Retiree loses RM60,000 in parcel scam
The victim received a call from an individual claiming to be from the post office regarding the unclaimed package, police said.
Tue May 24 2022
Student cheated by parcel scam syndicate
An acquaintance with a man on Facebook two weeks ago proved disastrous when the victim lost RM2,000 in a parcel scam.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Bank clerk loses RM65,700 in parcel scam
A bank clerk loses RM65,700 after being cheated by a parcel scam syndicate which claimed that she had received a package containing valuable items and money in an incident.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Woman loses RM84,950 to parcel scam
A woman claimed she lost RM84,950, believed to be to a parcel scam over a branded bag, purportedly from the United States of America.
Thu Apr 30 2020
3 M'sians face more severe punishment for parcel scam
The news portal said Hiu Sheng Fatt, Ooi Lun Xiang and Tee Jia Yong came to Singapore on July 14 this year to withdraw S$143,800 (S$1=RM2.99) - spoils of the scam - from Hui's UOB bank account.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Parcel scam cases in Penang rise by 100 percent in 2015 - Police
Crime cases involving parcel scam syndicates in Penang rose by more than 100 percent last year.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Cybercrimes: Parcel scams incur biggest loss
Among all the cyber and multimedia crimes conducted in Malaysia, parcel scams seemed to be the most popular choice for perpetrators throughout 2012.
Tue Nov 26 2013
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