Seven men arrested, syabu worth RM1.5 million seized
Police arrested five men and seized 41.81 kg of syabu, packed in Chinese tea packets, in raids in Pokok Sena and Bertam last week.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Padang Terap to be developed to boost border trade - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government plans to undertake several infrastructure projects, including road construction.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Two men nabbed, 1.35 tonnes of ketum leaves seized in Kedah
Urine tests were also carried out by AADK on 33 individuals, found six of them positive for methamphetamine and heroin, Mohd Mahiri said.
Tue May 31 2022
Floods: Two more relief centres opened in Kedah
Two more temporary flood relief centres (PPS) have been opened in Kedah, bringing the total number of operational PPS to 12 as of 8 am today, sheltering 840 people from 227 families.
Sun Nov 07 2021
Firemen rescue 16 Pokok Sena residents trapped in flood
Sixteen residents from three families in Kampung Kotan, Pokok Sena were trapped in a flood that occurred after heavy rain this evening.
Sat Oct 30 2021
MetMalaysia: Heavy rain expected in three states until Friday
The areas involved in Kedah are Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Kulim and Bandar Baharu.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Emergency Proclamation: PH MPs, opposition need not join special committee - Mahfuz
Mahfuz said the Prime Minister and the Perikatan Nasional government is the government that has seized the people's mandate.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Addy Kanna, Alvin Goh detained under POCA for two years - Bukit Aman
They would all be detained at the Simpang Renggam Special Rehabilitation Centre (PPK) in Johor; Pokok Sena PPK in Kedah; Bentong PPK in Pahang.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Motion against Macron's statement debated in Parliament's special chamber
Pokok Sena MP Datuk Mahfuz Omar today tabled a motion proposing that the government take firm action and strongly protest against the statement made by French President Emmanuel Macron
Tue Nov 03 2020
EMCO at Pokok Sena Prison extended until November 7 - Ismail Sabri
EMCO extended to ensure that the COVID-19 chain is completely broken in Pokok Sena Prison, especially among staff.
Fri Oct 23 2020
MAF sets up treatment centre at Pokok Sena Prison to curb COVID-19
Team B Komp 2 (Medication) was mobilised to assist the Kedah Health Department and will be in operation on Tuesday.
Sun Oct 18 2020
EMCO at Pokok Sena Prison in Kedah, seven localities in Sabah
Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be implemented at the Pokok Sena Prison in Kedah, six localities in Semporna and one locality in Kunak in Sabah from Oct 11 to 24.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Two landfills in Kedah to be upgraded to WTE plant - Zuraida
She said two WTE plants were sufficient for the state and the landfills would then be cleared to be turned into recreational parks.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Home Ministry says juvenile was murdered at Asrama Akhlak Pokok Sena
The incident in which a teenager was allegedly beaten to death by fellow inmates happened at Asrama Akhlak in Pokok Sena, Kedah and not at Pokok Sena Rehabilitation Centre as reported.
Wed Nov 23 2016
No need for AES if Kejara is enforced - Mahfuz
There is no need to fine road users under the AES if the Kejara demerit point system is enforced, said Datuk Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena).
Thu Mar 17 2016
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024