![Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668865779_UkraineRussiaconfl.jpg)
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit
During the raid, 20 women and 23 men, all Vietnamese nationals, were working to clean and process swiftlet birds' nests, police said.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023 UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695097880_Sudanesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023
UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais ‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718085859_tbAlSudaisHaji.jpg)
‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais
Those who do not have a permit risk committing a sin and engaging in forbidden acts by violating syariah, the report stated.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717583588_TBSPRM.jpg)
Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe
The marriage registrar received funds from a company owner to register marriages without going through the prescribed procedures.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![US seeks UN backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal US seeks UN backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal](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)
US seeks UN backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
The draft calls on Hamas to accept the deal and "fully and implement its terms without delay and without condition.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716346290_Israelistrike.jpg)
Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says
Any ceasefire would arise solely within the framework of a deal, an official said.
Fri May 31 2024
Consider This: EC Appointments - Choosing Custodians of the Vote
The recent retirement of Election Commission chairperson, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, has raised critical questions about his successor. This, coupled with the recent appointments of two EC members made without Parliamentary Select Committee consultation, have sparked calls from civil society groups for a complete overhaul of the appointment process. How crucial is transparency and independence in the selection of those who oversee our democratic processes? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director of Tindak Malaysia, and Ngeow Chow Ying, Convener of Projek SAMA.
Tue May 28 2024
![VEP at Malaysia-Singapore border to be enforce on Oct 1 - Loke VEP at Malaysia-Singapore border to be enforce on Oct 1 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716875838_AnthonyLokeSiew.jpg)
VEP at Malaysia-Singapore border to be enforce on Oct 1 - Loke
Anthony Loke said enforcement action will be taken against anyone driving foreign motor vehicle without vehicle entry permit.
Tue May 28 2024
![Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716774373_tbCycloneRemal.jpg)
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
![Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716268424_electricspoon.jpg)
Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Researchers claim the electrified spoon can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium.
Sun May 26 2024
![Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly used incendiary language to accuse immigrants in the US illegally of fueling violent crime.
Fri May 24 2024
![Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713838974_Trumpjpg.jpg)
Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends
Donald Trump's defence team rested its case in the criminal hush money trial without calling the former US president to testify.
Wed May 22 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Come hell or high water: Iran has topped the league [COLUMNIST] Come hell or high water: Iran has topped the league](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716258822_TBMURALRAISI.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Come hell or high water: Iran has topped the league
With or without the complicity of the dark force of the Mossad, the fact is Iran is not experiencing any chaotic transition of power.
Tue May 21 2024
![Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1 Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715179312_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Travellers from 36 low-risk countries allowed to use autogate facility from June 1
The move would expedite immigration clearance process without compromising security measures and address congestion at entry points.
Thu May 16 2024