Musa confirms release of abducted Sandakan restaurant manager
The release of the 50-year-old manager of the Ocean King Seafood Restaurant was the result of months of negotiations and coordinated effort among the relevant authorities.
Mon Nov 09 2015
One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports
After almost six months in captivity, Ocean King Seafood Restaurant manager, Thien Nyuk Fun, has been released by the Abu Sayyaf group.
Mon Nov 09 2015
12 years' jail & 2 whipping for raping underage girl
The Sessions Court here today sentenced a former restaurant manager to 12 years' jail and two strokes of the cane for raping an underage girl before marrying her.
Mon Feb 03 2014
Restaurant manager-rape suspect to enter defence
Suspect Riduan Masmud, 40, was charged with raping a schoolgirl, 12, in a car by the roadside on Feb 18, 2013.
Wed Dec 11 2013
AG to proceed with statutory rape case in Sabah
The prosecution will proceed with the case of a 13-year-old girl in Sabah who was allegedly raped by a 40-year-old restaurant manager.
Wed May 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