Female salesperson loses almost RM400,000 in fraud investment
A female salesperson suffered a loss of RM382,517 after being duped by an offer from a foreign currency investment company that offered a profit of three per cent within three minutes.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Female clerk looses over RM100,000 in love scam to 'doctor'
A female clerk of a private company lost RM152,200 after befriending a 'doctor' on social media who promised to marry her.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Police raid online scam call centre, nine individuals nabbed
Nine people, including seven foreigners were detained on suspicion of being involved in an online scam, in a raid on a luxury condominium unit at Jalan U-Thant, here, yesterday.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Nine Chinese nationals, local woman arrested for online fraud
Police arrested nine Chinese nationals and a local woman in two separate raids in Jalan Ampang last Monday for suspected involvement in fraudulent online selling of cosmetics.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Second-hand goods dealer cheated of RM15,000 by 'Perqaseh rep'
The victim only realised he was cheated when he did not receive the licence as promised up till now.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Company executive loses RM1.3 million in Macau Scam
A man suffered losses amounting to RM1.3 million after he was allegedly contacted by an IRB officer who claimed the victim has a company registered in his name apart from having tax arrears.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Cops bust fraud syndicate offering jobs through e-commerce platforms
Police said the modus operandi of the syndicate is to offer jobs through the WhatsApp application.
Fri Jun 18 2021
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