![Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707299584_BIndianfirecracke.jpg)
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Kwai Chai Hong ushers in CNY with mahjong-inspired installation Kwai Chai Hong ushers in CNY with mahjong-inspired installation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707205409_TBkwaichaijpg.jpg)
Kwai Chai Hong ushers in CNY with mahjong-inspired installation
The loud clacking of the Mahjong tiles is said to mimic the sound of the firecrackers that are set off to drive away misfortune.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699603685_TBNewDelhijpg.jpg)
Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog
Friday's rain comes two days before the Diwali festival, when many people defy a ban on firecrackers, causing a spike in air pollution.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690767770_firecrackers.jpg)
Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse
More than 200 houses surrounding the unauthorised warehouse were damaged by the explosion, affecting 365 people.
Mon Jul 31 2023
![Police tracking individuals playing fire crackers on apartment balcony Police tracking individuals playing fire crackers on apartment balcony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681853164_residensiPRMAMeru.jpg)
Police tracking individuals playing fire crackers on apartment balcony
ACP Yahaya Hassan said the police detected the video through a Twitter account using the name 'Megatz' yesterday.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![Girl believed to be playing with firecrackers suffers 46 pct burns Girl believed to be playing with firecrackers suffers 46 pct burns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/71529456359_BungaApi.jpg)
Girl believed to be playing with firecrackers suffers 46 pct burns
It is believed to have been caused by fire from a kerosene lamp hung in front of the house to ignite the firecrackers.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Police awaiting KDN policy, guidelines to legalise fireworks, firecrackers - IGP Police awaiting KDN policy, guidelines to legalise fireworks, firecrackers - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675490237_TBbalaipolis.jpg)
Police awaiting KDN policy, guidelines to legalise fireworks, firecrackers - IGP
PDRM is waiting for policy and guidelines from the KDN on the authorisation of burning activities as well as the sale of fireworks and firecrackers.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Fire crackers worth RM408,943 seized, three men arrested Fire crackers worth RM408,943 seized, three men arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674461988_ShuhailyMohdZain.jpg)
Fire crackers worth RM408,943 seized, three men arrested
Police arrested three men and confiscated various types of firecrackers worth RM408,943 and drugs in Batu Maung last Thursday.
Mon Jan 23 2023
![Three hurt in explosion while cleaning fireworks disposal site in Sentul Three hurt in explosion while cleaning fireworks disposal site in Sentul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650989962_TBMERCUNLETUP.jpg)
Three hurt in explosion while cleaning fireworks disposal site in Sentul
Three workers were injured while cleaning a firecracker and fireworks disposal site at the Sentul district police headquarters (IPD) this afternoon.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Police dispose of firecrackers worth RM 4.1 million Police dispose of firecrackers worth RM 4.1 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650985438_TBMERCUNLUPUS.jpg)
Police dispose of firecrackers worth RM 4.1 million
Police have disposed of 1,059 boxes and 35 gunny sacks of firecrackers and fireworks of various types, estimated to be worth RM4.1 million, seized in a raid at two premises in Taman Kepong.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Firecrackers meant for Aidilfitri worth RM83,000 seized Firecrackers meant for Aidilfitri worth RM83,000 seized](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650016887_Firecrackersmeant.jpg)
Firecrackers meant for Aidilfitri worth RM83,000 seized
The Region 2 Marine Police Force (PPM) seized various types of firecrackers with an estimated value of RM83,000 in an 'Op Kontraban' raid in Batu Pahat, Johor, yesterday.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Boy, 11, loses three fingers in firecracker mishap Boy, 11, loses three fingers in firecracker mishap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621003322_JariPutusmainmer.jpg)
Boy, 11, loses three fingers in firecracker mishap
An 11-year-old boy lost three fingers on his right hand in a firecracker explosion in Kampung Kedai Buloh, Kota Bharu on Wednesday (May 12).
Fri May 14 2021
![Police nab four individuals over Sentul firecrackers incident Police nab four individuals over Sentul firecrackers incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621001344_balingmercun.jpg)
Police nab four individuals over Sentul firecrackers incident
Four individuals including two boys were detained on suspicion of setting off illegal firecrackers and throwing them at policemen in an incident at the Sri Perak apartments in Bandar Baru Sentul here.
Fri May 14 2021
![Man injured by homemade firecracker Man injured by homemade firecracker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620972549_mercunbola.jpg)
Man injured by homemade firecracker
A 23-year-old man may lose his right wrist after a homemade firecracker exploded in his hand in Kampung Batu Papan, Gua Musang yesterday.
Fri May 14 2021
![Five nabbed for smuggling cigarettes, firecrackers worth over RM1 mln Five nabbed for smuggling cigarettes, firecrackers worth over RM1 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620462650_Mercun.jpg)
Five nabbed for smuggling cigarettes, firecrackers worth over RM1 mln
A senior citizen was among five men arrested for allegedly smuggling firecrackers and cigarettes worth more than RM1 million in Pasir Gudang, Muar and Johor Bahru yesterday.
Sat May 08 2021