Tawau welding fume incident: Two more workers die
ACP Fadil Marsus said Jamaluddin Yalo and Yadi Lalo, both Indonesians aged 25 years, died in the emergency unit at the hospital at 6.30pm.
Wed May 24 2017
Police shoot to overpower charging samurai sword wielding drug pusher in Tawau
Policemen had to open fire thrice to overpower a man suspected to be a drug pusher who charged at them with a Samurai sword in Brumas near here last Thursday, ACP Fadil Marsus said.
Sat May 20 2017
Police seize five kilogrammes of drugs from drug mule
The 46-year-old suspect who had just arrived from Kuala Lumpur was detained based on information gathered by a Sabah Narcotic CID-Tawau police cooperation.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Security guard dies after being stabbed during supper
Tawau district police chief ACP Fadil Marsus says in the 10.25pm incident, the victim, aged 49, was trying to break up a brawl between a 30-year-old suspect and another man.
Sat Feb 11 2017
Use of illegal route among factors sunken boat tragedy goes unnoticed - police
He says the use of such an unknown route by boat operator was not only illegal, but had put innocent lives at risks.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Tawau boat capsize: Nine bodies recovered
Tawau police chief, ACP Fadil Marsus says three of the bodies, a male, a female and a child found were found in the Malaysian waters.
Thu Feb 09 2017
13 Indonesians missing in boat tragedy off Batu Payung
Tawau police chief ACP Fadil Marsus says the 15 victims comprised 12 men and three women including five children.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Tawau helicopter crash: 19 including pilot injured
19 people were injured in a helicopter crash in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balung today morning.
Tue Oct 04 2016
Strict action against cops allowing illegal immigrants into country - Police
The police will take action against dishonest personnel found guilty of allowing illegal immigrants to enter the country's waters.
Tue Sep 20 2016
Skeletal remains of murder victim found on Tawau beach
The remains were discovered around 1.30pm by some residents who were visiting a nearby cemetery in conjunction with Aidilfitri.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Tawau police shoot dead man on most wanted list
Police today shot dead a man on their 'most wanted' list, who was believed to have been involved in more than 20 robberies in the district.
Mon Jun 13 2016
Teenager stabbed to death while helping friend in a row
Tawau police chief, ACP Fadil Marsus said the deceased was identified as Mahmud Kurniawan, 16, who had two stab wounds on the neck and abdomen.
Tue Feb 16 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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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
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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