In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Johor police have dismantled a major drug-laced vaping operation following coordinated raids across the state. The syndicate, dealing in narcotics-infused cartridges valued at RM10.68 million, had seven members apprehended during simultaneous operations.
A Malaysian pilot has been arrested at Jakarta airport allegedly carrying drugs. Bukit Aman is in contact with Indonesian authorities to obtain full details of the case and determine next steps.
Terengganu police have arrested three individuals, including a minor, over alleged open sale of ketum water. The operation highlights growing concerns about herbal substance distribution in Malaysia's rest areas.
Two long-distance bus drivers have been arrested on suspicion of methamphetamine possession following a police operation at Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area in Kelantan. The drug was discovered hidden behind the driver's seat.
Seven people, six of them siblings, have been charged in Perak with trafficking heroin. The case highlights the growing involvement of family networks in Malaysia's drug trade.
Penang police dismantled a significant drug operation in Nibong Tebal, arresting three individuals—including a pensioner—and recovering contraband valued at approximately RM180,000 during a late-night enforcement action.
Singapore is deploying advanced technologies including a spectroscopy-based hair scanner and an AI platform called NarcoNet to enhance drug detection and investigation efficiency, as drug use surges across the region.
Authorities arrested multiple suspects in a GOF operation, including a man with six previous drug offences on his record, signalling intensified enforcement against trafficking networks.
Johor police have dismantled a significant methamphetamine distribution network, seizing drugs valued at RM3.04 million and apprehending eight individuals, including a school dropout employed as a courier.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man following a raid on a Jakarta house used to manufacture etomidate vapes, with the operation traced back to a drug smuggling case originating from Malaysia.
Authorities in Melaka have arrested two people for attempting to smuggle tobacco into Sungai Udang Prison via drone. The operation was uncovered during a raid on a residential property in the Sungai Udang area.
Two brothers and a woman have been charged at Batu Pahat magistrate's court with trafficking MDMA-laced vape liquid and possessing ketamine. The trio faces serious drug trafficking charges that could carry capital punishment under Malaysian law.
Johor road authorities have identified 16 commercial and public transport drivers testing positive for drugs in a multi-agency operation spanning July 1-10, with widespread traffic violations also detected.
Penang authorities have dealt a significant blow to illegal drug operations by arresting a 40-year-old suspect and confiscating methamphetamine valued at over RM450,000 in a targeted operation against a local processing and distribution ring.
An actress arrested during a drug enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment outlet in Jalan Raja Chulan has been released on police bail after testing positive for drugs.
Police arrested 14 people including an actress known for a police television series during an enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment outlet in central Kuala Lumpur. The actress tested positive for three controlled substances.
Authorities detained a timber lorry driver and another individual after they tested positive for drugs during a routine screening operation at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur.
A three-day anti-drug operation across Pahang resulted in 333 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and vehicles totalling more than RM500,000, targeting known trafficking hotspots across all 11 districts.