Three Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims return to Tawau
Three Malaysians who were released by Abu Sayyaf militants on March 27 after being kidnapped for eight months, arrived at Tawau Airport, here today.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Dental officer remanded for outrage of modesty claims
A dental officer has been remanded for three days effective today to facilitate investigations into claims he outraged the modesty of at least five secondary school students here.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Police seize five kilogrammes of drugs from drug mule
The 46-year-old suspect who had just arrived from Kuala Lumpur was detained based on information gathered by a Sabah Narcotic CID-Tawau police cooperation.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Police arrest teenager with six tins of syabu at Tawau Airport
The Malaysian teenager was arrested at 11.15am, by a squad of policemen from the district's narcotics division, at the arrival hall, as soon as she arrived from Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Haze: Flights cancelled, delayed at Tawau Airport
Two departure and arrival flights at the Tawau Airport were cancelled because of limited visibility due to the haze today.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Police arrest foreign woman who stripped naked on Mount Kinabalu
Police today arrested a foreign woman believed to have stripped naked on Mount Kinabalu at the Tawau airport.
Tue Jun 09 2015
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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
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?
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