![UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720312434_KeirStarmer.jpg)
UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism
Elon Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Keir Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Saving the children from sexual abuse [COLUMNIST] Saving the children from sexual abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61438042972_CHILDABUSE.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Saving the children from sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse, paedophilia, and grooming can start unnoticed, as it often begins with small, everyday actions that go unrecognised.
Thu Sep 12 2024
![Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721814209_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Police, AGC, MCMC to coordinate investigation, prosecution in cybercrime cases - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said issues of online misconduct, scams and sexual grooming of children in the country cannot be allowed to persist.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705748685_WanitaTrauma.jpg)
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police
The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712293423_fadhlinajpg.jpg)
Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said safeguarding children in the social media ecosystem remains a priority for the ministry.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Sending-off ceremony was memorable - Agong Sending-off ceremony was memorable - Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706607881_Agong.jpg)
Sending-off ceremony was memorable - Agong
"I felt like I was the groom," said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695875004_funeral.jpg)
Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies
Survivors said hundreds of people were at the wedding celebration when flares ignited a ceiling decoration as the bride and groom danced.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656471705_GhislaineMaxwell.jpg)
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking
Maxwell was convicted in December of five charges, including sex trafficking a minor, for recruiting and grooming four girls.
Wed Jun 29 2022
![Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel' Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642397151_CAMELS.jpg)
Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel'
For 400 riyals the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars are at stake.
Mon Jan 17 2022
![South Africa hit by fourth COVID wave driven by Omicron South Africa hit by fourth COVID wave driven by Omicron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638521495_AFRICA.jpg)
South Africa hit by fourth COVID wave driven by Omicron
Top scientist Michelle Groome said the country was facing an "unprecedented rise" in infections over a short time due to Omicron.
Fri Dec 03 2021
![Teacher charged with 32 counts of unnatural sex, sexual grooming of students Teacher charged with 32 counts of unnatural sex, sexual grooming of students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631869907_TBpolisjpg.jpg)
Teacher charged with 32 counts of unnatural sex, sexual grooming of students
Mohd Faizal Amir, 32, pleaded not guilty after all the charges were read out to him before Judge Intan Nurul Farena Zainal Abidin.
Fri Sep 17 2021
![Cosmetics entrepreneur, friend remanded over alleged sexual grooming Cosmetics entrepreneur, friend remanded over alleged sexual grooming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623396169_usahawanmkosmetik.jpg)
Cosmetics entrepreneur, friend remanded over alleged sexual grooming
A cosmetics entrepreneur and his friend who were suspected of making obscene and sexual communication involving minors have been remanded for three days at the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court.
Fri Jun 11 2021
![MaGIC and ScaleUp Malaysia collaborate to further develop startup industry MaGIC and ScaleUp Malaysia collaborate to further develop startup industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602475593_MaGIC.jpg)
MaGIC and ScaleUp Malaysia collaborate to further develop startup industry
The collaboration is geared to groom 5,000 startups and attract two unicorns in the next five years.
Wed Mar 24 2021
![6 charged with raping, grooming 13-year-old girl 6 charged with raping, grooming 13-year-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614609961_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
6 charged with raping, grooming 13-year-old girl
Six men including two teenagers were charged in the Kuala Kangsar Sessions Court with raping and grooming a 13-year-old girl.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Body of bridegroom-to-be Naim Hariri found this morning - Police Body of bridegroom-to-be Naim Hariri found this morning - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61609037761_PDRM.jpg)
Body of bridegroom-to-be Naim Hariri found this morning - Police
The body of groom-to-be, Naim Hariri Kamaruddin, 31, was found at 8.55am today, at Pantai Alur Tuman.
Sun Dec 27 2020
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![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