![Ops Nyah 1 Selangor: Police detain 52 illegal immigrants Ops Nyah 1 Selangor: Police detain 52 illegal immigrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663398542_AhmadRidhwan.jpg)
Ops Nyah 1 Selangor: Police detain 52 illegal immigrants
Police detained 52 illegal immigrants, including three "tekong", at two separate locations through Ops Nyah 1 Selangor in Kuala Langat yesterday.
Sat Sep 17 2022
!['Tekong darat' are traitors - Perlis police chief 'Tekong darat' are traitors - Perlis police chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653535919_KetuaPolisPerlisD.jpg)
'Tekong darat' are traitors - Perlis police chief
Tekong darat who are responsible for sneaking in illegal immigrants into the country can be considered as traitors, Surina said.
Thu May 26 2022
![Lighted factory buildings facilitate illegal immigrants movement into country - GOF Lighted factory buildings facilitate illegal immigrants movement into country - GOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644482587_TBPGA.jpg)
Lighted factory buildings facilitate illegal immigrants movement into country - GOF
A 'ground coordinator' was also found imposing a RM3,000 fee on each illegal immigrant for them to enter Malaysia from Thailand.
Wed May 25 2022
![Landowners involved in smuggling migrants considered as 'tekong darat' Landowners involved in smuggling migrants considered as 'tekong darat'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641388479_TBHAZANI.jpg)
Landowners involved in smuggling migrants considered as 'tekong darat'
Any landowner in the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan will be considered as a 'tekong darat' (ground coordinator) if they are found to be involved in smuggling of migrants.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![16 Myanmar illegal immigrants found in lorry, two local men arrested 16 Myanmar illegal immigrants found in lorry, two local men arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51643705423_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
16 Myanmar illegal immigrants found in lorry, two local men arrested
The PGA8 arrested two "tekong darat" and 16 Myanmar illegal immigrants after stopping a lorry in Kampung Batu Karang, Pasir Mas last Sunday.
Tue Feb 01 2022
![Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41601122491_JITRAketumrampas.jpg)
Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border
Security forces guarding the country's borders under Op Benteng have seized 2,250 kilogrammes of ketum leaves worth more than RM96,000 believed to be smuggled at the Malaysian-Thai border.
Thu Oct 22 2020
![Op Benteng: 497 migrants, 28 agents deported - Affendi Op Benteng: 497 migrants, 28 agents deported - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51601007792_AffendiBuang.jpg)
Op Benteng: 497 migrants, 28 agents deported - Affendi
A total of 497 migrants and 28 human trafficking agents (tekong darat) were deported under Op Benteng in Sarawak.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594870148_MohdYusoffMamat.jpg)
You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned
The list of other syndicates active in the same activities was also "in their hands" and had been channelled to the police Criminal Investigation Department of each state for further action.
Thu Jul 16 2020
![287 illegal immigrants, 28 tekongs arrested for encroachment 287 illegal immigrants, 28 tekongs arrested for encroachment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41590223602_950x600.jpg)
287 illegal immigrants, 28 tekongs arrested for encroachment
A total of 287 illegal immigrants and 28 tekongs have been detained by the authorities in Operasi Benteng in several border areas across the country.
Sat May 23 2020
![CMCO: 1,408 illegal immigrants, 14 'tekongs' arrested for trying to encroach our borders CMCO: 1,408 illegal immigrants, 14 'tekongs' arrested for trying to encroach our borders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589624405_pendatangasing.jpg)
CMCO: 1,408 illegal immigrants, 14 'tekongs' arrested for trying to encroach our borders
Authorities have arrested 14 'tekongs' for attempting to smuggle in illegal immigrants into the country using rat alleys.
Sat May 16 2020
![Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738907351_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
Neither the US nor Israel is a member of or recognises ICC, which issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738903941_TBstevensim.jpg)
Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations
According to Steven Sim, the facilities provided included lounges and breastfeeding rooms to accommodate mothers with small children.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team](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' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team
Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738663971_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said following the man's death, the case has resulted in two fatalities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81731337787_tengkuzafrulciie.jpg)
Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China
Malaysia does not want any party to exploit its position as a semiconductor and regional logistics hub for illegal activities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738899197_TBJoseRaulMulino.jpg)
Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal
The State Department claims that US government vessels can pass through the Panama Canal without paying.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738897448_TBRashidaTlaib.jpg)
US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit
The administration plans to keep fewer than 300 out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738897238_TBusaid.jpg)
Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say
Dozens of USAID staff on leave, hundreds of contractors laid off, and life-saving programs worldwide left in limbo.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Flood situation in Sabah, Sarawak slightly worsens this morning Flood situation in Sabah, Sarawak slightly worsens this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738894824_TBbanjirsabah.jpg)
Flood situation in Sabah, Sarawak slightly worsens this morning
A total of 5,313 evacuees now taking shelter in temporary relief centres across both states.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738841282_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul
Millions of US govt workers face a deadline to tell Trump administration whether they will accept a buyout offer or remain in their jobs.
Fri Feb 07 2025