Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours
The victim said he noticed the fence of the house, his wife's car and his neighbour's car were splashed with red paint.
Thu Jan 25 2024
898 Ah Long detained in Op Vulture as of August - Dewan Rakyat told
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said 196 of them have been charged in court.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Five Ah Long members nabbed in Johor
Five men believed to be members of an Ah Long syndicate who made threats against victims who failed to pay up loans, were arrested in a series of raids in Iskandar Puteri yesterday.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Four men charged with criminal intimidation, committing mischief against borrowers
Four men appeared on charges of criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement and committing mischief against 11 borrowers of money from illegal money lenders or 'Ah Long'.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Bukit Aman investigates 644 unlicensed money lending cases
A total of 644 unlicensed money lending or 'Ah Long' cases were investigated from January to September this year.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Contractor loses RM60,000 for RM250,000 loan
A contractor lodged a police report claiming he lost RM60,000 which he paid to a loan shark purportedly as processing fee for a fast loan.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Entrepreneurs should borrow from Tekun Nasional, not Ah Longs - Wan Junaidi
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) called on micro-enterprises to reach out to its agency, TEKUN Nasional for hassle-free financing assistance and not go to loan sharks.
Wed Jul 21 2021
KPKT to revoke licence of community credit companies acting like 'Ah Long'
Community credit companies that are identified acting as 'Ah Long' when dealing with borrowers will face stern actions including having their operating licenses revoked.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Selangor police cripple 10 Ah Long syndicates
A total of 38 individuals from 10 illegal loan syndicates or Ah Longs were detained by police in separate raids conducted in Selangor (from June 3 to 8) early this month.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Two nabbed over Ah Long activities in Batu Pahat
Ismail said that the first suspect was remanded for seven days until June 2, while the second was remanded until June 5.
Mon May 31 2021
Police bust four Ah Long syndicates with arrest of 29 in Penang, Perak - Bukit Aman
Bukit Aman JSJK in collaboration with Penang JSJK raided 12 locations in Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara in Penang and in Kerian, Perak from 6 am to 10 am.
Sun Apr 11 2021
'Datuk' arrested for posing as senior police officer
The Datuk who introduced himself as a senior police officer from Bukit Aman, offered to help the victim settle the debt with the loan shark.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Police summon Youtubers over Ah Long threat claims
The investigation is ongoing under Section 436 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire.
Thu Oct 08 2020
12 men detained over "Ah Long" syndicate
The police detained 12 men for allegedly running illegal money-lending business or "Ah Long" in a week-long raid conducted at several locations in Batu Pahat, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur last week.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024