AWANI Tonight: New Zealand charity unknowingly gives out meth-laced sweets
New Zealand police are urgently tracking down sweets containing "potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine" that were unknowingly distributed by a charity.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81503383438_SyedSalehSyedAbdu.jpg)
Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah
A warm welcome with sprinkled rose petals and prayers, and served with various sweets and zamzam water.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![Japanese giant wants soy sauce to be the 'ketchup of India' Japanese giant wants soy sauce to be the 'ketchup of India'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630745783_KIKKOMAN.jpg)
Japanese giant wants soy sauce to be the 'ketchup of India'
Japanese food giant Kikkoman hopes to persuade Indians to use soy sauce in curries, sweets and everything in between.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Additive used in sweets and cakes not safe - EU watchdog Additive used in sweets and cakes not safe - EU watchdog](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620393538_CAKE.jpg)
Additive used in sweets and cakes not safe - EU watchdog
A widely-used additive known as the artificial colouring E171 on food labels, should "no longer be considered safe" for consumption.
Sat May 08 2021
![Chocolate's sweet history on display at New York museum Chocolate's sweet history on display at New York museum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51494570376_chocolatemuseum.jpg)
Chocolate's sweet history on display at New York museum
Choco-Story New York, created by pastry chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres, opened in March at Torres' flagship sweets store in Manhattan.
Fri May 12 2017
![Education ministry never issued circular on drug-laced sweets - Chong Education ministry never issued circular on drug-laced sweets - Chong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81486374225_ChongSinWoon.jpg)
Education ministry never issued circular on drug-laced sweets - Chong
Deputy Education Minister Senator Datuk Chong Sin Woon has denied that the Education Ministry issued a circular on the selling of drug-laced candy at schools.
Mon Feb 06 2017
![New Desserts You Have To Taste New Desserts You Have To Taste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://stylemag.com.my/getmedia/be382d38-2ec5-4bc0-ba95-e3cd3f6742b2/tokyo_1.jpg.aspx?width=295&height=200&ext=.jpg)
New Desserts You Have To Taste
Get on the dessert bandwagon with these trendy new foodie spots in KL
Thu Jun 23 2016
![Ramadan in Iraq: the sweets that breaks the fast Ramadan in Iraq: the sweets that breaks the fast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465347705_ramadanjendelaram.jpg)
Ramadan in Iraq: the sweets that breaks the fast
Tuesday marked the first day of Ramadan for many here, and Iraqis scrambled to purchase their favorite treats as the daylong fast came to an end.
Wed Jun 08 2016
![Best Shops For Baked Goods In KL Best Shops For Baked Goods In KL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://stylemag.com.my/getmedia/954c205a-176a-4ecb-bb0f-cf8423d6ff43/breads.jpg.aspx?width=295&height=200&ext=.jpg)
Best Shops For Baked Goods In KL
Bread making is more about the culture; it’s not a café lifestyle but appreciating great craftsmanship.
Fri May 13 2016
![23 dead in Pakistan after eating poisoned sweets: officials 23 dead in Pakistan after eating poisoned sweets: officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444826928_mayatdead.jpg)
23 dead in Pakistan after eating poisoned sweets: officials
At least 23 people have died and dozens of others fell ill in central Pakistan after eating sweets which police suspect were tainted with pesticides, officials said Monday.
Mon Apr 25 2016
![Fantastical Online Cake Shops in Malaysia Fantastical Online Cake Shops in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://stylemag.com.my/getmedia/84466b2b-04ea-4363-9241-da22686e4395/frost.jpg.aspx?width=295&height=200&ext=.jpg)
Fantastical Online Cake Shops in Malaysia
Let them eat cake! Here are some great special order cake shops that are perfect for any occasion.
Wed Apr 20 2016
!['Chittu urundai' - a Deepavali rare gem 'Chittu urundai' - a Deepavali rare gem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/81413609862_120x90.jpg)
'Chittu urundai' - a Deepavali rare gem
The makers of this Indian delicacy claims that it is uneasy to find the sweetmeat as the tradition of making it was slowly diminishing.
Tue Oct 21 2014
!['Pinup' baker with gothic tastes is Instagrammer du jour 'Pinup' baker with gothic tastes is Instagrammer du jour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/61404786251_295x200.jpg)
'Pinup' baker with gothic tastes is Instagrammer du jour
It takes creativity, a flair for the macabre and great hair to be able to stand out from the hundreds of thousands of Instagrammers.
Tue Jul 08 2014
![Sharon's death sparks joy in Sabra, Shatila massacre camps Sharon's death sparks joy in Sabra, Shatila massacre camps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/81389490071_295x200.jpg)
Sharon's death sparks joy in Sabra, Shatila massacre camps
Adel Makki rushed into the street in Beirut's Shatila Palestinian refugee camp to hand out sweets when he learned of the death of Sharon.
Sun Jan 12 2014
![Budget 2014: BN MP says 'no' to BR1M Budget 2014: BN MP says 'no' to BR1M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41360723710_295x200.jpg)
Budget 2014: BN MP says 'no' to BR1M
Pulai parliamentarian Nur Jazlan Mohamed said giving out direct payments could become "addictive like sweets" for the rakyat.
Fri Oct 25 2013