![Single mother loses over RM400,000 in African Scam Single mother loses over RM400,000 in African Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591947522_scamgeneric.jpg)
Single mother loses over RM400,000 in African Scam
A single mother lost RM494,000 when she was duped by the 'African Scam' syndicate through a man she knew on the social networking site Facebook, since mid-February.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71493798145_allgirlboyband.jpg)
China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans
Marketed as a pop band that encourages girls to pursue their own identities and shake up female conventions, Acrush has won more than 749,000 followers on Chinese social networking site Weibo.
Wed May 03 2017
![Canadian police investigate Facebook beating video in murder case Canadian police investigate Facebook beating video in murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492184857_FBLogo.jpg)
Canadian police investigate Facebook beating video in murder case
Canadian police said they were investigating whether a beating captured on video, reported to have been distributed via social networking site Facebook Inc, may be connected to a young woman's death.
Thu Apr 27 2017
![Zahid denies claims Anifah quits cabinet Zahid denies claims Anifah quits cabinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486801890_AnifahAmanZahidH.jpg)
Zahid denies claims Anifah quits cabinet
"I know the Selangor Menteri Besar is referring to news spread through social networking sites claiming Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, the Foreign Minister, has or will resign."
Sat Feb 11 2017
![Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71480642658_SelenaGomez.jpg)
Selena Gomez becomes Instagram's most-followed celebrity
Selena Gomez overtook Taylor Swift as the most-followed celebrity on Instagram, as two of pop's leading women once again dominated the social networking site in 2016.
Fri Dec 02 2016
![Cameraman assaulted during fracas denies allegations of play-acting Cameraman assaulted during fracas denies allegations of play-acting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51470669010_JurufotoNSTP.jpg)
Cameraman assaulted during fracas denies allegations of play-acting
Supian Ahmad,36, said the allegations made on social networking sites also claimed that he was paid to do it and lied that his camera was seized by JDT supporters.
Mon Aug 08 2016
![Are you dependent on Facebook? Are you dependent on Facebook?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450971144_Facebook.jpg)
Are you dependent on Facebook?
Read on to find out if you are dependent on this social networking site for your everyday needs.
Thu Dec 24 2015
![Government will not block social networking sites Government will not block social networking sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41445008085_internet.jpg)
Government will not block social networking sites
The Government does not wish to restrict social networking site Facebook, and platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp and others because most Malaysians use these facilities for a variety of purposes.
Fri Nov 20 2015
![Sharing personal info, photos just to get more likes, followers - MCMC Sharing personal info, photos just to get more likes, followers - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436861139_SOCIALMEDIA.jpg)
Sharing personal info, photos just to get more likes, followers - MCMC
Getting more likes and followers are among the driving factors for social networking site users to share information online.
Wed Jul 29 2015
![Do not make prejudgement on WSJ, IMDB issues - Jailani Do not make prejudgement on WSJ, IMDB issues - Jailani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81436844079_JailaniJohari.jpg)
Do not make prejudgement on WSJ, IMDB issues - Jailani
Social networking sites users are reminded not to spread lies and baseless allegations with regards to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) issues.
Tue Jul 14 2015
![Facebook, Twitter will not be blocked - Ahmad Shabery Facebook, Twitter will not be blocked - Ahmad Shabery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61436618295_SHABERYCHEEK.jpg)
Facebook, Twitter will not be blocked - Ahmad Shabery
Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek today refuted the allegation that the government will block some social networking sites in the country.
Sat Jul 11 2015
![Facebook preparing new website for office use Facebook preparing new website for office use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/51404092844_295x200.jpg)
Facebook preparing new website for office use
Facebook is preparing a new office version of its social networking site to compete with other sites like LinkedIn.
Mon Nov 17 2014
![Khairy does not mind being trolled on social media Khairy does not mind being trolled on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/51361322686_295x200.jpg)
Khairy does not mind being trolled on social media
As the most popular minister in the social networking site, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin does not mind if he is trolled.
Fri Sep 19 2014
!['Government never intends to close Facebook' 'Government never intends to close Facebook'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/81360969796_295x200.jpg)
'Government never intends to close Facebook'
With some 15 million Facebook account users in Malaysia, it's rather impossible to close the social networking site, Ahmad Shabery Cheek says.
Thu Aug 14 2014
![Happy Birthday Facebook! Happy Birthday Facebook!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/81387496989_295x200.jpg)
Happy Birthday Facebook!
Ten years ago, on February 4th 2004, thefacebook.com was born. Today, having hit the one decade mark on Monday, Facebook has approximately 1.2 billion users around the world.
Thu Feb 06 2014