Police record statements from a 'Datuk Seri', lawyer over falsified foreign exchange documents
Police took statements from a woman 'Datuk Seri' and a lawyer believed to conduct foreign currency exchange transactions using the name of Tunku Mahkota Johor.
Sun Oct 10 2021
Johor cops probe fake documents on foreign currency exchange
Johor police are investigating a scam using a fake letter of undertaking to conduct foreign exchange of US dollars to Malaysian using the name of Tunku Mahkota of Johor (TMJ).
Fri Oct 08 2021
Money changers conference to attract regional heavyweights
Currency exchange and remittance industry experts will converge on September 5 to 6, in Kuala Lumpur for the largest industry conference in the region.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Greece arrests Russian suspected of running $4 bln bitcoin laundering ring
Police sources identified him as Alexander Vinnik, 38, who was arrested after a tip-off in a small beachside village in northern Greece on a US warrant.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Currency exchange shop in Ipoh loses RM2 million to three robbers
The three men wearing fully covered crash helmets entered the currency exchange shop at about 6.45 pm as it was about to close for business.
Wed May 17 2017
Will the ghost of 1998 haunt the Ringgit?
There seems to be no respite for the Ringgit: it lost 6% in the past month and has been dubbed one of the worst performing emerging Asian currencies.
Tue Dec 06 2016
GST: Currency fluctuation impacts price of Chinese traditional medicine
If the Yuan appreciates, then prices of Chinese traditional medicine will increase, or falls if it is the other way round.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Increase in currency exchange rate won't affect Malaysians from studying in US
US Embassy's deputy chief of mission Edgard D. Kagan believes the currency exchange rate won't discourage M'sians from studying in the US.
Sun Jan 25 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?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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