![WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723675747_Mpoxvirus.jpg)
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723458966_bedbugsniffingdog.jpg)
Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games
Leading the campaign is two-year-old beagle named Ceco, who is the first and so far only canine trained in the country to detect pheromones.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Shamsul Azri is new Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri is new Chief Secretary to the Government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723019051_TBSHAMSUL.jpg)
Shamsul Azri is new Chief Secretary to the Government
Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar will be replacing Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali whose two-year contract will expire on Aug 11.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81722579601_friedrice.jpg)
Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push
S'pore approved for human consumption 16 species ranging from crickets to grasshoppers, grubs and mealworms after two years of deliberation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
![Two-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment Two-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722501799_Kanakkanakperempua.jpg)
Two-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment
Police investigation found that the victim allegedly fell through an open bedroom window that did not have grilles.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721635038_TengkuHassanalIbra.jpg)
Five Malayan tigers died in less than two years
Five Malayan Tigers have been reported dead, including victims in road incidents (roadkill) in less than two years from 2023 to date.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Committee addressing child malnutrition emphasises First 1,000 Days of Life initiative Committee addressing child malnutrition emphasises First 1,000 Days of Life initiative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719301389_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Committee addressing child malnutrition emphasises First 1,000 Days of Life initiative
The 'First 1,000 Days of Life' starts from early pregnancy until a child is two years old.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718268443_AzamBaki.jpg)
Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha
The court dispute with K. Lalitha comes to close after two years.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Malaysia aims to showcase at least 40 5G private network use cases - Gobind Malaysia aims to showcase at least 40 5G private network use cases - Gobind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717664927_TBGobindSingh.jpg)
Malaysia aims to showcase at least 40 5G private network use cases - Gobind
Gobind Singh Deo highlights Malaysia's rapid 5G rollout, achieving over 80 pct coverage of populated areas within two years of launch.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715078143_TBVLADIMIR.jpg)
Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
Vladimir Putin, in power since 1999, begins his new mandate more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.
Tue May 07 2024
![What's at stake in South Korea's election What's at stake in South Korea's election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670002601_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
What's at stake in South Korea's election
The election comes nearly two years after conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol won the 2022 presidential election.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710481181_TBPrinceWilliam.jpg)
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
The Diana Award set up in 2017, recognises young people for social action of humanitarian work, with a ceremony held every two years.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710481181_TBPrinceWilliam.jpg)
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
The Diana Award set up in 2017, recognises young people for social action of humanitarian work, with a ceremony held every two years.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7 Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675317296_ClareRewcastleBrow.jpg)
Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7
Clare Rewcastle-Brown seeks to overturn her conviction, two-year jail sentence for defaming Sultanah of Terengganu Sultanah Nur Zahirah.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707897229_myanmarjunta.jpg)
Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say
Last Saturday, the junta declared mandatory military service would be enforced for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 for up to two years.
Wed Feb 14 2024