![Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720420944_landslide.jpg)
Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing
Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: Heavier penalties for illegal importers of E-waste
The government will be enforcing amendments to the Environmental Quality Ac 1974 that will increase penalties for illegal importation of E-waste to a maximum fine of RM10 million.
Wed Jun 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: 26 June 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Sultan slams MFL's penalties on Selangor FC
2. Illegal e-waste importers to face heavier penalties
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Sultan slams MFL's penalties on Selangor FC
2. Illegal e-waste importers to face heavier penalties
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Wed Jun 26 2024
![SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Former employees claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment against women.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717737228_Householdwaste.jpg)
Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold
While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia's daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717664454_tbSaigonJointStock.jpg)
Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say
Police said Truong My Lan had illegally transferred $1.5 billion out of Vietnam and moved $3 billion into the country.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717556879_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border
Migrants caught crossing illegally could be quickly deported or turned back to Mexico under the measure.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716952170_MalaysianImmigratio.jpg)
Immigration Dept deports 232 Indonesians via sea from Tawau
Immigration Department advises all foreign nationals to ensure they have valid travel documents or work permits before entering Sabah.
Wed May 29 2024
![Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly used incendiary language to accuse immigrants in the US illegally of fueling violent crime.
Fri May 24 2024
![Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705367366_ThaiCannabisClubO.jpg)
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
Pro-cannabis groups met Thai health minister and urged him to rethink the policy reversal.
Thu May 16 2024
![Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts
They were jointly charged with keeping eight parts of a Java mouse-deer, a protected species, without a valid licence, in a container.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows
Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the US illegally as part of his campaign to win back the White House.
Sat Apr 13 2024
![Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712882019_TBSHALOM.jpg)
Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion
Avitan Shalom faces two charges of illegally trafficking six guns and unauthorised possession of 158 bullets.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711703040_MACC.jpg)
Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC
The MACC believes that the senior police officer recently detained on suspicion of accepting bribes to protect illegal activities in Kuala Lumpur, was not acting alone
Fri Mar 29 2024