![[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads [COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698900701_TBNajib.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Clemency and controversy: Najib's bid for home arrest and Malaysia's political crossroads
The government's endurance will be significantly tested by how it addresses the clemency issue.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702888027_TBballisticmissile.jpg)
North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
This marks the third time Pyongyang has tested cruise missiles in less than a week.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Thailand's neutral stance tested as Israel pushes boundaries: Questions arise over Thailand's tolerance [COLUMNIST] Thailand's neutral stance tested as Israel pushes boundaries: Questions arise over Thailand's tolerance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706540222_GovermentHouseThai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Thailand's neutral stance tested as Israel pushes boundaries: Questions arise over Thailand's tolerance
Thailands neutrality is being put to test once again as the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok continues with their relentless anti-Hamas campaign.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705273013_NorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Analysts have said the move could potentially help justify the use of nuclear weapons against Seoul in a future war.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694663496_Nipahvirus.jpg)
Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India
The southern Indian state of Kerala shut schools, offices and public transport on Wednesday to stop the spread of the deadly Nipah virus.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19 PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651760468_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19
Lee Hsien Loong had tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time since the outbreak hit the Island-city shore in 2020 on May 22.
Mon May 29 2023
![Will ChatGPT make for a new type of smarter real estate agent? Will ChatGPT make for a new type of smarter real estate agent?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683267762_Zillow.jpg)
Will ChatGPT make for a new type of smarter real estate agent?
A new plugin is currently being tested in order to help users in their search for a home, using exchanges of messages in natural language.
Sat May 13 2023
![Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681472030_TBDEADBIRDDRONE.jpg)
Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones
Taxidermy bird drones, currently being tested in a purpose-built cage, can be used to understand the flocks' formation and flight patterns.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667293529_COVID.jpg)
Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases remain below 500 since China reopened borders
Dr Zaliha said no travellers from China have tested positive for COVID-19 at Malaysia's international entry points so far.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![South Korea seeks Chinese national missing from COVID quarantine South Korea seeks Chinese national missing from COVID quarantine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672825892_incheon.jpg)
South Korea seeks Chinese national missing from COVID quarantine
The person tested positive after arriving and was transferred to a hotel to await admission to quarantine, but then went missing.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Sarawak's disaster preparations tested as floods hit state Sarawak's disaster preparations tested as floods hit state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671791869_DouglasUggahEmbas.jpg)
Sarawak's disaster preparations tested as floods hit state
Preparations made by the Sarawak SDMC over the past few months to deal with flooding have been put to the test after several districts were inundated since last night.
Fri Dec 23 2022
![Former US President Clinton tests positive for COVID Former US President Clinton tests positive for COVID](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81669862870_BillClinton.jpg)
Former US President Clinton tests positive for COVID
Bill Clinton said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667813091_TBHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said voters who tested positive for COVID-19 are also not allowed to ride in public vehicles, including e-hailing.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Five arrested on suspicion of armed robbery at dental clinic in Bangi Five arrested on suspicion of armed robbery at dental clinic in Bangi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644854483_ACPMohdZaidHassan.jpg)
Five arrested on suspicion of armed robbery at dental clinic in Bangi
Police said all the suspects except the Bangladeshi man tested positive for drugs and are remanded for five days.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![Penang CM submits nomination papers in person after being cleared of COVID-19 Penang CM submits nomination papers in person after being cleared of COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667633076_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Penang CM submits nomination papers in person after being cleared of COVID-19
Chow, who is Penang DAP chairman, had since recovered after being tested positive for COVID-19 last Tuesday.
Sat Nov 05 2022