Two men fined RM20,000 for cockfighting
The Sessions Court today fined a keropok lekor entrepreneur and a technician RM20,000 each, in default six months in jail, for their involvement in a cockfighting three years ago.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Rooster kills Indian man during banned cockfight
The rooster, with a 3-inch knife tied to its leg, fluttered in panic and slashed its owner, 45-year-old Thangulla Satish.
Sun Feb 28 2021
5 senior citizens among 14 nabbed for cockfight gambling
The cockfight gambling each lasting 20 minutes with the gamblers placing bets of between RM500 and RM1,000.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Cockfighting event in Labuan broken up amid COVID-19 pandemic
At least 16 birds (roosters) were seized and four men arrested after police broke up a cockfighting session in a jungle area of Kampung Sungai Bangat.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Cockfighters reap Year of Rooster bonus in Thailand
Although cockfighting is banned in many countries on grounds of animal cruelty, it is a lucrative business in Thailand as well as a popular pastime.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Baby and 7-year-old girl among six killed in south Mexico
At least one of the six victims in Monday's killing in the municipality of Chilapa was related to the town's former police chief.
Wed Nov 11 2015
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