Man who slashed lawyer jailed one year, fined RM10,000
A labourer who was previously fined RM5,000 for slashing the head and left hand of a lawyer who had rebuked him for not wearing a face mask in a supermarket, was today ordered to serve a year in jail.
Fri Mar 18 2022
High Court to review case of man fined RM5,000 for slashing lawyer
Samasiveng was charged with slashing the head and left hand of Gurcharan Singh who rebuked him for not wearing a face mask in a supermarket.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Insurance agent held for provoking, obstructing police
Police arrested an insurance agent for allegedly provoking and insulting a police officer by disputing a compound issued against him for not wearing a face mask at a petrol station in Sri Damansara.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Instafamous fined RM1,500 for not wearing face mask
The fine was issued for violating the SOPs set by the National Security Council after the man turned up to give a statement at the Putrajaya district police headquarters.
Tue May 04 2021
Condo managements have no authority to compound residents violating SOP - Ismail Sabri
A viral posting on social media stated a one-year-old child being fined RM100 by the management of a condominium in Ampang for not wearing a face mask while in the elevator.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Police deny man compounded for not wearing face mask in front of house
Police have denied that a senior citizen was issued a RM1,000 compound for not wearing a face mask in front of his house as reported by a local newspaper today.
Fri Dec 11 2020
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?
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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