Car rams police van on Paris' Champs Elysees, driver dead
The man, who was known to French security services, died in the incident and the Paris prosecutor's counter-terrorism unit said it had opened an investigation.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Eight Indonesians deported for possession of Daish images
Eight Indonesians were deported by the Federal Police (Bukit Aman) Special Branch's Counter Terrorism Unit after one of them was found keeping pictures showing Daish's militant influence on his mobile
Thu Jan 12 2017
States to have Special Branch Counter Terrorism Unit - IGP
A Special Branch Counter Terrorism Unit will be set up at all state police contingents nationwide to monitor and counter the Daish militant activities.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Seven arrested on suspicion of planning terrorist attack
Seven individuals, aged between 26 and 50, have been arrested by Royal Malaysia Police counter terrorism unit on suspicion of plotting a series of terrorism at several locations in the country.
Sun Jan 24 2016
Malaysian police nab suspect linked to assassination plot of Maldives president
The Royal Malaysian Police said that the arrest was made on October 28 by the department's counter-terrorism unit.
Fri Oct 30 2015
IS server militant hacker channelled information to attack US security forces
Ardit Ferizi's arrest was made based on a provisional arrest warrant which alleged that he had provided material support to the IS.
Fri Oct 16 2015
Police arrests 17 for suspected militant attacks in Kuala Lumpur
Police through its Counter-Terrorism Unit arrested 17 people, two of whom had recently returned from Syria for suspected violence in KL.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Plane may have made 'air turn back', counter terrorism units activated
There is a possibility that the missing MH370 aircraft made an air turn back. Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said intelligence agencies and counter terrorism units activated.
Sun Mar 09 2014
Indonesian police shoot dead suspected militant
Police from the counter-terrorism unit Detachment 88 shot dead Thursday a single-named suspect called Suardi.
Fri Oct 18 2013
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024