![NTF, Op Benteng to be disbanded Dec 31 - Affendi NTF, Op Benteng to be disbanded Dec 31 - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672238059_AffendiBuang.jpg)
NTF, Op Benteng to be disbanded Dec 31 - Affendi
The NTF which comprises 18 security agencies tasked to safeguard the country's borders at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be officially disbanded on Dec 31.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Border security control duties continue despite end of Op Benteng in June Border security control duties continue despite end of Op Benteng in June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648208015_TBHAZANIGHAZALI.jpg)
Border security control duties continue despite end of Op Benteng in June
Police security control duties along the country's border areas will continue despite the termination of Op Benteng this June.
Wed Apr 06 2022
!['Op Benteng' strength will be increased if necessary - Affendi 'Op Benteng' strength will be increased if necessary - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81648911326_AffendiBuang.jpg)
'Op Benteng' strength will be increased if necessary - Affendi
The strength of 'Op Benteng' will be increased with additional members if necessary, following the reopening of the country's borders starting yesterday.
Sat Apr 02 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases rise to 3,684 in Malaysia, First supply of Pfizer's COVID-19 pills arrives in South Korea [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases rise to 3,684 in Malaysia, First supply of Pfizer's COVID-19 pills arrives in South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases rise to 3,684 in Malaysia, First supply of Pfizer's COVID-19 pills arrives in South Korea
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Thu Jan 13 2022
![Op Benteng under National Task Force will end this June - Hamzah Op Benteng under National Task Force will end this June - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642063109_DatukSeriHamzahZa.jpg)
Op Benteng under National Task Force will end this June - Hamzah
The Op Benteng to combat entry of illegal immigrants under the National Task Force (NTF) will end in June this year, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Rela's role not only to control traffic at weddings Rela's role not only to control traffic at weddings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633608986_AnggotaRela.jpg)
Rela's role not only to control traffic at weddings
The volunteer team has a bigger and more important role, which is to help maintain peace and the people's well-being in the country.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Tanjung Balau tragedy: More feared missing - MMEA Tanjung Balau tragedy: More feared missing - MMEA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639733249_DatukMohdZubilMat.jpg)
Tanjung Balau tragedy: More feared missing - MMEA
Mohd Zubil said this was based on the information obtained from victims who survived the incident.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638710968_remanibu.jpg)
Migrant smuggling syndicate members detained in Johor
Johor police have detained 12 members of a migrant smuggling syndicate dubbed as 'Geng Janggut' through Op Benteng at three locations around the city and Kulai on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sun Dec 05 2021
![Selangor MMEA busts human trafficking syndicate in Klang Valley Selangor MMEA busts human trafficking syndicate in Klang Valley](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636359298_MohammadRosliKassi.jpg)
Selangor MMEA busts human trafficking syndicate in Klang Valley
Police said the syndicate,'Ibu Ani', was responsible to move illegal immigrants in and out of Malaysia through unauthorised routes.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![Op Benteng helps to curb smuggling activities Op Benteng helps to curb smuggling activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607780561_ATM.jpg)
Op Benteng helps to curb smuggling activities
Ikhmal Hisham said a total of 16,069 illegal immigrants were also detained during the same period, and 2,326 of them were deported.
Wed Oct 20 2021
![JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632815965_TBKASTAMjpg.jpg)
JKDM intensifying operations against migrant smuggling
JKDM is intensifying operations to prevent migrant smuggling which looks set to increase despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![Kedah police to tighten border control to prevent smuggling of ketum leaves Kedah police to tighten border control to prevent smuggling of ketum leaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629898985_TBRAMPASDADAH.jpg)
Kedah police to tighten border control to prevent smuggling of ketum leaves
Kedah police will tighten control at the state's border area to prevent smuggling of ketum leaves to Thailand following its government's action of removing the plant from its list of dangerous drugs.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Ismail Sabri's appointment ensures continuity in fight against COVID-19 Ismail Sabri's appointment ensures continuity in fight against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626007154_TBPakMail.jpg)
Ismail Sabri's appointment ensures continuity in fight against COVID-19
The appointment of Ismail Sabri will enable the National Recovery Plan (PPN) to stay on track, including in efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and implement the vaccination programme.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Boat carrying illegals sinks after ramming MMEA vessel Boat carrying illegals sinks after ramming MMEA vessel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71627992999_Operasilaut.jpg)
Boat carrying illegals sinks after ramming MMEA vessel
Mohd Rosli said that MMEA had detained 19 foreigners, including two Indonesian women, who were trying to leave the country illegally.
Tue Aug 03 2021
![Cross-border crimes on the rise in East Coast states - GOF Cross-border crimes on the rise in East Coast states - GOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625475011_HasanBasriAhmadSa.jpg)
Cross-border crimes on the rise in East Coast states - GOF
Hasan Basri said GOF thwarted 296 cases with 252 arrests and involving seizures worth over RM10.2 million from January to June 31, 2020.
Mon Jul 05 2021
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025