![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
![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
![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
![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
![Istana Budaya to be closed two years from Jan 15 Istana Budaya to be closed two years from Jan 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704884231_IstanaBudaya.jpg)
Istana Budaya to be closed two years from Jan 15
Istana Budaya said the closure was to facilitate enhancements and maintenance works, especially on the building's roof.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles on US roads over lack of Autopilot safeguards Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles on US roads over lack of Autopilot safeguards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles on US roads over lack of Autopilot safeguards
NHTSA spent over two years investigating whether vehicles produced by Elon Musk adequately ensure drivers pay attention.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Water disruption: Residents forced to stay awake and wait for supply Water disruption: Residents forced to stay awake and wait for supply](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700115134_TBWanAzahar.jpg)
Water disruption: Residents forced to stay awake and wait for supply
For the past two years, residents of Taman Agropolitan Rantau Manis have been kept awake at night waiting for water supply to be restored.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![EC conducts study on re-delineation in Sarawak EC conducts study on re-delineation in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699423182_TBtimbalanmenteri.jpg)
EC conducts study on re-delineation in Sarawak
Ramkarpal Singh said the study would take about two years, after which a report containing the findings of the EC will be submitted to PM.
Wed Nov 08 2023