Smashed hotel room, narcotics found as Liam Payne death probe unfolds
Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and internal bleeding after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Malaysian arrested with more than 4.7kg of heroin at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint
A 22-year-old male Malaysian travelling in the car was arrested for suspected drug offences, authorities said in a statement.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Customs scores major drug bust, seizes 88 kg cocaine worth RM17.6 mil at KLIA Air Cargo Complex
The team from the Narcotics Branch seized four boxes containing 995 glass bottles containing capsules suspected to contain cocaine.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Eats, snorts and bereaves: Killer 'Cocaine Bear' grips Hollywood
The movie hopes to shake up Hollywood with its very loosely based-on-a-true-story tale of a giant, wild bear who overdosed on narcotics.
Mon Feb 27 2023
April 6: Appeal hearing against singer Jason Lo's acquittal on drug charge
Jason Lo was alleged to have self-administered amphetamine and methamphetamine into his body in the toilet of the Narcotics office.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana
The judges urged the government to "immediately" conduct research on the therapeutic usage of narcotics.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Police recapture two Bukit Chabang Puspen escapees
Two inmates of the Bukit Chabang Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) who escaped on Saturday have been rearrested today.
Mon May 09 2022
Facing international criticism, Singapore defends Malaysian's execution
Singapore government says the death penalty is a deterrent against drug trafficking and most of its citizens support capital punishment.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Cop who made live TikTok video during raid transferred - Deputy IGP
Razarudin said the police officer from Bukit Aman Narcotics CID will be transferred to the Johor Police Contingent headquarters.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Ayob Khan confirms woman police officer in viral 'live' TikTok post from narcotics
Ayob Khan said an initial investigation found the TikTok post of the police officer was a personal message meant to only promote her TikTok.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Former police inspector charged with bribery
Mohamad Hilmi, who was then working as a Narcotics Crime Investigating Officer was alleged to have accepted RM500 bribe for himself.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Ayob Khan issues warning against drug abusers
Federal police anti-narcotics chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has reiterated that anyone involved in illegal drug activities would be hauled up regardless of their background.
Sun Mar 27 2022
Poor supervision contributes to shortcomings in govt departments - Ayob Khan
Shortcomings in the administration of government depts are mostly caused by a lack of supervision of compliance with the SOP, said Bukit Aman Narcotics CID director Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Ayob Khan appointed Bukit Aman NCID director - PDRM
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has been appointed Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director effective Jan 25.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Criminal probe opened into stampede at outdoor rap concert in Houston that left 8 dead
City Police Chief Troy Finner said his department has opened a criminal investigation by homicide and narcotics detectives.
Sun Nov 07 2021
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