![Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers
The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
![MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713254902_CheGuBardWanMuh.jpg)
MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo
MCMC said investigating officers seized mobile phones of the three individuals believed to be used to upload relevant content under probe.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712113792_OpsKhasjpg.jpg)
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692200787_KanakKanak.jpg)
Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says
This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680692585_Samsung.jpg)
From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones
Mobile phones have been forged by a half-century of innovation.
Sun Apr 09 2023
![Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672815380_RUSSIA.jpg)
Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones
Mobile phones allowed the enemy to track and determine the coordinates of the soldiers' location for a missile strike, Russia said.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668847399_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir
If they are not allowed to bring mobile phones to the polling booths, they cannot reveal whom they voted for, Dr Mahathir said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666760718_PALESTIN.jpg)
Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian
Mohd Zaidi and Tengku Hazarul were charged today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report 5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665728706_ewaste.jpg)
5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report
Defunct cell phones are just the tip of the 44.48-million-ton iceberg of global electronic waste generated annually that isn't recycled.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man 11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665732841_KOMPLEKSMAHKAMAH.jpg)
11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man
Eleven individuals, including a woman, were charged in the Magistrate's Court today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![UK outlines plans to save public phone boxes UK outlines plans to save public phone boxes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636524961_LONDON.jpg)
UK outlines plans to save public phone boxes
The UK telco outlines proposals to save thousands of public telephone boxes from closure, despite near blanket ownership of mobile phones.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![EURO 2020: Seventy bookies nabbed in Johor, raked in RM44 mln EURO 2020: Seventy bookies nabbed in Johor, raked in RM44 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619707860_AYOBKHAN.jpg)
EURO 2020: Seventy bookies nabbed in Johor, raked in RM44 mln
Police also confiscated various items including mobile phones and laptops besides cash amounting to RM42,535.
Wed Jul 14 2021
![Cops nab man, parents to assist in probe into discovery of air pistol, live bullets Cops nab man, parents to assist in probe into discovery of air pistol, live bullets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624009026_PasirMas.jpg)
Cops nab man, parents to assist in probe into discovery of air pistol, live bullets
Police also seized another component of a firearm, three mobile phones and two vehicles - a Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![Saudi government reopens Nabawi Mosque for tarawih prayers Saudi government reopens Nabawi Mosque for tarawih prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618261914_madinah.jpg)
Saudi government reopens Nabawi Mosque for tarawih prayers
Worshippers are required to register via the Tawakkalna application downloaded on their mobile phones, bring their own prayer mat, wear face masks and observe the physical distancing rule.
Mon Apr 12 2021
![KPDNHEP launches Ops Catut 8.0 to monitor prices of electronic, communication devices KPDNHEP launches Ops Catut 8.0 to monitor prices of electronic, communication devices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611840392_RosolWahid.jpg)
KPDNHEP launches Ops Catut 8.0 to monitor prices of electronic, communication devices
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has launched "Ops Catut 8.0" operation.
Thu Jan 28 2021