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Malaysian police have dismantled an international romance fraud operation that specifically targeted Japanese victims. Seven Chinese nationals were arrested during a raid on a shop lot in Alor Star's Kristal Light Industrial Park.
Barisan Nasional is attempting to harness positive sentiment from recent electoral victories in Johor to bolster its campaign efforts in the Negri Sembilan state election, marking a strategic shift in regional politics.
Three women, two of them underage, have been charged in Kuantan for performing dangerous 'Superman' stunts on motorcycles that gained traction on social media in July.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has insisted that anyone found culpable in the Tabung Haji RCI investigation should face full consequences, with no exemptions granted to senior figures or officials.
A 2-year-old girl has died after being struck by a reversing lorry at a residential property in Sungai Petani. Police arrested her 61-year-old grandfather as investigators work to establish the circumstances of the tragedy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled the government may release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji, Malaysia's Islamic pilgrimage fund. The inquiry examines systemic failures that depleted the institution's reserves and left millions of depositors exposed.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted Genron NPO president Yasushi Kudo in a courtesy call focused on enhancing Malaysia-Japan strategic partnerships and deepening bilateral engagement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has collected statements from 10 senior officials as it deepens its investigation into the Retirement Fund's controversial RM200 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology firm eFishery.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has clarified that he lacks the legal power to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, walking back earlier suggestions he was considering such action.
Ten undocumented migrants, including three foreign women, have been charged in Pasir Mas Sessions Court for various immigration violations including overstaying, misusing social visit passes, and entering Malaysia illegally.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected speculation about attempts to remove Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reiterating Barisan Nasional's steadfast backing for the coalition government throughout Parliament's current term.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi responded to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity-themed pantun with his own four-line Malay verse in George Town, continuing a poetic exchange between the two leaders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim indicated the long-awaited Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji management may be released today or by Wednesday, contingent on Cabinet approval procedures.
Perikatan Nasional has earmarked Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias as a primary menteri besar prospect if its coalition pact with Barisan Nasional succeeds in the forthcoming state election on August 1.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is poised to release fresh findings from its investigation into a RM200 million investment made by pension fund KWAP in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, signalling intensifying scrutiny of the controversial deal.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has hit back at Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin over criticism that his party is playing a 'spoiler' role in the Negri Sembilan state election campaign.
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro on Wednesday, but Major League Soccer immediately launched an investigation into allegations that the club engaged in improper tampering during negotiations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has begun investigating a significant financial loss at the Retirement Fund Inc after the fund invested RM200 million in Indonesian aquaculture technology startup eFishery.
Malaysian authorities have documented 180 citizens arrested abroad for alleged drug mule activities since early 2024, with criminal networks exploiting job-seeking nationals through deceptive employment offers.