![Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637662647_TonyChung.jpg)
Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law
Tony Chung, 20, was charged with secession, under a sweeping national security law, and money laundering in October 2020.
Tue Nov 23 2021
![The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609903356_HongKong.jpg)
The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong
China imposed national security legislation in Hong Kong this year, making anything Beijing regards as subversion, secession, terrorism or colluding with foreign forces punishable.
Wed Jan 06 2021
![Spanish judge orders custody for Catalan leaders pending trial Spanish judge orders custody for Catalan leaders pending trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81509669370_Catalonia.jpg)
Spanish judge orders custody for Catalan leaders pending trial
A Spanish judge ordered nine Catalan secessionist leaders to be held in custody on Thursday pending a potential trial over the region's independence push.
Fri Nov 03 2017
![Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71507681816_Catalonia.jpg)
Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks
In a much-anticipated speech to the Catalan parliament, Carles Puigdemont made only a symbolic declaration, claiming a mandate to launch secession but suspending any formal steps to that end.
Wed Oct 11 2017
![Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51507166399_Turkey.jpg)
Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV
Relations have generally been cool between Shi'ite Iran and mainly Sunni Turkey, a NATO member.
Thu Oct 05 2017
![Spain's King condemns Catalan leaders as thousands take to streets Spain's King condemns Catalan leaders as thousands take to streets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61507079480_SpainsKingFelipe.jpg)
Spain's King condemns Catalan leaders as thousands take to streets
Spain's King Felipe VI on Tuesday accused Catalan secessionist leaders of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society.
Wed Oct 04 2017
![Nigerian secessionists greet Trump as help against Muslim north Nigerian secessionists greet Trump as help against Muslim north](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484889050_Ceritalah.jpg)
Nigerian secessionists greet Trump as help against Muslim north
Shouting "Biafra for Trump", protesters held up U.S. flags and pictures of Trump in Port Harcourt, while also brandishing the Biafran flag and warning about Muslim influence in Nigeria.
Sat Jan 21 2017
![Unity is Strength: Have we Malaysians not learnt from our own history? Unity is Strength: Have we Malaysians not learnt from our own history?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465447132_crest.jpg)
Unity is Strength: Have we Malaysians not learnt from our own history?
Any call for secession within Malaysia is unbecoming and highly seditious, and should be considered treachery, punishable under the Malaysian Penal Code.
Thu Jun 09 2016
![Could the Federation of Malaysia really come apart? Could the Federation of Malaysia really come apart?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41440776139_BANKIMOON.jpg)
Could the Federation of Malaysia really come apart?
Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli believes that calls for states within Malaysia to secede are uncalled for. Instead, all Malaysians should work together for the betterment of the nation.
Sun Oct 18 2015
![Adenan: Malaysia a big umbrella, providing protection, security and prosperity Adenan: Malaysia a big umbrella, providing protection, security and prosperity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51437551617_ADENANSATEM.jpg)
Adenan: Malaysia a big umbrella, providing protection, security and prosperity
"There is no need to leave Malaysia, it is a stupid talk. More power to Sarawak, yes; but secession - no," said Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem.
Tue Aug 11 2015
![Sarawak will remain in Malaysia, says Riot Sarawak will remain in Malaysia, says Riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437661064_RICHARDRIOT.jpg)
Sarawak will remain in Malaysia, says Riot
He says the gathering held in Kuching yesterday to mark the anniversary of Sarawak's independence from the British only reflected the sentiment of the participants, not the state government's.
Thu Jul 23 2015
![Sabah has no reason to leave Malaysia - Musa Sabah has no reason to leave Malaysia - Musa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61437653103_MUSAAMAN.jpg)
Sabah has no reason to leave Malaysia - Musa
The Sabah Chief Minister says Sabah is lucky to be able to work with the federal government to be on par with other states in the country.
Thu Jul 23 2015
![Sarawak government does not support secession, says CM Adenan Sarawak government does not support secession, says CM Adenan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51437551617_ADENANSATEM.jpg)
Sarawak government does not support secession, says CM Adenan
Tan Sri Adenan Satem said Sarawak government does not agree to the state's secession from Malaysia.
Wed Jul 22 2015
![Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince? Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51434776179_khalid.jpg)
Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?
Questions are being asked if Inspector-General of Police will investigate Johor price Tunku Idris Sultan Ibrahim under the Sedition Act 1948 for his Johor secession upload on Instagram.
Sat Jun 20 2015
![Johor secession no longer possible after Merdeka - Expert Johor secession no longer possible after Merdeka - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/81425635625_295x200.jpg)
Johor secession no longer possible after Merdeka - Expert
The Johor states agreement with the Federation of Tanah Melayu, which touches on its right to secede from Malaysia, became null and void after Merdeka.
Thu Jun 18 2015