![Double blow for Thailand's Pita as legal cases mount on eve of PM vote Double blow for Thailand's Pita as legal cases mount on eve of PM vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687993438_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Double blow for Thailand's Pita as legal cases mount on eve of PM vote
Two separate complaints against Pita Limjaroenrat gained momentum, threatening to derail his leadership bid for the premiership vote.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Thai court to decide case seeking PM-hopeful Pita's disqualification Thai court to decide case seeking PM-hopeful Pita's disqualification](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai court to decide case seeking PM-hopeful Pita's disqualification
The referral comes a day before Pita Limjaroenrat is due to contest a vote of on the premiership in the bicameral parliament.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Pakistan court indicts ex-PM Imran Khan Pakistan court indicts ex-PM Imran Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683717287_MZFDEOBOLLIJHHFBV.jpg)
Pakistan court indicts ex-PM Imran Khan
He was indicted on charges that he unlawfully sold state gifts during his premiership between 2018 and 2022.
Wed May 10 2023
![Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin arrives at anti-graft agency following allegations Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin arrives at anti-graft agency following allegations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678333199_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin arrives at anti-graft agency following allegations
Muhyiddin was summoned to appear following allegations of abuse in stimulus programmes launched under his premiership.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Cost-saving measure a positive move towards reviving economy - Academicians Cost-saving measure a positive move towards reviving economy - Academicians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670159020_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Cost-saving measure a positive move towards reviving economy - Academicians
Academicians have described Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for Cabinet ministers not to waste government money on unnecessary expenses as a positive move to begin his premiership.
Sun Dec 04 2022
![Anwar caps ardous political journey with premiership Anwar caps ardous political journey with premiership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669292810_AnwarIbrahimangka.jpg)
Anwar caps ardous political journey with premiership
Anwar Ibrahim took his oath of office as the 10th prime minister today, after having been what many describe as the longest prime minister-in-waiting - almost 25 years.
Thu Nov 24 2022
![Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin vie for premiership in post-election crisis Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin vie for premiership in post-election crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641266335_BenderaParti.jpg)
Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin vie for premiership in post-election crisis
It is unclear who will form the government, as without Barisan's support, neither candidate can reach the simple majority required.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![Pakistan court hands power to ousted premier Khan's ally in key province Pakistan court hands power to ousted premier Khan's ally in key province](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658887267_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan court hands power to ousted premier Khan's ally in key province
The move ramps up pressure on the federal government, made up of a coalition of parties that ousted Khan from premiership in April.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41643960667_boris.jpg)
British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says
Johnson is fighting to shore up his premiership in the face of growing anger over a series of lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![Four aides quit as UK's Johnson seeks to reset beleaguered premiership Four aides quit as UK's Johnson seeks to reset beleaguered premiership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51643940792_borisjohnson.jpg)
Four aides quit as UK's Johnson seeks to reset beleaguered premiership
Angry lawmakers in his own Conservative Party, some of whom have already called for his resignation, have demanded an overhaul of his Downing Street operation if he is to remain in power.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![Johnson's office apologises to Queen for party on eve of Philip's funeral Johnson's office apologises to Queen for party on eve of Philip's funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642215571_borisjohnson.jpg)
Johnson's office apologises to Queen for party on eve of Philip's funeral
Johnson is facing the gravest crisis of his premiership after almost daily revelations of social gatherings during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Sat Jan 15 2022
![2021: No short of political drama amidst pandemic backdrop 2021: No short of political drama amidst pandemic backdrop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603636859_TBPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
2021: No short of political drama amidst pandemic backdrop
Amidst the backdrop of a raging pandemic, Malaysians witnessed the premiership changing hands and two state elections held.
Sun Dec 26 2021
![Farewell to Malaysia's presidential premiership Farewell to Malaysia's presidential premiership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629724493_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Farewell to Malaysia's presidential premiership
The presidential premiership in Malaysia has finally ended. This means the prime minister is no longer able to lord over everyone in the political system.
Mon Aug 23 2021
![Former Malaysia Deputy PM Ismail Sabri poised to win premiership race Former Malaysia Deputy PM Ismail Sabri poised to win premiership race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591689481_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Former Malaysia Deputy PM Ismail Sabri poised to win premiership race
If confirmed, Ismail Sabri's appointment would mark the return of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party to leadership.
Thu Aug 19 2021
![Abang Johari reserves comment on who GPS wants to become PM Abang Johari reserves comment on who GPS wants to become PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629275399_AbangJohari.jpg)
Abang Johari reserves comment on who GPS wants to become PM
GPS chairman Abang Johari reserved his comment when asked today who GPS wanted to take over the premiership of the country from Muhyiddin.
Wed Aug 18 2021