![Retired teacher loses RM91,980 to online scammers Retired teacher loses RM91,980 to online scammers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41609083676_ScamGeneric.jpg)
Retired teacher loses RM91,980 to online scammers
The online scam syndicate conned the woman with legal action for being allegedly involved in money-laundering activities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Govt considering tightening laws to protect Malaysians from work scams - PM Anwar Govt considering tightening laws to protect Malaysians from work scams - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676027911_PMBangkok.jpg)
Govt considering tightening laws to protect Malaysians from work scams - PM Anwar
PM Anwar said the government was considering tightening laws to protect Malaysians from being conned by syndicates offering fake job offers abroad.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![1MDB management had conned Najib over investment agreement - Witness 1MDB management had conned Najib over investment agreement - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648041731_najib.jpg)
1MDB management had conned Najib over investment agreement - Witness
The High Court today was told that the management of 1MDB had conned Najib Razak and the company's BOD into entering an investment agreement with PSI.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Scams: Businesswoman loses RM680,276, contractor duped of almost RM100,000 Scams: Businesswoman loses RM680,276, contractor duped of almost RM100,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631260872_scam.jpg)
Scams: Businesswoman loses RM680,276, contractor duped of almost RM100,000
A businesswoman from Karak lost RM680,276 after being conned into investing in a non-existent housing project introduced by her good friend.
Thu Nov 11 2021
![Used car dealer swindled of RM158,800 by man Used car dealer swindled of RM158,800 by man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Used car dealer swindled of RM158,800 by man
A used car dealer in Pahang has been conned by a man who allegedly failed to deliver eight cars to him.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Student conned of almost RM100,000 by Macau Scam Student conned of almost RM100,000 by Macau Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592475541_scamgeneric.jpg)
Student conned of almost RM100,000 by Macau Scam
A 21-year-old female student here was RM99,040 poorer Tuesday after falling victim to a Macau Scam syndicate on Tuesday.
Thu Jun 18 2020
![MCO: Self-proclaimed hero who conned police identified MCO: Self-proclaimed hero who conned police identified](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587113634_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
MCO: Self-proclaimed hero who conned police identified
Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, said there was nothing to be proud of if he could deceive the authorities and escaped the roadblocks.
Fri Apr 17 2020
![Women conned by handsome, rich, fair-skinned men in Love Scam syndicates - DPM Women conned by handsome, rich, fair-skinned men in Love Scam syndicates - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71462373530_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Women conned by handsome, rich, fair-skinned men in Love Scam syndicates - DPM
The Dewan Rakyat was told today, 1,773 individuals have been arrested during the same period.
Wed May 18 2016
![Con man caught by his victims Con man caught by his victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71391675690_295x200.jpg)
Con man caught by his victims
A 26-year-old man who allegedly conned dozens of people in the Klang Valley was caught in a shopping mall on Tuesday after victims banded together to trap the suspect themselves.
Thu Feb 06 2014
![Woman conned by foreigner Woman conned by foreigner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/51360108486_295x200.jpg)
Woman conned by foreigner
A 50-year-old single mother lost RM209,000 to a foreigner who claimed to be a contractor
Fri Nov 22 2013
![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