Police arrest suspected extortionist who targets traders with foreign workers
The suspect was alleged to have sent a Whatsapp with images of a gun and bullet, as well as a death threat, to the complainant.
Fri Oct 07 2022
MACC to seek Interpol's help to trace witnesses
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will seek the assistance of Interpol to track down 10 key witnesses to assist in the investigation into the alleged protection money racket for illegal
Tue Sep 19 2017
Six-day remand for three Melaka cops
News reports stated that the three police officers were two ASPs and an inspector.
Wed May 17 2017
Two men arrested for extortion in Sungai Buloh
Two men were detained for allegedly extorting RM2,000 as protection money from workers conducting road repair works at Jalan Hospital, Sungai Buloh, yesterday.
Fri Mar 17 2017
Remand extended to Thursday for anti-crime NGO chairman
The remand order on the chairman of an anti-crime NGO has been extended until Thursday, Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Seri Mohmad Salleh said.
Tue Jun 28 2016
NGO chairman remanded over demand for protection money
Seremban Lower Courts assistant registrar Nor Anida Norhamdan issued the order to the police at 10am.
Thu Jun 23 2016
Six people detained for extorting CNY 'protection money'
Two women and four men have been detained by the police for alleged involvement in extorting Chinese New Year (CNY) 'protection money'
Fri Feb 22 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