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
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget
IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024
ANALYSIS - World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks
A top concern for countries and companies is how to pay for conservation, with the COP16 talks aiming to develop new initiatives.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Situation in South China Sea safe, under control - Adly
Adly Zahari clarifies that reports of Chinese maritime assets near country's border mainly involve its Coast Guard, not its naval warships.
Mon Oct 21 2024
MOHE sets agenda to boost higher education cooperation ahead of ASEAN Chairmanship 2025
Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry said all higher education institutions must be involved to successfully implement the ASEAN chairmanship agenda.
Mon Oct 21 2024
King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim welcomes nine new foreign envoys and appoints two Malaysian diplomats in a ceremony at Istana Negara.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports
Israel demands IDF "active enforcement" to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and rebuilding military infrastructure near the border.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Prabowo Subianto's cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including two re-appointments.
Mon Oct 21 2024