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Twelve Malaysian police officers face disciplinary action over allegations of a RM2 million extortion operation. The internal probe will proceed simultaneously with a separate Criminal Investigation Department investigation into the matter.
Malaysian police have dismantled a major World Cup betting syndicate processing approximately RM27 million in daily wagers. Operations resulted in 161 arrests, including five suspected ring leaders.
An integrated drug operation across Johor from July 1-10 identified 16 drivers testing positive for controlled substances, with thousands of additional traffic and vehicle regulation breaches detected across the state.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has reaffirmed that the police force conducts investigations into high-profile cases with complete impartiality, regardless of the political status or position of those involved.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has clarified that extra drills imposed on police personnel are a disciplinary mechanism aimed at building character, not physical punishment. The statement follows a policeman's death in May.
Police arrested a university student in Cyberjaya following a raid on an apartment reportedly used for prostitution. The student was reportedly attempting to earn supplementary income during her semester break.
Police have launched 18 investigations into alleged election law breaches during Johor's 16th state election campaign, which ran from late July. The force received 56 complaints overall during this period.
Police arrested 14 people, including an actress known for a popular police drama, during an enforcement raid at an unlicensed entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur. The woman tested positive for three controlled substances.
Police arrested 291 individuals in a major narcotics operation, including a gang leader falsely claiming the title 'Datuk'. The coordinated raids resulted in the seizure of drugs worth RM6.26 million across multiple locations.