Home Ministry establishes border security agency to address transborder crime
AKS followed the re-branding and upgrading of the Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP) and involved various departments and agencies, via the National Blue Ocean Strategy.
Mon Nov 02 2015
Increased influx of illegal immigrants through Kelantan - UPP
The Kelantan Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP ) announced that there was an increased influx of illegal immigrants entering Malaysia through the state this year.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Kedah anti-smuggling unit arrests 20 illegal immigrants at bus stop
The Kedah Anti-Smuggling Unit arrested 20 illegal immigrants at the Changlun bus stop Monday.
Mon Jan 20 2014
UPP Kedah foiled smuggling attempt of cannabis worth RM245,000
UPP foiled an attempt to smuggled cannabis from Thailand weighing 96.56 kilograms worth RM245,000.
Mon Jul 22 2013
Liquor and firecrackers smuggling attempt foiled
The Bukit Kayu Hitam Anti-Smuggling Unit (UPP) foiled an attempt to smuggle in an assortment of liquor, firecrackers and fireworks worth RM3,000 at Jalan Putra, Air Hitam, Jitra, yesterday.
Thu Jan 17 2013
Home Ministry denies govt agencies supply firecrackers during festivals
The Home Ministry today denied that Customs Department and the Anti-Smuggling Unit were responsible supplying firecrackers during festivals.
Tue Nov 20 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024