Melaka police to introduce bike patrol squad next month
The Melaka police will set up a motorcycle patrol squad next month to curb crime and unhealthy activities in the state, says state police chief Datuk Abdul Jalil Hassan.
Sun Apr 23 2017
PPS issue: Penang govt files for judicial review to strike out ministry's order
The Penang government today filed an application for judicial review to strike out a Home Ministry's order which declared the state's Voluntary Patrol Squad (PPS) as an illegal body.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Penang government prepared to work with MACC - Guan Eng
The Penang Government is prepared to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on the state government's allocations which were approved for the Voluntary Patrol Squad (PPS).
Mon Sep 08 2014
PPS issue could have been resolved earlier - Penang Bar
The Penang Bar chairman said the police and state government should have resolved the matter earlier before it got out of hand.
Mon Sep 01 2014
PPS: Khairy agrees with arrest
Khairy Jamaluddin today said he agreed with the stern action taken by the police against the Penang Voluntary Patrol Squad (PPS).
Mon Sep 01 2014
Police detain Phee Boon Poh, record Lim Guan Eng's statement
PPS chairman Phee Boon Poh has been detained to facilitate investigations on the patrol squad set-up by the DAP-led State Government.
Sun Aug 31 2014
Penang wants court to determine legitimacy of PPS
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says the state government doesn't have any problem with the police but will leave it to the court to determine the PPS' legitimacy.
Sun Aug 31 2014
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