Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Negeri Sembilan police have authorized 19 permits for political ceramah and campaign events leading up to the August 1 state election, with authorities pledging robust oversight of all activities.
Malaysian police rescued a kidnapped man within 48 hours and detained six suspects following a RM7 million ransom demand in Kuala Lumpur.
Negeri Sembilan's state election nomination day proceeded without disruption on July 18, with police deploying over 2,300 officers across eight centres to manage crowds and maintain order.
Johor police approved 4,053 campaign permits out of 4,368 applications submitted between late June and early July for the 16th state election, while investigating 22 cases of alleged election violations.
Malaysian police have appealed to the public to stop sharing an old complaint about the dawn azan disrupting residents' sleep in Sungai Buloh that has recently gone viral on social media platforms.
Police in Tawau have arrested ten teenage boys in connection with the assault of a student who was travelling to Friday prayers in Merotai Besar the previous week.
Police in Shah Alam have arrested a college employee suspected of sexually assaulting two teenage students, including allegations of sodomy. The arrest comes after investigations into complaints filed by the victims.
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A homeless Myanmar national was arrested in Kuala Lumpur after allegedly hurling bricks at a police vehicle parked outside a hotel on Jalan Hang Lekiu. Police confirmed the suspect is in custody pending investigation.
Authorities arrested a foreign homeless individual in Kuala Lumpur's commercial district after he allegedly used a brick to damage a parked police vehicle on Wednesday evening.
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Authorities in Pekan have detained three individuals aged in their 30s for allegedly selling and forging medical leave certificates. The certificates were reportedly sold for between RM50 and RM200 each.