![From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal' From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661262272_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will now count convicted murderers and drug traffickers as neighbours.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621953931_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor
Johor police detained 20 drug traffickers in a special operation in the state from July 16 to 22.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623304406_COVID.jpg)
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Drug traffickers in East and Southeast Asia found ways to evade COVID-19 curbs to boost trade and diversify production.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620895006_RazarudinHusain.jpg)
Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled
Drug traffickers who thought Raya night was an opportune time to smuggle drugs were surprised to find the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Marine Police (PPM) patrol was as just as tight.
Thu May 13 2021
![25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005 25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620340411_drugtraffickers.jpg)
25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005
At least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu May 06 2021
![Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612577692_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate
It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![Four Indonesian drug traffickers nabbed in Bintulu Four Indonesian drug traffickers nabbed in Bintulu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435017728_Gari.jpg)
Four Indonesian drug traffickers nabbed in Bintulu
Police arrested four Indonesian drug traffickers in a raid at a bus stop near an oil palm plantation along the Bintulu-Miri road at 4pm yesterday.
Sun Aug 20 2017
![Malaysia moves closer to scrapping mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers Malaysia moves closer to scrapping mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478531744_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Malaysia moves closer to scrapping mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers
Capital punishment is mandatory in Malaysia for murder and drug trafficking, among other crimes.
Mon Aug 07 2017
![Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71500716705_JokoWidodo.jpg)
Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers
"Be firm, especially to foreign drug dealers who enter the country and resist arrest. Shoot them because we indeed are in a narcotics emergency position now," Widodo said in a speech.
Sat Jul 22 2017
![Pahang police detain two drug traffickers and seize 2.26kg heroin Pahang police detain two drug traffickers and seize 2.26kg heroin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500087645_Dadah.jpg)
Pahang police detain two drug traffickers and seize 2.26kg heroin
Both suspects who were in their 30s were detained at about 12.30am while waiting for clients in a Toyota Vios car in the car park.
Sat Jul 15 2017
![Bukit Aman 'stings' ambitious plan of drug syndicate attempting comeback, RM1 million ganja seized Bukit Aman 'stings' ambitious plan of drug syndicate attempting comeback, RM1 million ganja seized](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41497097258_BukitAman.jpg)
Bukit Aman 'stings' ambitious plan of drug syndicate attempting comeback, RM1 million ganja seized
Last Wednesday, Bukit Aman's Special Tactical Intelligence Narcotics Group, better known as STING, thwarted the efforts of the five suspected drug traffickers.
Sat Jun 10 2017
![Trend among drug traffickers to use teens as 'pushers' worrying - AADK Trend among drug traffickers to use teens as 'pushers' worrying - AADK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81446778415_syabu.jpg)
Trend among drug traffickers to use teens as 'pushers' worrying - AADK
This group of people, usually between the age of 12 and 18, are still immature and ignorant as compared to older ones who would be subject to heavier sentences if found guilty.
Wed Dec 28 2016
![Two Malaysians with 20kg of syabu detained in Palembang Two Malaysians with 20kg of syabu detained in Palembang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81446778415_syabu.jpg)
Two Malaysians with 20kg of syabu detained in Palembang
The duo, aged 27 and 22, are believed to be members of an international drug trafficking syndicate from Malaysia.
Sat Oct 08 2016
![Philippines' Pacquiao preaches death penalty Philippines' Pacquiao preaches death penalty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51456238763_MannyPacquiao.jpg)
Philippines' Pacquiao preaches death penalty
The eight-division champion and devout evangelical Christian used his first senate speech to argue for capital punishment, calling it lawful and moral "especially in the eyes of God".
Mon Aug 08 2016
![Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte endorses killing corrupt journalists Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte endorses killing corrupt journalists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41464416873_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte endorses killing corrupt journalists
Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday that corrupt journalists were legitimate targets of assassination.
Wed Jun 01 2016