![[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera [COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Illegal immigrants: A threat to national security and public health [COLUMNIST] Illegal immigrants: A threat to national security and public health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51513869979_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Illegal immigrants: A threat to national security and public health
The issue of illegal immigrants in this country is not new. But a recent raid on Nilai was somehow shocking.
Sat Apr 15 2023
![Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680681952_footwear.jpg)
Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations
16 people have been killed in chaos at charity distributions, shocking Pakistan, especially during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Phahrolrazi shocked but not upset over his sacking from Amanah Phahrolrazi shocked but not upset over his sacking from Amanah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667135881_Phahrolrazi.jpg)
Phahrolrazi shocked but not upset over his sacking from Amanah
Phahrolrazi who was sacked from the party today admitted that he was shocked by the action but did not regret or feel sad about it.
Sun Oct 30 2022
!['Shocking': Fatal shooting of Japan's ex-premier stuns world leaders 'Shocking': Fatal shooting of Japan's ex-premier stuns world leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657336165_TBSHINZOABE.jpg)
'Shocking': Fatal shooting of Japan's ex-premier stuns world leaders
World leaders expressed shock Friday after Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot at an election campaign event.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Israeli use of force at journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral 'shocking,' - UN rights chief Israeli use of force at journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral 'shocking,' - UN rights chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652592555_TBISRAELATTACK.jpg)
Israeli use of force at journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral 'shocking,' - UN rights chief
The UN Human Rights chief on Saturday expressed shock at Israeli authorities' use of force at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Sun May 15 2022
![Thomas Cup: National shuttlers did their best - Ahmad Faizal Thomas Cup: National shuttlers did their best - Ahmad Faizal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652398778_AhmadFaizalAzumu.jpg)
Thomas Cup: National shuttlers did their best - Ahmad Faizal
Malaysian shuttlers were nervous and too cautious, thus resulting in their shocking 3-2 defeat by India in the Thomas Cup quarter-finals last night.
Thu May 12 2022
![Queen's COVID diagnosis caps shocking week for British royals Queen's COVID diagnosis caps shocking week for British royals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645506992_queenelizabeth.jpg)
Queen's COVID diagnosis caps shocking week for British royals
The same day, Elizabeth quipped she could not move much when she carried out an in-person engagement at her Windsor Castle home.
Tue Feb 22 2022
![2021 a momentous year for Malaysian judiciary - historic decisions, high profile cases 2021 a momentous year for Malaysian judiciary - historic decisions, high profile cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640583142_NajibRazak.jpg)
2021 a momentous year for Malaysian judiciary - historic decisions, high profile cases
2021 is truly a momentous year for the Malaysian judiciary, with the legal fraternity, locally and abroad, focused on the courts when several decisions, deemed as shocking, were made.
Mon Dec 27 2021
![Bags and jackets made with human skin? PETA hits hard with its latest campaign against animal cruelty Bags and jackets made with human skin? PETA hits hard with its latest campaign against animal cruelty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638437678_PETA.jpg)
Bags and jackets made with human skin? PETA hits hard with its latest campaign against animal cruelty
Fashion is sometimes surprising, but what this new e-shop offers is simply shocking.
Thu Dec 02 2021
![Stunning loss to Canada sees Malaysia end Uber Cup campaign in dismal fashion Stunning loss to Canada sees Malaysia end Uber Cup campaign in dismal fashion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633995732_SKisona.jpg)
Stunning loss to Canada sees Malaysia end Uber Cup campaign in dismal fashion
The young Malaysian Uber Cup squad completed their campaign with a shocking 4-1 defeat by Canada in their last Group D match at the Ceres Arena last night.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![A huge loss, but BAM respects Jin Wei's decision - Norza A huge loss, but BAM respects Jin Wei's decision - Norza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631515531_gohjinwei.jpg)
A huge loss, but BAM respects Jin Wei's decision - Norza
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) respects the shocking decision taken by former World Junior champion Goh Jin Wei to retire early from the sport.
Mon Sep 13 2021
![UMNO sends clear signal for 'clean break' with Bersatu UMNO sends clear signal for 'clean break' with Bersatu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616933933_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
UMNO sends clear signal for 'clean break' with Bersatu
The action was described as something rather shocking at the end of the annual assembly.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611385779_LONDON.jpg)
UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths
The case cast a shocking new light on the lengths migrants will go to to reach Britain and the gangs exploiting their desperation.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605756377_australia.jpg)
Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
The shocking military report into war crimes has found evidence that elite Australian troops unlawfully killed prisoners, farmers and civilians.
Thu Nov 19 2020