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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.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed the police force's commitment to disciplinary integrity after 12 officers were taken into custody on suspicion of extorting a Vanuatu national.
Police in Kuala Langat have remanded a university student for four days in connection with the discovery of a newborn baby's body found at a hostel's rubbish disposal area, raising urgent questions about campus safety and vulnerable students.
Police have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the death of a prisoner at Temiang Prison in Negri Sembilan and separate allegations of improper treatment toward another detainee, the Prisons Department confirmed.
Malaysia's communications regulator has successfully removed over 12,000 deepfake posts since January, achieving a 94 per cent removal rate. New labelling requirements now apply to AI-generated content on social platforms.
Police in Kelantan have arrested a station chief on suspicion of accepting a RM500 bribe from a UNHCR card holder. The arrest signals renewed enforcement against corruption within the Royal Malaysian Police.
Eight students have been remanded in custody following a physical altercation that police believe stemmed from disputes over the distribution of artificial intelligence-manipulated sexually explicit content.
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia has dismissed a viral marriage letter as counterfeit, confirming the reference number and issuing authority are fabricated. The public is urged to verify religious documents.
Melaka's state government is awaiting a decision on constructing a new Type 3 health clinic in Bukit Rambai, with the outcome expected when Parliament tables the 2027 Budget in October. The three-year project will significantly expand healthcare services.
The Selangor State Education Department has committed to complete cooperation with authorities investigating a bullying incident at a Rawang secondary school that gained widespread attention online.
Police have detained a 20-year-old Mercedes driver after he crashed through a roadblock near Intan and fled along Sprint Expressway in an incident that gained viral attention online.
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.
Malaysia's police have appealed to the public to refrain from sharing an outdated controversy concerning the dawn call to prayer in Sungai Buloh, which has unexpectedly regained traction online.
A creative nationwide competition organised by Yayasan KRU has set a new Malaysia Book of Records mark after attracting 153,000 preschool participants from KEMAS and Unity kindergartens, combining artistic expression with environmental conservation messaging.
Malaysian police have dismantled a organized bonded lorry theft ring operating across four states, arresting seven suspects during a coordinated special operation targeting the interstate smuggling network.
Labuan Airport's runway has been temporarily closed after bombs were discovered 150 metres from the runway. The Royal Malaysian Air Force and airport authorities are conducting joint inspections, resulting in flight cancellations and diversions to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Miri.