![Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710826372_TBAMIRHAMZAH.jpg)
Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714618655_flagjpg.jpg)
US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies
20 companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong among hundreds of entities hit by wide-ranging move against Chinese companies so far.
Thu May 02 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Widening & deepening the corruption dragnet [COLUMNIST] Widening & deepening the corruption dragnet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643274104_rasuah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Widening & deepening the corruption dragnet
As part of institutional and political reforms, the MADANI govt under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has also been targeting the super-elites.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713490019_Israels.jpg)
US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel
The US announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Azam declines to comment on claims that MACC targeting Mahathir Azam declines to comment on claims that MACC targeting Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653480646_TMTUNPEJUANG.jpg)
Azam declines to comment on claims that MACC targeting Mahathir
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he needs to look at the facts first before making any comment.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Police bust international investment scam syndicate, arrest 49 individuals Police bust international investment scam syndicate, arrest 49 individuals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708069651_RamliMohamedYoosuf.jpg)
Police bust international investment scam syndicate, arrest 49 individuals
Police said the online investment scam syndicate targeting Europeans has been active for six months.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71459043156_touchscreen.jpg)
Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation
The incidents highlight vulnerability to sophisticated AI-driven frauds and scams targeting people of all ages.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Is the US strategy of engaging China working? Is the US strategy of engaging China working?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684834419_FLAGS.jpg)
Is the US strategy of engaging China working?
Administration official acknowledge China may see the US push to engage as a chance to weaken or slow Washington's policies targeting China.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696209918_PTPTN.jpg)
PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture
Datuk Norliza Abdul Rahim said PTPTN is targeting RM220 million deposits in Simpan SSPN this year.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![Over 200 suspects nabbed for writing online murder threats Over 200 suspects nabbed for writing online murder threats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684395349_Scam.jpg)
Over 200 suspects nabbed for writing online murder threats
Police said the suspects were nabbed for posting murder threats on online sites amid increasing violent crimes targeting random people.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71502071095_Myanmar.jpg)
War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds
These crimes include indiscriminate or disproportionate targeting of civilians using bombs and the burning of civilian homes and buildings.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Siti Nurhaliza to grace Gempak Entrepreneurs Festival Siti Nurhaliza to grace Gempak Entrepreneurs Festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71606808859_siti.jpg)
Siti Nurhaliza to grace Gempak Entrepreneurs Festival
The event targeting 25,000 people, is one of three campaigns under the Smart Raya Selangor 2023.
Mon Mar 27 2023
![MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674380955_TiongKingSing.jpg)
MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong
MOTAC is targeting the arrival of five million tourists from China this year compared to 3.1 million in 2019, says Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![Mbappe makes World Cup win 'the only objective' despite individual success Mbappe makes World Cup win 'the only objective' despite individual success](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670197742_KylianMbappe.jpg)
Mbappe makes World Cup win 'the only objective' despite individual success
Kylian Mbappe is not concerned by either the Golden Ball or the Golden Boot at Qatar 2022, targeting only a second World Cup win with France.
Sun Dec 04 2022
![Pakistan suicide blast targeting police kills 3, wounds 28 Pakistan suicide blast targeting police kills 3, wounds 28](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669798112_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan suicide blast targeting police kills 3, wounds 28
The explosion, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban militant group, came after the group ended a ceasefire with the government this week.
Wed Nov 30 2022