MalaysiaParliament.jpg)
Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election
Malaysia's political leaders scrambled on Sunday to secure support from rivals a day after a general election produced a hung parliament.
Sun Nov 20 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Embrace the beauty of Sabah and Sarawak for a more inclusive Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Embrace the beauty of Sabah and Sarawak for a more inclusive Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638329257_SabahSarawak.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Embrace the beauty of Sabah and Sarawak for a more inclusive Malaysia
All the political leaders should continue advocating for the ongoing struggles of Sabahans and Sarawakians.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Selangor Sultan calls for unity among Malay political leaders Selangor Sultan calls for unity among Malay political leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41656926814_SultanSelangor.jpg)
Selangor Sultan calls for unity among Malay political leaders
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah views seriously factions among the Malays, especially among Malay political leaders capable of threatening unity and harmony in a multiracial society.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Governement led by Ismail Sabri focuses on helping the people - Idris Ahmad Governement led by Ismail Sabri focuses on helping the people - Idris Ahmad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656316706_MenteridiJabatanP.jpg)
Governement led by Ismail Sabri focuses on helping the people - Idris Ahmad
Idris said during this current economic situation, all political leaders should refrain from getting involved in power struggle.
Wed Jun 29 2022
![Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652348616_COLOMBO.jpg)
Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis
Hundreds of people thronged the main bus station in the commercial capital after authorities lifted an indefinite curfew.
Thu May 12 2022
![Political leaders grateful Malaysians able to celebrate Aidilfitri without restrictions Political leaders grateful Malaysians able to celebrate Aidilfitri without restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651487552_TunMBeraya.jpg)
Political leaders grateful Malaysians able to celebrate Aidilfitri without restrictions
After two years of scaled down celebrations due to the COVID-19, political leaders today expressed their gratitude that Malaysians were able to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri without restrictions.
Mon May 02 2022
![Political leaders laud UMNO's decision to nominate Ismail Sabri as PM candidate for GE15 Political leaders laud UMNO's decision to nominate Ismail Sabri as PM candidate for GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650021503_PerhimpunanAgungUM.jpg)
Political leaders laud UMNO's decision to nominate Ismail Sabri as PM candidate for GE15
UMNO Supreme Council's (MT) decision to nominate Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the Prime Minister for the 15th General Election (GE15) has been lauded by many political leaders.
Fri Apr 15 2022
#KiniNews: 660 new cases, Agong postpones meetings
The number of Covid-19 patients requiring intensive care has reached 108, matching a record set on April 3.
As of noon today, 660 new Covid-19 cases were reported which is the same number of new infections recorded yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah decided to postpone the audience granted over the next two weeks, including to political leaders, due to Covid-19-related restrictions.
As of noon today, 660 new Covid-19 cases were reported which is the same number of new infections recorded yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah decided to postpone the audience granted over the next two weeks, including to political leaders, due to Covid-19-related restrictions.
Sun Mar 20 2022
#KiniNews: Loke to report BN leaders to JPJ for riding bikes without helmets
Former transport minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department (JPJ) must issue summonses to all political leaders who ride motorcycles without wearing crash helmets.
This included opposition MPs and even opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Showing picture evidence in the Dewan Rakyat, Loke said several BN leaders had ridden motorcycles without wearing helmets during the Slim by-election campaign.
This included opposition MPs and even opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Showing picture evidence in the Dewan Rakyat, Loke said several BN leaders had ridden motorcycles without wearing helmets during the Slim by-election campaign.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![Johor state election not due to power struggle, court cluster - Johor UMNO Youth Johor state election not due to power struggle, court cluster - Johor UMNO Youth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642941081_MohdHairiMadShah.jpg)
Johor state election not due to power struggle, court cluster - Johor UMNO Youth
Johor UMNO Youth has insisted that the Johor state election was not motivated by a need for power or to protect the 'court cluster' as alleged by certain political leaders.
Sun Jan 23 2022
![All top political leaders in Sarawak to face multi-pronged fights All top political leaders in Sarawak to face multi-pronged fights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638746919_AbangJohari.jpg)
All top political leaders in Sarawak to face multi-pronged fights
Everyone including top leaders of opposition parties, will each be up against at least three challengers.
Mon Dec 06 2021
![Melaka polls: MOH satisfied with SOP compliance - Khairy Melaka polls: MOH satisfied with SOP compliance - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635937955_Khairy.jpg)
Melaka polls: MOH satisfied with SOP compliance - Khairy
Khairy also advised political leaders to lead by example so that the public will also abide by the set SOP.
Thu Nov 11 2021