Secret societies behind 'piang' car business - Ayob Khan
Secret society members still active in the state are believed to be behind the illegal sale of repossessed cars ('piang' car business).
Thu Dec 31 2020
Police crackdown on secret societies regardless of race - Deputy IGP
He said police were now focusing on eradicating all notorious activities related to secret societies such as loan shark syndicates, prostitution, violence and extortion.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Police monitoring gangsterism in Sitiawan - Gan
Perak CID chief Datuk Gan Tian Kee said police were aware of such activities in the area and believe among secret societies involved in the areas are Geng 04, 08, 24 and 36.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Police have identified gang leaders in the country - Deputy IGP
Police have identified leaders of secret societies in the country and are expected to arrest them in a special operation to be conducted soon.
Tue May 02 2017
72 organisations found to have links to underworld - Nur Jazlan
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has gazetted a total of 72 organisations as unlawful after they were found to be linked to secret societies, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Four suspects detained for exploiting foreign women, children - Khalid
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar in his Twitter account said they comprised a taxi driver and three caretakers, all members of the syndicate.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Ops Cantas Khas 2: Selangor cops nab 76 gang members
Selangor police have detained 137 individuals since the launch of Ops Khas Cantas 2 on August 6, said Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Every gang has its own assassin, says ex-gang member
For every gang in the country, there is someone called 'Fin', who is willing to do just about anything upon being instructed, including murder.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Police deny issuing name list of secret societies leaders
The media release, purportedly issued by PDRM corporate communication head ACP Datin Asmawati Ahmad, was a hoax.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Zahid to discuss security issues during Italy work visit
The Deputy Prime Minister is interested to know how Italy tackles security issues such as terrorism threat, migration and curbing secret societies.
Sun Nov 29 2015
23 organisations declared as secret societies
All were found to be carrying out activities detrimental to public order, such as operating as syndicates for drug trafficking, prostitution, gambling and car thefts.
Tue Feb 17 2015
Police tracks down 1,200 people link with secret society in Penang
The Penang police are tracking down 1,200 people, believed to be members of 14 secret societies which are active in the state.
Mon Sep 09 2013
Police will still act even if secret societies protected by politicians, VIPs
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the law enforcement authorities will not compromise with anyone involved in criminal activities.
Sun Sep 01 2013
Police display logos of 49 secret societies
People should understand the meaning of the logos and refrain from getting involved in any secret societies.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Revealing list of secret societies not premature, says Najib
The prime minister said the people anticipated firm action by the authorities following recent reports of an increase in violent crimes.
Thu Aug 29 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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?
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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
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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