143 illegals from Myanmar arrested in Perak waters
143 illegal immigrants from Myanmar including 134 Rohingya were arrested in Kuala Kurau waters today after their boat got stuck on the Kalumpang sand dune.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Man burnt to death in car
A 48-year-old man was burnt to death after his car caught fire at Jalan Bagan Seberang, Kampung Kuala Gula in Bagan Serai today.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Dua didakwa ingkar perundangan komunikasi dan multimedia
Dalam kes pertama, tertuduh Norimran Kusairie Ibrahim didakwa di bawah Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 kerana kesalahan menghantar komunikasi yang bersifat mengancam dengan tujuan mengugut.
Mon Nov 20 2017
Mentally ill man held for torching own house
Police detained a man believed to be mentally ill after he set fire to his own house in Kampung Parit Haji Tahir, Jalan Bahru, Kuala Kurau, near here last night.
Thu May 11 2017
Teens enroute to seafood meal with friends killed in MPV plunge
They were killed when the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) they were travelling in, skidded and plunged into a ditch.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Police find live mortar bomb during drug raid
Perak Narcotics CID chief ACP R. Ravi Chandran says the 60mm bomb was found in the 4.30am raid in Seberang Bagan.
Wed Nov 09 2016
SPAD to begin in-depth probe into Tapah bus crash
In a statement issued here, SPAD said it would also study all documents related to the management of driver and maintenance of the tour bus.
Thu Jan 15 2015
Eight passengers killed, 22 others injured in bus crash near Tapah
The bus accident took place when the bus with a capacity of 30 passengers was heading to Genting Highlands from Kuala Kurau, Parit Buntar.
Wed Jan 14 2015
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