Singapore aquarium diver killed in stingray attack
A Singaporean diver has died after being struck on the chest by stingray in a closed underwater attraction in the city-state, the aquarium's owners said Wednesday.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Abu Sayyaf kidnap: IGP dismisses claims of another arrest made
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar dismisses claims that a relative of Khadafi Muktadil, one of the suspects in the kidnap of two Malaysians in Sandakan in May, had been detained.
Sat Dec 05 2015
Government has done its best to free Bernard Then - Zahid
The Deputy Prime Minister says the kidnappers had earlier promised to free both victims, but later they fixed several additional conditions which were unacceptable to the Malaysian negotiators.
Thu Nov 19 2015
Thien determined to survive for the sake of family
Thien, 50, said throughout her captivity she kept telling herself to remain strong in order for her to be with her family again.
Wed Nov 11 2015
No ransom paid for Thien's release - Ahmad Zahid
The close collaboration between Malaysian and Philippine authorities and negotiations between the Malaysian authorities and her captors led to her release.
Tue Nov 10 2015
Musa confirms release of abducted Sandakan restaurant manager
The release of the 50-year-old manager of the Ocean King Seafood Restaurant was the result of months of negotiations and coordinated effort among the relevant authorities.
Mon Nov 09 2015
One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports
After almost six months in captivity, Ocean King Seafood Restaurant manager, Thien Nyuk Fun, has been released by the Abu Sayyaf group.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Sandakan kidnapping: Victims' families get phone calls asking for ransom
The caller also asked for money to pay for the victims' food and beverage, and also for medical cost for one of the victims who's a diabetic.
Sat May 23 2015
Ocean King: Kidnapping inside job says Sabah police commissioner
The Ocean King Restaurant kidnapping is likely masterminded by 'insiders', said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman.
Sun May 17 2015
Kidnapping incident will not affect tourism in Sandakan - Tourism association
The kidnapping incident at Ocean King restaurant on Thursday will not stop tour operators from carrying on with their businesses in the district.
Sun May 17 2015
Report presence of illegal immigrants, ESSCom tells ESSZone village heads
Village heads and chairmen of ESSZone should have a profile of their respective villages, including illegal immigrants, said ESSCom's ACP Hashim Justin.
Sun May 17 2015
Sandakan kidnapping: Incident in Sabah recurs
The calm environment on the East Coast of Sabah was once again shaken with the kidnapping of a woman and a man at Ocean King Restaurant in Sandakan on Thursday.
Sat May 16 2015
Sandakan kidnapping: Police alerted over armed kidnappers, two victims
The Philippine police have been alerted for possible interdiction, in the event four gunmen and their two victims were headed their way.
Fri May 15 2015
Police hunting for Ocean King Restaurant kidnappers and victims
Police are still on the lookout for the four suspects who kidnapped two people at a seafood restaurant in Sandakan last night.
Fri May 15 2015
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