Malaysians lose US$12.8 bln to scams in a year, equivalent to three pct of nation's GDP
According to the State of Scam Report 2024, about 70 per cent of scam victims did not report their cases to the authorities.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Donald Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election
The former president lamented that he was trailing Kamala Harris among American Jews.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance
Post-pandemic cost hikes in raw materials, labor, and freight hit Tupperware's margins hard.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Retired nurse loses over RM1.9 million in non-existent investment scam
Police said the victim was promised a profit within a month but until now, had not received any returns as pledged.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Tennis - 'My heart dies every time I lose,' Osaka says after US Open exit
Naomi Osaka is trying to figure out how to better cope with the setbacks after being given a crash course in early Grand Slam exits.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Olympics: Boxing - French heartbreak as Bennama loses, Ngamba wins refugee team's first medal
Cindy Ngamba made history by winning the refugee Olympic team's first-ever medal.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Bursa Malaysia rises at early trade amid mixed Wall Street
In the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 248 versus 222, with 355 counters unchanged, 1,660 untraded and 89 suspended.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Motor racing - Russell loses Belgian GP win over car weight issue, Hamilton new winner
George Russell had led Lewis Hamilton home in a Mercedes one-two after he opted for a one-stop strategy.
Mon Jul 29 2024
United Airlines flight loses wheel on takeoff, lands safely with no injuries
The aircraft lost a landing-gear wheel when it took off from Los Angeles but landed safely in Denver, its planned destination.
Tue Jul 09 2024
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
The Kuala Lumpur High Court found there was no arguable case warranting a full hearing of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt
The High Court today has dismissed kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi's RM100 million suit against the police and government.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Claims that Malaysia will lose 3.2 mln hectares of natural forests being studied - Nik Nazmi
NRES views the claims seriously as it involved the ministry's commitment of retaining 50 pct forest cover in the country.
Tue May 28 2024
Housewife loses RM20,000 in jewellery over lottery ticket
The woman was deceived with a promise of a 10 pct commission to help a foreigner claim the prize for a winning lottery ticket.
Tue May 21 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024