Flood situation improves in Kedah, Johor and Selangor
According to Public Info Banjir, the water levels of Sungai Bidor in Hilir Perak and Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak exceeded the warning level.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Water surge tragedy: Eatery worker recalls last conversation with Aszura
Aszura Bani lost her life in the water surge incident at Sungai Kenjur, Bidor, when she stopped by to eat at the eatery where she works.
Thu Feb 08 2024
86 escape detainees recaptured so far - Police
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said another 43 individuals are still on the loose.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Farm workers feed a hungry stranger, then blow the whistle
The farm supervisor said the Rohingya man in his 20s was disoriented, weak, barefoot and famished when he showed up.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Bidor breakout: Remaining 75 escapees likely hiding in Tapah, Bidor - Police
Police said this was based on investigations conducted on escapees who were apprehended in Op Kesan, which entered its fifth day today.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Another escaped detainee recaptured, bringing to 54 detainees recaptured as of today - Perak Police Chief
Another illegal immigrant who escaped from the Immigration Depot in Bidor, Tapah, died in a road accident last night.
Mon Feb 05 2024
131 escape from immigration depot in Bidor, one dies in crash - Police
The illegal immigrants escaped from the men's block of the Bidor Immigration Detention Depot yesterday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Perak records increase in flood victims as of this morning
According to Drainage and Irrigation Department, the water at Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong was receding, but still at a dangerous level.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Aidiladha: Slow-moving traffic along major highways
PLUS said traffic was slow northbound from Slim River, Perak to Sungkai, as well as from Bidor to Tapah and Tapah to Gopeng.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Preliminary report on chopper crash to be announced in 30 days - Wee
The preliminary report into the crash involving the Eurocopter EC120B helicopter in Bidor last Sunday will be announced within 30 days.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Cause of helicopter crash near Bidor being investigated
The Transport Ministry's Air Accident Investigation Bureau and the Royal Malaysia Police forensics unit have begun investigations in the location of the Eurocopter EC120B helicopter crash.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Ismail Sabri extends condolences to family of pilot in Eurocopter crash
Ismail Sabri extended his condolences to the family of the Eurocopter pilot, Tsz Kin Richard Chan, who was found dead at the crash site near Bidor today.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Bidor chopper crash second fatal incident involving Eurocopter EC120B in Malaysia
The fatal helicopter crash in Bidor on Sunday is the second fatal incident involving the Eurocopter EC120B model.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Pilot of missing helicopter found dead
Police said the body was found in the cockpit of the helicopter by members of the search and rescue team this morning.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Pilot of missing helicopter found alive
Wee said the pilot was found at 8.20 am today and rescuers were working to move the pilot to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.
Mon Sep 12 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024