Each detainee pays RM2000 to see family - Chuah
Each detainee is believed to have paid about RM2,000 to policemen who were allegedly in cahoots with a man who escaped police custody on July 9, as an inducement to take them to meet family members.
Tue Jul 18 2017
Detainee's escape: Police gathering evidence to finalise IP
The police are still gathering evidence to complete the investigation paper (IP) on an escaped detainee's case before embarking on the next course of action.
Wed Jul 12 2017
Escaped detainee was actually brought to meet family, not for treatment
He said reports that the men had escaped after seeking treatment at the Balik Pulau Hospital were not true.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Penang police step up security as precaution against terrorist threats
State Police chief Datuk Chuah Ghee Lye said the police had stepped up patrols and surveillance in the wake of the terrorist attacks abroad.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Syabu worth RM700,000 wrapped like CNY gifts seized
The Special Task Force for Anti-Vice, Gambling and Gangsterism (STAGG) from Bukit Aman conducted surveillance at the supermarket from 4pm to 7.30pm before arresting the 44-year-old man.
Wed Feb 01 2017
Bomb used to rip ATM machine in Melaka
An automated teller machine (ATM) of a bank in Taman Ayer Keroh Height here was bombed today and a certain amount of money from the machine was stolen.
Tue Oct 13 2015
Bersih 4: 12 detained in Malacca
The individuals were arrested for wearing yellow t-shirts printed with 'Bersih 4' which is prohibited under the Printing Presses Order.
Sun Aug 30 2015
Police rescue five amok victims after over six-hour standoff
Police rescued a family of five who were used as ransom in a standoff that lasted over six hours after an armed man ran amok today.
Sun May 17 2015
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?
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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