![Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
![Shark attacks woman swimming in Sydney Harbour Shark attacks woman swimming in Sydney Harbour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447148008_sharkjaws.jpg)
Shark attacks woman swimming in Sydney Harbour
Police said the woman, believed to be aged in her 20s, was found with "a serious injury" to her right leg.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706182110_TBAHLONGANCAM.jpg)
Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours
The victim said he noticed the fence of the house, his wife's car and his neighbour's car were splashed with red paint.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![US woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas US woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701764172_TBSharkjpg.jpg)
US woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas
While fatal shark attacks are not common in The Bahamas, at least two others have been reported recently.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Peninsula loan shark engages Sibu gang for debt recovery Peninsula loan shark engages Sibu gang for debt recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687939750_TBMohdAzman.jpg)
Peninsula loan shark engages Sibu gang for debt recovery
Police exposed the operations of unlicensed money lenders who employed a local group to use violent tactics in debt collection.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693986623_TBSHARKATTACKjpg.jpg)
Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast
Both hulls of the vessel have been damaged following several shark attacks, the AMSA said in a statement.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Notice of vacancy for Pelangai state seat submitted to EC - Pahang Speaker Notice of vacancy for Pelangai state seat submitted to EC - Pahang Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660635497_SPRGeneric.jpg)
Notice of vacancy for Pelangai state seat submitted to EC - Pahang Speaker
Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin handed the notice to Datuk Zamree Hamli following the death of incumbent Datuk Seri Johari Harun.
Mon Aug 21 2023
![Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692275086_TBJohariHarun.jpg)
Pahang Speaker shares news about Johari Harun's death in plane crash
Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin shared the news about the death of the state exco, Datuk Seri Johari Harun
Thu Aug 17 2023
![Mohd Sharkar appointed as Pahang State Assembly Speaker Mohd Sharkar appointed as Pahang State Assembly Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672294465_DatukSeriMohdShar.jpg)
Mohd Sharkar appointed as Pahang State Assembly Speaker
Former Lanchang State Assemblyman Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin was today appointed as the Pahang State Assembly Speaker.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41460820453_SharkFin.jpg)
Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty
Desperate Indonesian fishers are setting out across the Arafura Sea in record numbers, with 46 fishing boats detected since June this year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![British-Belgian teen becomes youngest person to fly solo around the world British-Belgian teen becomes youngest person to fly solo around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661410927_MackRutherford.jpg)
British-Belgian teen becomes youngest person to fly solo around the world
Mack Rutherford landed at an airfield near the Bulgarian capital Sofia after flying 54,124 km and visiting more than 30 countries.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51501165557_Shark.jpg)
Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance
Kathy Hochul orders state agencies to step up surveillance off Long Island beaches following a string of five shark attacks in recent weeks.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![In an ancient shark showdown, 'Jaws' may have doomed 'The Meg' In an ancient shark showdown, 'Jaws' may have doomed 'The Meg'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654059230_SHARK.jpg)
In an ancient shark showdown, 'Jaws' may have doomed 'The Meg'
An examination of the zinc content of teeth from sharks both living and extinct is providing clues about the largest-known shark.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654059982_TBSEAGRASS.jpg)
World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast
Australian researchers revealed they have discovered a seagrass stretching 180 km in Western Australia's Shark Bay.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![Loan shark gang busted in Bayan Lepas Loan shark gang busted in Bayan Lepas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71587725771_WomenHancuffsGeneric.jpg)
Loan shark gang busted in Bayan Lepas
Police busted a loan shark gang following the arrest of eight men in a Bayan Lepas raid for offering loans without a licence on Friday.
Sun Apr 03 2022
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025