AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694605986_Vostochnyosmodrome.jpg)
Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied arms transfers but have vowed to boost military ties, possibly including joint drills.
Tue Jun 18 2024
It’s About YOUth: Bridging the academic divide
Bernard Ow from PEMIMPIN GSL and Mohammad Rafiq Shahmie from EDUKO explore the disparities in SPM exam results while suggesting holistic approaches to support all students and ensure equal opportunities for success. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717037778_Smokerises.jpg)
Spain requests to intervene in South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Spain wants to support ICJ in its implementation of measures including an order to Israel to cease its military operation in Rafah.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714014919_MikeJohnsonjpg.jpg)
House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Mike Johnson's visit, he said was meant to support Jewish students intimidated by some anti-Israeli demonstrators.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Thai PM touts plan to host F1 in Bangkok Thai PM touts plan to host F1 in Bangkok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697078017_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Thai PM touts plan to host F1 in Bangkok
Srettha Thavisin asserted that Thailand has the potential to host a F1 race in Bangkok and the government was prepared to support.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713561168_TBFLOTILLAGAZAjpg.jpg)
Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission
Ann Wright says, a concerted push could be made to achieve a lasting ceasefire, enabling the smooth planning of aid distribution to Gaza.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![A crucial witness expected to support Najib's application for house arrest, Court heard A crucial witness expected to support Najib's application for house arrest, Court heard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652103456_BekasPerdanaMenter.jpg)
A crucial witness expected to support Najib's application for house arrest, Court heard
High Court orders for the written submissions to be filed on April 15.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709006000_RINGGIT.jpg)
Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar
The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar when the market opened today, as positive US economic data points continued to support the greenback.
Tue Apr 02 2024
!['The Batman,' a 2022 blockbuster, wasn't plagiarized, US judge rules 'The Batman,' a 2022 blockbuster, wasn't plagiarized, US judge rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711607219_TBthebatman.jpg)
'The Batman,' a 2022 blockbuster, wasn't plagiarized, US judge rules
The judge's ruling stated that there was no substantial evidence to support the claim of plagiarism.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![Those not registering in PADU may miss out on aid, subsidies - Hanifah Those not registering in PADU may miss out on aid, subsidies - Hanifah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707812253_TBPADUORANGASLI.jpg)
Those not registering in PADU may miss out on aid, subsidies - Hanifah
Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the government calls upon all parties to support and cooperate in increasing the PADU registration.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710061964_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said freedom of the press is one of the core principles that we do not only need to support but also further enhance.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708400542_TBMedicalworkers.jpg)
South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout
The health minister said hotline is to support physicians who faced harassment or peer pressure if they chose not to join a mass walkout.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698630004_tbprotestUSemba.jpg)
Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians
In Malaysia, a large crowd of demonstrators chanted slogans outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Oct 30 2023
![UN organisations plead for unimpeded Gaza aid 'on our knees' UN organisations plead for unimpeded Gaza aid 'on our knees'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698118861_aidtruck.jpg)
UN organisations plead for unimpeded Gaza aid 'on our knees'
UN agencies said more than 20 times current deliveries were needed to support Palestinians after two weeks of Israeli air strikes.
Tue Oct 24 2023