Samurai dance teacher moves online as Tokyo Olympics bans foreign spectators
With a samurai sword "katana" and an iPad, Minamoto is now showing students the arts of the samurai on Zoom calls.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Four Pakistanis attacked with Samurai sword in robbery
Unable to bear the pain after being inflicted with slash wounds, the Pakistanis released the two robbers who escaped with the armed man in a Proton Wira in the 9.40am incident.
Sun Sep 10 2017
Police shoot to overpower charging samurai sword wielding drug pusher in Tawau
Policemen had to open fire thrice to overpower a man suspected to be a drug pusher who charged at them with a Samurai sword in Brumas near here last Thursday, ACP Fadil Marsus said.
Sat May 20 2017
Two masked men rob goldsmith shop of jewellery worth RM80,000
The robbery by the two masked men armed with a hammer and samurai sword was over in less than four minutes and escaped in a white Perodua Viva.
Sat Dec 05 2015
Muhdalena aware of her actions in amok incident, court told
The former IIUM student was aware when she and a man ran amok with a samurai sword at the Prime Minister's Department in 2012.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Robbery victim bravely tails suspects
The 33-year-old victim followed the robbers to Ampang which led to their immediate arrest while they ate at a fast food restaurant.
Sun Jun 08 2014
Pistol and 11 bullets found during police raid in Bangsar
A police spokesman said in the 3.30am raid, the man was at home and tried to attack police with a samurai sword but he was overpowered and arrested.
Thu Sep 05 2013
Hand grenade, bullets, sword seized, six arrested
The police seized a hand grenade, an assortment of bullets and a samurai sword from a flat in Machang Bubuk.
Sun Aug 25 2013
Case of woman who ran amok in PM's office postponed again
The trial of Muhdalena Ahmad who allegedly ran amok with a man armed with a samurai sword in front of the Prime Minister's office last year has been postponed again to Aug 23.
Tue Jul 30 2013
Woman who ran amok outside PM's department diagnosed with depression
Muhdalena Ahmad, who allegedly ran amok with a man armed with samurai swords outside PM's department, has been diagnosed with depression.
Wed Jun 12 2013
Couple given three warnings before shots
A man armed with a samurai sword who ran amok in the vicinity of the Prime Minister's Department last year surrendered only after being shot at and sustaining injuries.
Wed Apr 24 2013
Man with samurai sword arrested in Lahad Datu
The police arrested a man in Jalan Tanjung Labian here because he is believed to have links with the Sulu intruders.
Thu Mar 14 2013
Lady who ran amok at PMO fit for trial
Muhdalena Ahmad who allegedly ran amok with a samurai sword near the Prime Minister's Office last July is fit to stand trial.
Tue Nov 06 2012
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
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