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Following a Malaysian pilot's detention in Indonesia on drug smuggling charges, the Cabinet has approved deploying Royal Malaysia Police officers to aviation security teams at Malaysian airports as part of a comprehensive security overhaul.
Malaysian Immigration Department has apprehended the suspected leader of a passport counterfeiting operation in Kuala Lumpur, alongside two accomplices. The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to combat document fraud.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has dismantled a sophisticated document forgery operation in Kuala Lumpur, arresting three Indonesian nationals and seizing 119 counterfeit passports during coordinated raids.
Pahang's Sultan and Tengku Ampuan have paid tribute to the nation's security personnel on Warriors Day, acknowledging their dedication to safeguarding Malaysia's sovereignty and independence.
Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has described the investigation into 'Gang Nicky' as among the most impactful cases handled by Bukit Aman during his tenure, reflecting on its complexity and significance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders for 12 individuals suspected of participating in a scheme to illegally access the MyIMMs system and issue counterfeit employment passes.
Authorities have arrested 12 people, including four immigration officers, for illegally hacking the MyIMMs system to issue fraudulent temporary work permits. The operation targeted the Malaysian Immigration system's security infrastructure.
Malaysia's police force has launched a comprehensive book documenting its participation in 13 UN peacekeeping operations worldwide. The publication celebrates PDRM's evolution into an internationally respected institution and its humanitarian contributions to global security.
The Independent Police Conduct Commission has processed 1,635 complaints since 2023, resolving 844 cases. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution emphasises the body's role in strengthening police accountability and notes 22 investigation papers have been opened.
Inspector-General Mohd Khalid Ismail has lauded retiring Deputy IGP Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay for his unwavering commitment to the rule of law across 35 years with the Royal Malaysian Police.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attended a yasin recital and prayers at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam to mark Selangor's Warriors' Day commemoration, joined by senior state officials and over 1,100 security personnel.
Malaysian authorities have documented 180 citizens detained in foreign jurisdictions since 2024 for involvement in international drug trafficking schemes, predominantly recruited through deceptive employment offers.
Kuala Lumpur police have restructured their monthly assembly to take place at night, reflecting the reality that most criminal activity and policing operations occur after dark in Malaysia's capital city.
Malaysia's Home Ministry expects to finalise a comprehensive refugee registration database by year-end through the DPP programme, providing authorities with credible biometric and identity data for improved management of refugee-related issues.
Malaysia's largest Islamic youth organisation has called on the government to develop a comprehensive National Innovation Ecosystem Security Policy to protect national interests while remaining open to global investment and talent.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and defence intelligence agencies have pledged to intensify cooperation through shared intelligence and improved governance frameworks, signalling a coordinated approach to safeguarding institutional integrity.
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Authorities in Jasin have detained four individuals suspected of orchestrating an armed robbery targeting durian merchants, with the victim reportedly threatened at knifepoint during the incident.