![Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible' Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702259983_TBAustraliasPrim.jpg)
Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'
Anthony Albanese said he raised Australia's threat level following advice from security services, but said no imminent threat of an attack.
Mon Aug 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: Indonesian govt lifts smoking age to 21, bans single cigarette sales
Indonesia has raised the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes from 18 to 21, effective immediately. This move is part of new health regulations aimed at combating smoking.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![I didn't defame Lim Guan Eng, merely clarified about MACC investigation - Muhyiddin I didn't defame Lim Guan Eng, merely clarified about MACC investigation - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721121786_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
I didn't defame Lim Guan Eng, merely clarified about MACC investigation - Muhyiddin
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he was merely clarifying to media about questions raised by MACC related to Jana Wibawa and Yayasan Albukhary.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games? Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720174957_TheEiffelTower.jpg)
Olympics - Will the River Seine be suitable for swimming for the Paris 2024 Games?
Pollution levels in the River Seine have raised health concerns for athletes.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709656518_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content
Nearly 200 Meta employees raised similar concerns in an open letter to Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders earlier this year.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![China ready to look into key issues raised by M'sia, including TVET and halal industry - M'sian Ambassador China ready to look into key issues raised by M'sia, including TVET and halal industry - M'sian Ambassador](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717067389_DatukNormanMuhamad.jpg)
China ready to look into key issues raised by M'sia, including TVET and halal industry - M'sian Ambassador
The Chinese Government expressed its readiness to fine-tune and address each issue raised by Malaysia to benefit both nations.
Thu May 30 2024
![Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694999721_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia
U.S. has raised concern that Iran was using Malaysian service providers to move its oil.
Tue May 14 2024
![India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715595791_tbBondatribe.jpg)
India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
Analysts have raised doubts over whether the ruling party BJP and its allies can win the landslide predicted by opinion polls.
Mon May 13 2024
![UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331636_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
![Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714636498_FadhlinaSidekjpg.jpg)
Issues raised by World Bank report already addressed by MOE - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said MOE is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system.
Thu May 02 2024
![Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714449337_tbMountRuangvolcan.jpg)
Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest
Authorities raised the alert level to the highest following the morning eruption, urging residents not to get near the volcano.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676877737_TBgetah.jpg)
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![160 MPs participate in debate on motion of thanks for royal address 160 MPs participate in debate on motion of thanks for royal address](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709869715_TBparlimen.jpg)
160 MPs participate in debate on motion of thanks for royal address
The government and opposition MPs raised various issues, including education, economy, cost of living, tourism, during the seven-day debate.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707102626_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, "The issue being raised here is that allegedly, we are being lax on corruption issues, (now) this is untrue.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651741549_FumioKishida.jpg)
Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
The investigation centres around money raised from ticket sales to party events - some of which was then given directly to lawmakers.
Thu Dec 07 2023