![Malaysia-US to establish counter-messaging centre in fight against terrorism Malaysia-US to establish counter-messaging centre in fight against terrorism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71448030695_BarackObama.jpg)
Malaysia-US to establish counter-messaging centre in fight against terrorism
Najib pointed out that Southeast Asia was not immune from the threat of violent extremism as there were groups operating in the region and aligned to the IS militant group.
Fri Nov 20 2015
![French, Russian raids in Syria kill 33 IS militants in 72 hours French, Russian raids in Syria kill 33 IS militants in 72 hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447839344_RussiaSyriaAirstrike.jpg)
French, Russian raids in Syria kill 33 IS militants in 72 hours
Dozens of IS fighters were also wounded in the raids on weapons depots, barracks and checkpoints in the militants' de facto Syrian capital of Raqa.
Wed Nov 18 2015
![This is why Paris attacks get more news coverage than other terrorist attacks This is why Paris attacks get more news coverage than other terrorist attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447774753_parisattack.jpg)
This is why Paris attacks get more news coverage than other terrorist attacks
Why this attack? Why didn't the suicide bombs the day before in Lebanon, or the slaughter of more than 100 college students in Kenya earlier this year, draw such an outcry?
Wed Nov 18 2015
![Obama urges Russia to join renewed effort to eliminate IS Obama urges Russia to join renewed effort to eliminate IS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447685798_BarackObama.jpg)
Obama urges Russia to join renewed effort to eliminate IS
Obama and Putin agreed during a 35-minute meeting on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Turkey on the need for a political transition in Syria, saying events in Paris had made it all the more urgent.
Mon Nov 16 2015
![Turkey says warned France over Paris attacker Turkey says warned France over Paris attacker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447506812_950x600.jpg)
Turkey says warned France over Paris attacker
Turkish police "notified their French counterparts twice - in December 2014 and June 2015" about a suspected IS militant Omar Ismail Mostefai.
Mon Nov 16 2015
![Hishammuddin attributes death threats to strong stance against IS Hishammuddin attributes death threats to strong stance against IS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81438077470_HishammuddinHussein.jpg)
Hishammuddin attributes death threats to strong stance against IS
Hishammuddin said he revealed the information due to the worrying developments of late, particularly the terror attacks in Paris last Friday.
Mon Nov 16 2015
![France's 'flawed' policy in Middle East partly to blame for attacks - Assad France's 'flawed' policy in Middle East partly to blame for attacks - Assad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447518099_BasharalAssad.jpg)
France's 'flawed' policy in Middle East partly to blame for attacks - Assad
Bashar al-Assad condemned deadly attacks by IS militant group in Paris but said the West's "flawed" policies in Syria was partly to blame.
Sat Nov 14 2015
![IS militant group claims Paris attacks that killed 128 IS militant group claims Paris attacks that killed 128](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447475112_950x600.jpg)
IS militant group claims Paris attacks that killed 128
Islamic State militant group on Saturday claimed a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris that killed at least 128 people.
Sat Nov 14 2015
![Parliament: Malaysia is not a terrorist hub - Ahmad Zahid Parliament: Malaysia is not a terrorist hub - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51443930673_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Parliament: Malaysia is not a terrorist hub - Ahmad Zahid
Claims that Malaysia is being used by international terrorists as a hub were dismissed by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Oct 19 2015
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Commando charged with having printed material associated with IS
A commando was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with having in his possession printed material associated with the IS militant group.
Tue Oct 06 2015
![Police to step up security surveillance over IS threat Police to step up security surveillance over IS threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81438001918_AyubKhanMydin.jpg)
Police to step up security surveillance over IS threat
Police are beefing up security at all key assets of the country following calls by the IS militant group for its followers to carry out attacks on several countries, including Malaysia.
Sat Sep 12 2015
![Five ATM members investigated for alleged involvement in IS - Hishammuddin Five ATM members investigated for alleged involvement in IS - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81438077470_HishammuddinHussein.jpg)
Five ATM members investigated for alleged involvement in IS - Hishammuddin
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the five ATM members were being investigated for alleged involvement with the IS militant group.
Fri Aug 21 2015
![Public should be aware of militant threats - Academician Public should be aware of militant threats - Academician](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/71420507489_295x200.jpg)
Public should be aware of militant threats - Academician
Members of the public should be aware and concerned about the activities and threats posed by the so-called IS militant group in the country.
Sat May 23 2015
![Six men charged with criminal conspiracy, terror plot Six men charged with criminal conspiracy, terror plot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41359974190_295x200.jpg)
Six men charged with criminal conspiracy, terror plot
Six men, suspected to be members of the IS militant group were charged with criminal conspiracy and plotting terror attacks in the country.
Wed May 20 2015
![11 Malaysians died as members of IS militant group 11 Malaysians died as members of IS militant group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/71408447485_295x200.jpg)
11 Malaysians died as members of IS militant group
Eleven Malaysians found to have been involved in the so-called IS group of militants are dead, including six suicide bombers.
Mon May 11 2015