Macau Scam: Vegetable farmer loses almost RM800,000
Panicked that he will be arrested caused a vegetable gardener in Cameron Highlands to be deceived by a Macau Scam syndicate.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Malaysia anti-graft agency says 1MDB fugitive Jho Low believed to be in Macau
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Kee Kok Thiam had confirmed to MACC that he had met Low and other 1MDB fugitives and suspects in Macau.
Tue May 30 2023
Lecturer loses over RM2.5 million to Macau Scam
A female lecturer claimed to have lost over RM2.5 million after being deceived by a scammer who pretended to be an insurance agent early this year.
Thu May 18 2023
Chinese tourists flock to gambling hub Macau for Labour Day holiday
More than 200,000 visitors arrived in the former Portuguese city over the weekend, up from 60,000 a day recorded in previous days.
Mon May 01 2023
Big wins in Super League as JDT trounce Kedah 6-0, Selangor down Kelantan 3-0
In the last match of the night, home team Penang FC also beat visiting PDRM FC, with a scoreline of 4-2.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Religious teacher, tour agent lose more than RM128,613 in online scams
A religious teacher lost RM76,170 after being duped by a Macau Scam on Monday.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Assistant officer cheated of RM215,100 in Macau Scam
An assistant agriculture officer has lost RM215,100 after being duped by Macau Scam syndicate members posing as insurance and police officers.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Engineer loses RM2.9 million to Macau Scam
Panicked and scared that she would be detained by the police, Mohd Shuhaily said the victim followed the suspect's instructions.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Macau court sentences junket mogul to 18 years in jail - TVB
The top Macau gambling boss was found guilty of charges including enabling illegal gaming.
Wed Jan 18 2023
University lecturer loses RM1.3 million to Macau Scam syndicate
A lecturer in Iskandar Puteri lost RM1.3 million after being deceived by a Macau scam syndicate.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Student looses RM22,300 to non-existent investment scheme
Police said the victim finally realised that the investment scheme did not exist after she failed to get the promised money.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Nurse loses RM198,000 in loan to Macau Scam
A nurse lost RM198,000 which she borrowed from a bank to a Macau Scam syndicate.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Three Penang women lose RM1.7 mln to Macau Scam
Three women in Penang suffered a loss of nearly RM1.7 million after falling prey to scammers who accused them of being involved in money laundering activities.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Pensioner loses more than RM128,000 to Macau scammers
A pensioner has lost RM128,037 after falling victim to a Macau Scam syndicate.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Felda settler cheated of RM140,000 by Macau Scam
A Felda settler lost RM140,000 to a Macau Scam, according to Pekan District Police Chief Supt Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin.
Sat Dec 10 2022
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