![Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699001290_wildlifeUSzoos.jpg)
Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos
The trafficked animals often arrive in dire conditions, strapped to smugglers' legs, in luggage wrapped up in cellophane or toilet papers.
Sat Nov 04 2023
![Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695186640_migrant.jpg)
Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days
The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641356476_penyeludupPATI.jpg)
Research shows how smugglers 'help' Indonesian migrant workers return home
This form of return migration, which we call 'return smuggling', is a longstanding issue between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015 Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687425833_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015
The discovery of camps and graves on the Thai side of the border in 2015 led authorities in Thailand to crack down on people smugglers.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666145681_HAITI.jpg)
More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico
Smugglers often tell migrants that they've reached Puerto Rico even though Mona island is uninhabited and inhospitable.
Wed Oct 19 2022
![Rare US raid in Syrian gov't-held zone kills Islamic State arms smuggler Rare US raid in Syrian gov't-held zone kills Islamic State arms smuggler](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622178297_BasharalAssad.jpg)
Rare US raid in Syrian gov't-held zone kills Islamic State arms smuggler
A rare US helicopter raid on a government-held village in Syria's northeast killed an Islamic State militant hiding out there.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663119816_COLOMBIA.jpg)
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644845053_KetumKuala.jpg)
Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves
Two local ketum leaf smugglers on a luxury passenger boat crashed the boat into a MMEA vessel in their attempt to escape at 5.8 nautical miles west of Kurung Tegar beach, here, yesterday.
Mon Feb 14 2022
![Channel will swallow more migrants heading for Britain, charities say Channel will swallow more migrants heading for Britain, charities say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637897319_FRANCE.jpg)
Channel will swallow more migrants heading for Britain, charities say
Neither the peril of the crossing nor the $2,500 per person that charities say the smugglers charge appear to deter them.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Ketum leaves smugglers now focus on hilly areas to avoid detection - GOF Ketum leaves smugglers now focus on hilly areas to avoid detection - GOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598178687_JabatanKimiaKelant.jpg)
Ketum leaves smugglers now focus on hilly areas to avoid detection - GOF
Smugglers have now been detected changing their modus operandi by concentrating on hilly areas to smuggle ketum leaves.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang teens to get COVID-19 jabs starting tomorrow, Wildlife smugglers sneaking back as COVID-restrictions ease
Catch up on the top stories of the day, in just 3-minutes!
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Smugglers enticing hard-hit rural folk by winning hearts and minds Smugglers enticing hard-hit rural folk by winning hearts and minds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624459863_TBSELUDUP.jpg)
Smugglers enticing hard-hit rural folk by winning hearts and minds
Economic hardship and aggressive enticement by criminal syndicates are causing more and more people from rural communities throughout Malaysia to become accomplice to illegal smuggling activities.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![Policeman fires shots at smuggler's car to avoid being rammed in Peringat Policeman fires shots at smuggler's car to avoid being rammed in Peringat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620230473_DCPShafienMamat.jpg)
Policeman fires shots at smuggler's car to avoid being rammed in Peringat
A policeman was forced to open fire at a car believed to be owned by a fireworks smuggler after the driver tried to ram him in Kampung Peringat, Kota Bharu.
Wed May 05 2021
![Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61619934669_MiniDJI.jpg)
Customs Dept mulls getting seven more drones for border surveillance
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) plans to have seven more drones for use to carry out border surveillance, especially to identify illegal jetties used by smugglers.
Sun May 02 2021
![UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611385779_LONDON.jpg)
UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths
The case cast a shocking new light on the lengths migrants will go to to reach Britain and the gangs exploiting their desperation.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025