'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
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'
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
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
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
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
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