Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours
The victim said he noticed the fence of the house, his wife's car and his neighbour's car were splashed with red paint.
Thu Jan 25 2024
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
Loan shark gang busted in Bayan Lepas
Police busted a loan shark gang following the arrest of eight men in a Bayan Lepas raid for offering loans without a licence on Friday.
Sun Apr 03 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
Contractor loses RM60,000 for RM250,000 loan
A contractor lodged a police report claiming he lost RM60,000 which he paid to a loan shark purportedly as processing fee for a fast loan.
Fri Sep 10 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
Non-existent Loan: 109 syndicate members detained
The syndicates disguised as a loan shark and advertised their services on social media sites to lure their victims.
Tue Oct 27 2020
'Datuk' arrested for posing as senior police officer
The Datuk who introduced himself as a senior police officer from Bukit Aman, offered to help the victim settle the debt with the loan shark.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Police crackdown on secret societies regardless of race - Deputy IGP
He said police were now focusing on eradicating all notorious activities related to secret societies such as loan shark syndicates, prostitution, violence and extortion.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Explosive device set off by loan shark injures factory worker
A factory worker injured his legs after an explosive device believed to have been set by a loan shark went off as he was getting into his car in Taman Pengkalan Setia, Simpang, here last night.
Mon May 15 2017
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
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
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
20 years' jail for Ah Long's death
Phua Wei Loon was found dead with slash wounds on the body and neck in a toilet of a shop house in PJ Selatan.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Sarawak perlukan 17,500 hektar kawasan baharu sawah padi
Kementerian telah mengenal pasti kawasan baharu iaitu di Sri Aman, Kapit, Mukah dan Limbang bagi tujuan berkenaan.
Tue May 14 2024
ART bertingkat di JB miliki 32 stesen - Exco
Projek sistem Aliran Transit Automasi (ART) bertingkat yang dicadang dibangunkan di Johor Bahru akan mempunyai 32 stesen dengan jarak lebih 50 kilometer (km).
Tue May 14 2024
Draf pindaan Ordinan Perikanan Sarawak sedang dirangka
Draf pindaan Ordinan Perikanan Sarawak 2003 sedang dirangka sebagai usaha menubuhkan Jabatan Perikanan Negeri.
Tue May 14 2024
Dengar 'suara' belia, iktiraf mereka sebagai penyambung legasi
Suara belia tidak harus dipandang enteng malah penglibatan golongan ini perlu diperluas terutama dalam isu kemasyarakatan dan politik sesuai peranan mereka yang 'sering' digelar pemimpin masa hadapan.
Tue May 14 2024
Tumpuan Rabu - 15 Mei 2024
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Tue May 14 2024
Dari Madinah, seramai 563 jemaah haji Malaysia tiba di Mekah
Seramai 563 jemaah haji Malaysia yang sebelum ini menetap di Hotel Emaar Royal dan Hotel Saja al Madidah di Madinah, tiba di Mekah pada Selasa untuk urusan menunaikan ibadat haji.
Tue May 14 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (14 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Tue May 14 2024
Banjir lahar dingin ragut lebih 50 nyawa
Banjir yang dikenali sebagai lahar dingin di Indonesia mengorbankan 52 individu setakat ini dengan 17 orang dilaporkan hilang. Situasi itu menyebabkan anggota keselamatan dan kecemasan mengerahkan tambahan aset-aset seperti jentera berat bagi memudahkan urusan semua pihak dalam operasi mencari mangsa yang hilang.
Tue May 14 2024
Suntikan anti-obesiti mampu kurang risiko serangan jantung
Suntikan ubat anti-obesiti mampu mengurangkan risiko serangan jantung dan strok. Satu kajian dilakukan oleh Profesor dari Kolej Universiti London (UCL) mendapati secara purata berat badan individu yang terlibat dalam kajian ini menurun 10.2 peratus selepas empat tahun.
Tue May 14 2024
'Heritage tree scheme' pelaksanaan negara Singapura boleh dijadikan sebagai contoh
ara stategi singapura yang boleh diadaptasikan oleh Malaysia adalah dengan mewujudkan Heritage Tree Scheme.
Skim yang dilancarkan oleh National Parks Board Singapore (NPARKS) ini telah terbukti terkesan kerana program ini bukan sahaja meliputi penyelengaraan pokok tetapi turut mengenal pasti, melindungi dan juga merawat pokok-pokok warisan yang mempunyai nilai sejarah, budaya, ekologi yang signifikan.
Skim yang dilancarkan oleh National Parks Board Singapore (NPARKS) ini telah terbukti terkesan kerana program ini bukan sahaja meliputi penyelengaraan pokok tetapi turut mengenal pasti, melindungi dan juga merawat pokok-pokok warisan yang mempunyai nilai sejarah, budaya, ekologi yang signifikan.
Tue May 14 2024