Malaysia freezes bank accounts linked to GISB after child abuse allegations
The bank accounts, holding over RM580,000, are under investigation for alleged money laundering and religious offences.
Wed Sep 18 2024
School bus driver detained for uploading video, posting photos of children
A mobile phone believed to be used in the incident has also been confiscated for further investigation.
Fri Sep 06 2024
New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland
Leanne Linard, Queensland's minister for the environment, announced a government crackdown on feeding and interfering with crocodiles.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Singer Yasin gets life imprisonment, 16 strokes of the cane over drug offences
The High Court sentenced Yasin Sulaiman after finding him guilty of possessing, cultivating, self-administering marijuana.
Thu Aug 22 2024
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Two charged with communication offences linked to influencer Esha’s death
DPP says the cyberbullying incident has negatively impacted the victim's mental and emotional health, resulting in depression.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Saudi Arabia announces SAR10,000 fine for Hajj permit violations
Saudi Arabia has announced the enforcement of a penalty of 10,000 Riyals (SAR10,000) for violating the rules of the Hajj season.
Wed May 08 2024
KKB polls: PH candidate denies committing election offences
Pang Sock Tao denied allegations she and the party machinery committed election offences while campaigning for KKB state by-election.
Tue May 07 2024
Op HRA: Three bus drivers slapped with summonses for making video calls, TikTok live while driving
Kedah JPJ said the three drivers were caught committing the offences by personnel going undercover as passengers.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Bus passengers told to report errant drivers
Aman Shah Hashim said the offences that are often detected among bus drivers using phones while driving, reckless driving and speeding.
Thu Feb 08 2024
31 KL police contingent personnel sacked until November this year - Allaudeen
The policemen, including officers, of the Kuala Lumpur police contingent, were sacked for various offences.
Wed Dec 20 2023
More than RM1.2 million in compound notices issued last month for smoking offences
The Health Ministry (MOH) issued a total of 5,041 compound notices worth RM1.25 million for smoking offences last month.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Married couple pleads guilty to committing sexual offences against child
The couple were charged with committing physical sexual assault on the teenager by touching the girl's body parts for sexual purposes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Australian police arrest 28 over $650 mln crime syndicate
The syndicate is alleged to be linked to the movement of over $648.9 million through firearm, drug, tobacco, and money laundering offences.
Wed Nov 15 2023
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024