![Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708571858_TBTaibMahmud.jpg)
Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness as the remains of former Governor of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived here today.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704090105_NewYearsDay.jpg)
World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and sombre reflection.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Many thousands expected for funeral of former Pope Benedict Many thousands expected for funeral of former Pope Benedict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672890728_VATICAN.jpg)
Many thousands expected for funeral of former Pope Benedict
In keeping with Benedict's wishes, the ceremony will be simple, sombre and sober, the Vatican has said.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Britain's Queen Elizabeth Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Britain's Queen Elizabeth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663582278_QueenElizabeth.jpg)
Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Britain's Queen Elizabeth
The 2,000-strong congregation included some 500 world leaders and foreign royal families.
Mon Sep 19 2022
![Emotional send off as Samy Vellu's remains cremated in Cheras Emotional send off as Samy Vellu's remains cremated in Cheras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663332021_SamyVellu.jpg)
Emotional send off as Samy Vellu's remains cremated in Cheras
The remains of the late Tun Dr S. Samy Vellu was cremated at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Crematorium in Cheras amid a sombre atmosphere at 5.30 pm today.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen's coffin King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen's coffin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662946313_QueenElizabeth.jpg)
King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen's coffin
The new monarch will also join senior royals for a vigil at the church where the coffin will lie at rest before being flown to London.
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Rosmah breaks into tears, says she's innocent Rosmah breaks into tears, says she's innocent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662031118_RosmahMansor.jpg)
Rosmah breaks into tears, says she's innocent
The courtroom turned sombre when Rosmah Mansor was in tears when she told judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan that she was innocent as she never had any thoughts about squandering money.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Let's Talk: Rohingya - Who Are Myanmar's Citizens?
Locating the plight of the Rohingya among the many ethnic-minorities in the country, some of whom have been fighting decades long wars against the Yangon government, gives a sombre perspective on the resolution of this humanitarian crisis.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe, its longest-serving premier Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe, its longest-serving premier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657591951_TOKYO.jpg)
Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe, its longest-serving premier
Following the funeral, the hearse bearing Abe's body will proceed through downtown Tokyo, where black mourning ribbons draped Japanese flags.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657588217_JAPAN.jpg)
Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win
A private funeral for Abe, who resigned in 2020 and was Japan's longest-serving premier, is scheduled for today.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Sombre Aidilfitri for those orphaned by COVID-19 Sombre Aidilfitri for those orphaned by COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651668346_pengurusanjenazah.jpg)
Sombre Aidilfitri for those orphaned by COVID-19
For two orphans, this year's Aidilfitri might not be as excitable and joyful as they are forced to take on responsibilities which otherwise would have been taken care of when their parents were around
Wed May 04 2022
![Civil servants, friends pay last respects to Ali Hamsa Civil servants, friends pay last respects to Ali Hamsa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650878575_AllahyarhamTanSri.jpg)
Civil servants, friends pay last respects to Ali Hamsa
A sombre mood enveloped the Sheikh Daud Al-Fathoni Hall when more than 500 family members, civil servants and friends paid their last respects to the late Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa.
Mon Apr 25 2022
#KiniNews: Health DG gets emotional announcing deputy's retirement
The Health Ministry's daily Covid-19 presser turned into a sombre affair today when its director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced it was the last day on the job for one of his deputies, who had been playing a key role in the battle against the pandemic.
Dr Rohaizat Yon, the ministry's deputy director-general (medical), is going into compulsory retirement after 35 years in service.
Meanwhile, today marked the second day in a row where no new transmission of Covid-19 was detected among Malaysians.
As of mid-day today, the Health Ministry recorded only two new Covid-19 cases in which one case involved a Malaysian returning from abroad and another involving a foreigner.
Dr Rohaizat Yon, the ministry's deputy director-general (medical), is going into compulsory retirement after 35 years in service.
Meanwhile, today marked the second day in a row where no new transmission of Covid-19 was detected among Malaysians.
As of mid-day today, the Health Ministry recorded only two new Covid-19 cases in which one case involved a Malaysian returning from abroad and another involving a foreigner.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Over 30 heads, representatives of diplomatic missions in M'sia express solidarity with Ukraine Over 30 heads, representatives of diplomatic missions in M'sia express solidarity with Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646130212_OlexanderNechytaylo.jpg)
Over 30 heads, representatives of diplomatic missions in M'sia express solidarity with Ukraine
It was a sombre atmosphere with those present showing their concern on the developments in Ukraine.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Muted Christmas celebrations for Malaysians amid COVID-19, massive floods Muted Christmas celebrations for Malaysians amid COVID-19, massive floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640433537_TBKRISMAS.jpg)
Muted Christmas celebrations for Malaysians amid COVID-19, massive floods
Christians nationwide celebrated Christmas day today on a sombre note in compliance with the SOP to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and in light of the massive floods that struck several states.
Sat Dec 25 2021