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Police in Johor have arrested three men in connection with the death of a missing man whose body was discovered in a river. The arrests come as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have arrested twelve police officers accused of attempting to extort RM2 million from a Vanuatu citizen in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant internal affairs investigation into alleged criminal misconduct within the force.
Police in Kuala Langat have apprehended a teenage university resident following the discovery of a newborn's body at a student hostel. The infant was found wrapped in cloth near the facility's refuse disposal.
Authorities have dismantled a major criminal syndicate accused of orchestrating 21 solar cable thefts across two states, resulting in RM900,000-plus in losses and leading to nine arrests.
Kuantan authorities arrested 16 suspects, including 14 foreigners, for allegedly running a scam call centre targeting victims in the United States, marking another significant disruption of transnational cybercrime operations.
Authorities have instructed a Langkawi kindergarten to cease operations pending completion of a police investigation into allegations of child neglect and mistreatment reported by a former teacher.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting numerous districts across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan until 9pm on July 16.
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia has dismissed a circulating marriage letter as fraudulent, confirming the reference number is fake and urging citizens to authenticate all religious documents through official channels.
The Malaysian Army said its internal investigation found viral allegations linking a member to rape and sexual offences contradicted actual facts. The army criticised the use of social media as a reporting channel and warned against 'trial by viral' culture.
Police in Melaka have arrested a 36-year-old trader on suspicion of sexually abusing ten young boys over a five-month period. The suspect allegedly employed enticement tactics to lure his victims.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 individuals, including government enforcement officers, following a sweeping operation targeting an extensive visa bribery syndicate. Arrests span four states.
Selangor's Sultan has withheld approval for surau and musolla in shopping malls to conduct Friday prayers, citing the need to preserve mosques as the state's primary Islamic worship centres.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the Taiping Municipal Council's transfer of three elephants to a Japanese zoo, with the inquiry focusing solely on reviewing relevant paperwork and records.
The Penang Island City Council is spending RM900,000 yearly to run a free shuttle bus service connecting Komtar to Penang Hospital and nearby healthcare facilities, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and encourage public transport use.
Penang has ended its grace period for littering offences, with enforcement officers now issuing immediate notices without warnings. Offenders face fines up to RM2,000, community service, or both under amended legislation.
Malaysia's new LRT3 Shah Alam Line launched today can handle over 223,000 daily passengers, comfortably exceeding first-year projections of 67,000 and meeting anticipated demand through 2040.