Police recover RM7.2 million ransom money in businessman kidnapping case
Police recovered RM7.2 million of the RM20 million ransom paid by the family of a businessman kidnapped on Oct 13.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Five suspects using WeChat to kidnap victims nabbed
The criminal activities of a group using the WeChat app to find victims for ransom money were crippled when five suspects were detained here two days ago.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Police not involved with negotiations on ransom money - IGP
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar today clarified that the police were not involved in the negotiations on the ransom money to release the four Malaysians kidnapped near Pulau Ligitan, Sabah.
Fri Jun 17 2016
Five suspects detained in kidnap-murder case
The five Myanmar nationals are believed to have murdered the two Bangladeshis after they failed to get any ransom money.
Fri Dec 11 2015
Kajang kidnap: Four suspects detained, RM300,000 seized
Police also seized a purple van used by the victims father to fill the ransom money at the Sungai Chua Industrial Centre.
Sat Oct 10 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024