Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai
The drug trafficking syndicate hid the drugs in LED light sockets and used courier services to distribute it to overseas markets.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Suspected Malaysian drug smuggler shot dead at fishing port in Indonesia
The drug trafficker, identified only as Sahrir, was killed when he attempted to flee from a raid on a fishing boat mounted by BNN at the Muara Angke fishing port.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Six Malaysians among 14 suspects charged over massive drug haul in Perth, Australia
14 suspected members of an international drug ring, including six Malaysians, have been charged in Australia over a Aus$200 million (US$145 million) seizure of crystal meth.
Fri May 27 2016
Police bust international drug ring, seize RM50mil worth of drugs
Police busted one of the biggest international drug syndicate with the arrest of 17 of its members and seized 370kg of drugs with street value worth RM51 million.
Sat May 16 2015
Families plead for lives of Australians on death row in Indonesia
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, members of the "Bali Nine" drug ring, have lost their final appeals for clemency.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Taiwan makes island's biggest heroin bust in 20 years
Taiwan police cracked a major drug ring, confiscating 229 kilograms (504 pounds) of heroin in their biggest seizure of the drug for 20 years.
Sun Nov 17 2013
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