![EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720516537_heatstrokealert.jpg)
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![PH's Sungai Bakap by-election director calls for end to campaign sabotage PH's Sungai Bakap by-election director calls for end to campaign sabotage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719561804_TBSungaiBakap.jpg)
PH's Sungai Bakap by-election director calls for end to campaign sabotage
Penang PKR's State Leadership Council as urged an end to acts of sabotage against the campaign machinery in the Sungai Bakap by-election.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Take firm action against corruptors, PM told police Take firm action against corruptors, PM told police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718295185_TBANWARUCAP.jpg)
Take firm action against corruptors, PM told police
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged police to take stern action based on clear facts against criminals and corruptors regardless of their status.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Malay reserve land fraud victims urged to report to MACC immediately Malay reserve land fraud victims urged to report to MACC immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716964917_TANSRIAZAMBAKIjp.jpg)
Malay reserve land fraud victims urged to report to MACC immediately
Tan Sri Azam Baki said the agency has not received any reports related to such cases from other states, except the recent case in Perak.
Wed May 29 2024
![Cyclone Remal: Malaysians in affected areas urged to remain vigilant Cyclone Remal: Malaysians in affected areas urged to remain vigilant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Cyclone Remal: Malaysians in affected areas urged to remain vigilant
Malaysians requiring consular assistance can contact the High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka and in New Delhi, Wisma Putra said.
Tue May 28 2024
![Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705367366_ThaiCannabisClubO.jpg)
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
Pro-cannabis groups met Thai health minister and urged him to rethink the policy reversal.
Thu May 16 2024
![[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues [LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714967394_tbPersatuanOKUSent.jpg)
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
![Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714098358_Protestencampmentj.jpg)
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
Palestine Legal urged to probe the school's actions, which it alleges were discriminatory against those who are pro-Palestinian.
Fri Apr 26 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
![TikTok, Meta urged to step up harmful content monitoring TikTok, Meta urged to step up harmful content monitoring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712645405_TiktokMETA.jpg)
TikTok, Meta urged to step up harmful content monitoring
The platform providers are also urged to effectively address 3R-related content by referring to platform guidelines and Malaysian laws.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Muslims urged to foster responsible engagement in multicultural societies Muslims urged to foster responsible engagement in multicultural societies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712202425_DrAfifialAkitijp.jpg)
Muslims urged to foster responsible engagement in multicultural societies
Datuk Dr Afifi al-Akiti highlights the need for vigilance against the pitfalls of full-on nationalism and religious populism.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705642041_bajusukan.jpg)
Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather
The ministry announced the move in a statement today, and advised them to follow the set guidelines on national weather phenomena.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709100235_RuslinJusoh.jpg)
Illegal immigrants urged to return home through Migrant Repatriation Programme
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the programme would enable undocumented foreigners to be sent back to their home countries without prosecuted.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Citizen journalists urged to practise code of ethics Citizen journalists urged to practise code of ethics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653650961_TBRAKANMEDIA.jpg)
Citizen journalists urged to practise code of ethics
The code of ethics, sets out eight responsibilities including validity and accuracy of information as well as privacy of sources.
Wed Feb 21 2024