![Lady Gaga, Celine Dion expected to star in Paris opening ceremony Lady Gaga, Celine Dion expected to star in Paris opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721953407_Artis.jpg)
Lady Gaga, Celine Dion expected to star in Paris opening ceremony
The duo are reportedly to perform a version of Edith Piaf's "La Vie en Rose", in the first-ever opening ceremony staged outside a stadium.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720495734_ARRahman.jpg)
AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality
The Oscar award winner to perform at National Stadium Bukit Jalil on July 27.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718838127_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf
All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716973123_Diskoria.jpg)
Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June
Datuk Sheila Majid is expected to perform Diskoria's hit songs and her own, blending disco, funk and retro pop music for the first time.
Wed May 29 2024
![Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712722494_alfalah.jpg)
Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli
It is learnt that the prospective Haj group was deceived by the offer of cheap Haj package by using tourist visas to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue May 14 2024
![Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715160957_kaabahhajiarabs.jpg)
Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah
Malaysians who wish to perform the haj are advised to use legal means.
Fri May 10 2024
![Kitaro to perform at RWMF 2024 Kitaro to perform at RWMF 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711095575_Kitaro.jpg)
Kitaro to perform at RWMF 2024
Apart from Kitaro, headlining at the Rainforest World Music Festival this year is Datuk Zainal Abidin.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Coldplay concert: PM to discuss with Mufti Coldplay concert: PM to discuss with Mufti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683602076_Coldplay.jpg)
Coldplay concert: PM to discuss with Mufti
The British band Coldplay is scheduled to perform at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil tomorrow as part of its Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Sid Sriram to perform in Malaysia in November for debut album tour Sid Sriram to perform in Malaysia in November for debut album tour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697706499_GoodVibe.jpg)
Sid Sriram to perform in Malaysia in November for debut album tour
Sid Sriram will showcasing tracks from his recently released debut album, Sidharth.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691481031_BTSSuga.jpg)
K-pop star Suga begins process to serve military duty
Suga is the third band member from the boy band supergroup BTS to go off to perform the military duty.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Religious affairs minister explains why B40, M40 pilgrims paying full Haj cost Religious affairs minister explains why B40, M40 pilgrims paying full Haj cost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648731241_umrah.jpg)
Religious affairs minister explains why B40, M40 pilgrims paying full Haj cost
Mohd Naim Mokhtar said priority of performing the Haj this year was given to those listed to perform the pilgrimage in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![148 years waiting time for Malaysians to perform Haj 148 years waiting time for Malaysians to perform Haj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686631784_SyedSaleh.jpg)
148 years waiting time for Malaysians to perform Haj
Datuk Seri Syed Saleh said currently, more than 3.8 mln TH depositors have registered and are waiting for their turn to perform the Haj.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That to perform at King Charles' coronation concert Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That to perform at King Charles' coronation concert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681723062_LionelRichieKaty.jpg)
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That to perform at King Charles' coronation concert
About 20,000 members of the public and special guests are expected to attend the Coronation Concert next month.
Mon Apr 17 2023
![Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679479379_PMAnwar.jpg)
Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah
Mohamad Zarid who is a mutawif for umrah pilgrims for about two years now, is currently pursuing a four-year Syariah programme in Saudi.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![No age limit, Haj quota back to normal - Saudi Haj and Umrah minister No age limit, Haj quota back to normal - Saudi Haj and Umrah minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657334934_TBhaji.jpg)
No age limit, Haj quota back to normal - Saudi Haj and Umrah minister
Al-Rabiah said this would enable two million Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia and about 200,000 domestic Muslims to perform the Haj.
Tue Jan 10 2023