Peninsula loan shark engages Sibu gang for debt recovery
Police exposed the operations of unlicensed money lenders who employed a local group to use violent tactics in debt collection.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast
Both hulls of the vessel have been damaged following several shark attacks, the AMSA said in a statement.
Wed Sep 06 2023
In an ancient shark showdown, 'Jaws' may have doomed 'The Meg'
An examination of the zinc content of teeth from sharks both living and extinct is providing clues about the largest-known shark.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Bukit Aman receive info on loan sharks targeting flood victims
Bukit Aman's Commercial Crime Investigation Department has received information about unlicensed money lenders approaching flood victims to offer loans.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Better watch out, better not bite: Thai Santa divers feed sharks
For the sharks, stingrays, and schools of colourful fish, the diving duo brought joy to their world as they flung out food scraps.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Surfing doctor finds simple life-saving shark bite treatment
Find the middle point between the hip and the genitals, make a fist and push as hard as you can.
Sat Sep 25 2021
Entrepreneurs should borrow from Tekun Nasional, not Ah Longs - Wan Junaidi
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) called on micro-enterprises to reach out to its agency, TEKUN Nasional for hassle-free financing assistance and not go to loan sharks.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Malaysia's reef sharks stricken with mystery skin disease
Some early reports suggesting rising sea temperatures could be to blame.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Endangered bamboo sharks given helping hand in Gulf of Thailand
Researchers hope to remove the bamboo sharks from the International Union for Conservation of Nature's "Near Threatened" red list.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Special committee to address loan sharks woes needed urgently - PPIM
A special committee to address the issue of unlicensed money lenders or ah long needed to be formed urgently, said Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM) head activist Datuk Nadzim Johan.
Thu Apr 20 2017
MACC must have concrete evidence to prosecute 'big sharks' - Analyst
Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said this showed that the agency was firm and would not be deterred by the politicians' party ideology, ranks and positions.
Sat Jan 28 2017
Loan sharks in China offer student loans for nude photos
Preying on young women who need money for college and other expenses, Internet lenders in China are reportedly offering them high-interest loans in exchange for nude photos of themselves.
Sat Jun 18 2016
Two held over attempt to bomb open ATM
Barat Daya district police chief Supt Lai Fah Hin said the duo aged 25 an 30 were picked up separately in Air Itam here at 9pm Tuesday.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Shark swallows shark in Seoul aquarium
Visitors to a giant aquarium in Seoul on Friday were presented with the gory aftermath of a territorial dispute between two sharks, which left one dead inside the mouth and gullet of the other.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Police free man abducted by loan sharks
The suspects had demanded a sum of money from the victim's brother before agreeing to free the victim.
Thu Oct 16 2014