
Abu Sayyaf: Who, where and what they've done
Overview of the Abu Sayyaf group: their origins, methods, and recent victims.
Wed Apr 27 2016

DNA confirms head found is Bernard Then's - IGP
Philippine authorities have verbally confirmed that the head found in the country's south belongs to Malaysian kidnapped victim, Bernard Then Ted Fen.
Sat Dec 19 2015

Police submit application to extradite 2 suspects in Bernard Then's murder
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar says the application to extradite the two men was made through the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Foreign Ministry.
Fri Dec 11 2015

Abu Sayyaf kidnap: IGP dismisses claims of another arrest made
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar dismisses claims that a relative of Khadafi Muktadil, one of the suspects in the kidnap of two Malaysians in Sandakan in May, had been detained.
Sat Dec 05 2015

DNA test will confirm if headless corpse is Bernard Then's - IGP
The Royal Malaysian Police will get DNA samples from the kidnap victim's family members to be sent to the Philippines as soon as possible, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar says.
Thu Nov 19 2015

Government has done its best to free Bernard Then - Zahid
The Deputy Prime Minister says the kidnappers had earlier promised to free both victims, but later they fixed several additional conditions which were unacceptable to the Malaysian negotiators.
Thu Nov 19 2015

Thien determined to survive for the sake of family
Thien, 50, said throughout her captivity she kept telling herself to remain strong in order for her to be with her family again.
Wed Nov 11 2015

No ransom paid for Thien's release - Ahmad Zahid
The close collaboration between Malaysian and Philippine authorities and negotiations between the Malaysian authorities and her captors led to her release.
Tue Nov 10 2015

One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports
After almost six months in captivity, Ocean King Seafood Restaurant manager, Thien Nyuk Fun, has been released by the Abu Sayyaf group.
Mon Nov 09 2015

Police give assurance on Sabah's safety
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have been carrying out close surveillance over Sabah's waters following the kidnap of two Malaysians in Sandakan on May 14, said Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
Sun Oct 11 2015

Sandakan kidnapping: Incident in Sabah recurs
The calm environment on the East Coast of Sabah was once again shaken with the kidnapping of a woman and a man at Ocean King Restaurant in Sandakan on Thursday.
Sat May 16 2015

How does space travel affect astronaut health?
Here is an explanation of some of the effects on human health caused by space travel.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Can you distinguish between reality and deepfake?
Currently, Malaysia has no specific laws regulating deepfake technology.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
Animated filmmakers now aim to be included to the best picture race after being shut out for several years.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Emotional trauma piles up for Ukraine's children three years after invasion
Teachers, psychologists and children are used to living in a state of chronic exhaustion without a clear end in sight, experts say.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025