![Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720956991_TBFADILLAHFGV.jpg)
Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah
One of the new pollutants gaining international attention is microplastic pollution in Malaysia's water sources, says Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Trump shot in right ear at rally, source says shooter dead Trump shot in right ear at rally, source says shooter dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720920672_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump shot in right ear at rally, source says shooter dead
Donald Trump was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, sparking panic in the crowd
Sun Jul 14 2024
![NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720422078_NATO.jpg)
NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says
A brigade consists of between 3,000 and 7,000 troops, so generating 35 to 50 more such units would present a significant challenge.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM 94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716367172_Beras.jpg)
94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM
KPKM said that checks found the rice being sold was believed to have been sourced from unauthorised suppliers.
Wed Jul 03 2024
!['Flying container' case: MACC nabs 11 customs officers, seizes RM4.4 million cash 'Flying container' case: MACC nabs 11 customs officers, seizes RM4.4 million cash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718267691_sprmbernama.jpg)
'Flying container' case: MACC nabs 11 customs officers, seizes RM4.4 million cash
According to a MACC source, the RM4.4 mln cash seized, is believed to have been obtained through bribery by the customs officers involved.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718105464_TBNORTKOREA.jpg)
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Built using 3D printers and components sourced online, these "smart balloons" can cost up to $1,000 each.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684472020_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
MACC reaches out to Singapore CPIB for information on 'flying container' mastermind
An MACC source revealed that the suspect is believed to have left Singapore and efforts to track him down were ongoing.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Cubans put Asian silkworms to work for artisans in experimental project Cubans put Asian silkworms to work for artisans in experimental project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716549845_tbsilkworm.jpg)
Cubans put Asian silkworms to work for artisans in experimental project
Silkworms spin a cocoon of silk fiber that has long been used as the source of commercial silk.
Sun May 26 2024
![Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashes, search under way Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashes, search under way](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716156026_helicopter.jpg)
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashes, search under way
A Turkish drone identified source of heat suspected to be helicopter's wreckage and had shared the coordinates of the possible crash site.
Mon May 20 2024
![Investigation paper on suitcase filled with RM500,000 referred to Bukit Aman - Selangor Police Chief Investigation paper on suitcase filled with RM500,000 referred to Bukit Aman - Selangor Police Chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713736324_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Investigation paper on suitcase filled with RM500,000 referred to Bukit Aman - Selangor Police Chief
Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the individual claiming the money in the luggage bag do not have solid evidence of the source of the money.
Wed May 15 2024
![Gaza hospital staff questioned by ICC war crimes prosecutors, sources say Gaza hospital staff questioned by ICC war crimes prosecutors, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714447557_InternationalCrimin.jpg)
Gaza hospital staff questioned by ICC war crimes prosecutors, sources say
ICC said it is investigating both sides in the conflict, including both attack by Hamas on Israel and subsequent Israeli offensive in Gaza.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713755297_tbMohammedShiaalS.jpg)
Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say
The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713497112_Isfahan.jpg)
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
Israel had said it would retaliate against Iran's weekend attack, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713223071_antimissile.jpg)
Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
Israel launched a strike on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch foes.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![A creative identity crisis in the making A creative identity crisis in the making](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711629318_TBEddieVanHalen.jpg)
A creative identity crisis in the making
Generative AI doesn't like to credit its sources. For artists, thats a problem.
Sat Mar 30 2024