![[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan [COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713244734_TBringgitandjapa.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709727321_tbZulfikarAliBhutt.jpg)
Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules
The courts ruling comes in response to a 2011 reference filed by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's son-in-law and ex-President Asif Ali Zardari.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![World's smallest escape room is a coffin World's smallest escape room is a coffin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706278351_MiriamCastella.jpg)
World's smallest escape room is a coffin
The live-action puzzle game is called "Catalepsy", a reference to a medical condition easily mistakable for death.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings, call on Muslims to recite selawat' Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings, call on Muslims to recite selawat'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695872841_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings, call on Muslims to recite "selawat'
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the life and struggles of Prophet Muhammad are a highly valuable reference for all parties.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684924931_SwatchGroup.jpg)
Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights
The home ministry said it was prohibiting any LGBTQ references on Swatch watches, boxes, wrappers, accessories or other items.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678548260_MUSIC.jpg)
Grandma was right, music can have an influence on teen sexting habits
From Marvin Gaye to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, there are countless artists who reference sex openly in their songs.
Sun Mar 12 2023
![Agong's decree to serve as reference for MPs - Experts Agong's decree to serve as reference for MPs - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676262871_TBPARLIMEN.jpg)
Agong's decree to serve as reference for MPs - Experts
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree in Parliament yesterday should serve as a reference for MPs to see what improvements can be made.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675747693_DISNEY.jpg)
Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference
The episode "One Angry Lisa", which first aired in October on television, is not available on Disney Plus streaming service in Hong Kong.
Tue Feb 07 2023
![NRD to store 150 mil physical records kept since 1869 in digital form - Saifuddin NRD to store 150 mil physical records kept since 1869 in digital form - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670918430_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
NRD to store 150 mil physical records kept since 1869 in digital form - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the electronic record keeping can also be a reference and facilitate searching in the future if needed.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![Prompt action on foreign workers eases bottlenecks faced by businesses - MEF Prompt action on foreign workers eases bottlenecks faced by businesses - MEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621338884_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
Prompt action on foreign workers eases bottlenecks faced by businesses - MEF
The prompt action to bring 373,459 foreign workers into the country via Visa By Reference since January to Dec 4, 2022 eases the bottlenecks faced by businesses.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![373,459 foreign worker applications approved until Dec 4 - Saifuddin Nasution 373,459 foreign worker applications approved until Dec 4 - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670315033_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
373,459 foreign worker applications approved until Dec 4 - Saifuddin Nasution
Saifuddin Nasution said currently, there are a total of 1.4 million foreign workers with temporary work pass in the country.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Fahmi Fadzil helms Digital Communications Ministry Fahmi Fadzil helms Digital Communications Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670058203_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi Fadzil helms Digital Communications Ministry
Fahmi is no stranger to the media practitioners he was the main source of reference for confirmation on any issue related to PH and PKR.
Sat Dec 03 2022
![Banks revising reference rates following OPR hike Banks revising reference rates following OPR hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631240869_bajet.jpg)
Banks revising reference rates following OPR hike
Banks are revising their reference rates following Bank Negara's OPR increased to 2.75 pct from 2.50 pct announced today.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![Malaysian diplomats encouraged to document their experiences to be used as reference material - Saifuddin Malaysian diplomats encouraged to document their experiences to be used as reference material - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661345532_Saifuddin.jpg)
Malaysian diplomats encouraged to document their experiences to be used as reference material - Saifuddin
Heads of Malaysian missions or diplomats serving in foreign countries are encouraged to publish their respective experiences through essays or journals so that they can be used as reference material.
Thu Sep 08 2022