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A 60-year-old grocery store owner in western Melbourne has died from injuries sustained during an alleged assault by teenagers. Five youths were arrested; one faces manslaughter charges. Local business leaders cite escalating youth crime concerns.
Authorities in Sungai Buloh have apprehended a suspect accused of systematically pilfering funds from donation boxes at Masjid Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh. The arrest follows months of investigation into losses affecting the mosque's charitable programmes.
A 69-year-old former village official in central China has been recognised as a national hero after losing his nose while subduing an attacker who threatened a woman. Zeng Fanlin required extensive reconstructive surgery.
Police in Tawau have arrested two women following a physical altercation at a restaurant in the Bandar Fajar area. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the brawl.
Authorities in Gerik have apprehended two teenage boys following a damaging vandalism campaign that targeted eight vehicles, resulting in approximately RM10,000 in losses.