US-Sino tensions help spawn China card game craze
Guandan, a poker-like card game that has been around for decades, but has gained fresh life among venture capitalists.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Political party division head leader among six nabbed for gambling
Police detained six men, including a political party's division leader, who were engrossed in playing poker at a house in Taman Tapah Indah.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Op Ambang Merdeka: Five nabbed for gambling
Five men were arrested while they were playing poker at Jalan Penchala 7, Kampung Sungai Penchala early yesterday.
Tue Sep 01 2020
CMCO: Nine nabbed for gambling in Sungai Petani
Nine men, including a 16-year-old, were arrested while they were playing poker at a house in Taman Ria, Sungai Petani last night.
Wed May 27 2020
World Cup betting: Malaysia's Paul Phua may be allowed to visit ailing mom
Phua told the court May 22 he wants to return to Malaysia because his mother is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer.
Sat May 30 2015
No compromising with Malaysians involved with '14K Triad' - Zahid
The Home Ministry will not compromise with Malaysians linked to the triads and an international drug trafficking syndicate known as the '14K Triad'.
Tue Jan 06 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