![Singapore aquarium diver killed in stingray attack Singapore aquarium diver killed in stingray attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41475653178_SingaporeAquarium.jpg)
Singapore aquarium diver killed in stingray attack
A Singaporean diver has died after being struck on the chest by stingray in a closed underwater attraction in the city-state, the aquarium's owners said Wednesday.
Wed Oct 05 2016
![Abu Sayyaf kidnap: IGP dismisses claims of another arrest made Abu Sayyaf kidnap: IGP dismisses claims of another arrest made](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447854940_BernardThen.jpg)
Abu Sayyaf kidnap: IGP dismisses claims of another arrest made
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar dismisses claims that a relative of Khadafi Muktadil, one of the suspects in the kidnap of two Malaysians in Sandakan in May, had been detained.
Sat Dec 05 2015
![Government has done its best to free Bernard Then - Zahid Government has done its best to free Bernard Then - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447085361_TimbalanPerdanaMen.jpg)
Government has done its best to free Bernard Then - Zahid
The Deputy Prime Minister says the kidnappers had earlier promised to free both victims, but later they fixed several additional conditions which were unacceptable to the Malaysian negotiators.
Thu Nov 19 2015
![Belum ada pengesahan rasmi kepala dipenggal milik warga Malaysia - Ahmad Zahid Belum ada pengesahan rasmi kepala dipenggal milik warga Malaysia - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447085361_TimbalanPerdanaMen.jpg)
Belum ada pengesahan rasmi kepala dipenggal milik warga Malaysia - Ahmad Zahid
Malaysia belum menerima sebarang pengesahan rasmi daripada kerajaan Filipina bahawa kepala mangsa yang dipenggal kumpulan Militan Abu Sayyaf seperti dilapokan media asing adalah milik warga Malaysia.
Thu Nov 19 2015
![DUN Johor rakam takziah kepada keluarga Then DUN Johor rakam takziah kepada keluarga Then](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447854940_BernardThen.jpg)
DUN Johor rakam takziah kepada keluarga Then
Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Johor hari ini merakamkan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga mendiang Bernard Then Ted Fen yang dipercayai dibunuh kumpulan militan Abu Sayyaf di selatan Filipina.
Thu Nov 19 2015
![Thien determined to survive for the sake of family Thien determined to survive for the sake of family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447203776_ThienNyukFun.jpg)
Thien determined to survive for the sake of family
Thien, 50, said throughout her captivity she kept telling herself to remain strong in order for her to be with her family again.
Wed Nov 11 2015
![No ransom paid for Thien's release - Ahmad Zahid No ransom paid for Thien's release - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447051804_MangsaCulik.jpg)
No ransom paid for Thien's release - Ahmad Zahid
The close collaboration between Malaysian and Philippine authorities and negotiations between the Malaysian authorities and her captors led to her release.
Tue Nov 10 2015
![Musa confirms release of abducted Sandakan restaurant manager Musa confirms release of abducted Sandakan restaurant manager](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61437653103_MUSAAMAN.jpg)
Musa confirms release of abducted Sandakan restaurant manager
The release of the 50-year-old manager of the Ocean King Seafood Restaurant was the result of months of negotiations and coordinated effort among the relevant authorities.
Mon Nov 09 2015
![One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447051804_MangsaCulik.jpg)
One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports
After almost six months in captivity, Ocean King Seafood Restaurant manager, Thien Nyuk Fun, has been released by the Abu Sayyaf group.
Mon Nov 09 2015
![Polis beri jaminan keselamatan rakyat di Sabah terkawal - Khalid Polis beri jaminan keselamatan rakyat di Sabah terkawal - Khalid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51442216392_KhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
Polis beri jaminan keselamatan rakyat di Sabah terkawal - Khalid
Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah melakukan pengawasan yang teliti di sekitar perairan Sabah, susulan insiden penculikan dua rakyat Malaysia di Sandakan pada 14 Mei lalu.
Sun Oct 11 2015
![Sandakan kidnapping: Victims' families get phone calls asking for ransom Sandakan kidnapping: Victims' families get phone calls asking for ransom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/41431612610_295x200.jpg)
Sandakan kidnapping: Victims' families get phone calls asking for ransom
The caller also asked for money to pay for the victims' food and beverage, and also for medical cost for one of the victims who's a diabetic.
Sat May 23 2015
![Ocean King: Kidnapping inside job says Sabah police commissioner Ocean King: Kidnapping inside job says Sabah police commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/71388047625_295x200.jpg)
Ocean King: Kidnapping inside job says Sabah police commissioner
The Ocean King Restaurant kidnapping is likely masterminded by 'insiders', said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman.
Sun May 17 2015
![Kidnapping incident will not affect tourism in Sandakan - Tourism association Kidnapping incident will not affect tourism in Sandakan - Tourism association](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/41431612610_295x200.jpg)
Kidnapping incident will not affect tourism in Sandakan - Tourism association
The kidnapping incident at Ocean King restaurant on Thursday will not stop tour operators from carrying on with their businesses in the district.
Sun May 17 2015
![Report presence of illegal immigrants, ESSCom tells ESSZone village heads Report presence of illegal immigrants, ESSCom tells ESSZone village heads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/71365829515_295x200.jpg)
Report presence of illegal immigrants, ESSCom tells ESSZone village heads
Village heads and chairmen of ESSZone should have a profile of their respective villages, including illegal immigrants, said ESSCom's ACP Hashim Justin.
Sun May 17 2015
![Sandakan kidnapping: Incident in Sabah recurs Sandakan kidnapping: Incident in Sabah recurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/81431685242_295x200.jpg)
Sandakan kidnapping: Incident in Sabah recurs
The calm environment on the East Coast of Sabah was once again shaken with the kidnapping of a woman and a man at Ocean King Restaurant in Sandakan on Thursday.
Sat May 16 2015