Drop in street crime may be due to lockdowns - Tengku Maimun
Street crime cases last year recorded the lowest number, with a 57.5 per cent drop in the number of registrations; this could be attributed to the imposition of the various movement control orders.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Hong Kong police fire shots in knife attack, three injured
Three people were injured Sunday after Hong Kong police fired shots to stop a knife attack on a man, in a rare case of violent street crime in one of Asia's safest cities.
Sun Oct 02 2016
KL records drastic decline in street crime rate in 2015
The street crime rate in the federal capital showed a drastic decline of 37.7 per cent or by 439 cases last year compared to 2014.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Disposal of street crime cases within three days - Chief Justice
The courts will fast-track and dispose off street crime cases within three days for those accused who had pleaded guilty.
Sat Apr 11 2015
PDRM urged to step up intelligence
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) should step up its intelligence to curb street crimes, especially involving firearms, which is now on the rise, former IGP, Tan Sri Musa Hassan.
Sun Aug 18 2013
IGP: 'Drastic' measures needed to fight crime
Police will be proposing to the government several drastic measures in efforts to tackle street crime, according to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
Wed May 29 2013
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
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