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A 59-year-old Singapore man received 12 weeks imprisonment after pleading guilty to molesting a woman at a supermarket and subsequently exposing himself to a female police officer during custody.
Malaysia's proposed cybercrimes legislation will grant law enforcement sweeping authority to collect internet traffic data and access private communications from service providers during criminal investigations.
Four men have been arrested by police following a violent altercation at a restaurant in Taman Manis, Kulai, where patrons wielded chairs as weapons during the confrontation.
Malaysia has seen a significant decline in human trafficking and labour exploitation victims rescued, dropping from 70 in 2023 to just four by May 2026, though officials caution that falling numbers may mask hidden cases.
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Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in the country's largest-ever drug haul, discovered hidden in underground bunkers near Sydney. The operation signals intensifying drug trafficking through the region.
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Malaysian police have rounded up 349 individuals across Selangor in a four-day operation, including 39 people wanted in connection with various offences. The raids targeted known crime hotspots throughout the state.
Police arrested 39 wanted persons across Selangor during a four-day enforcement drive. The operation targeted suspects involved in violent and property crimes, with additional arrests under security legislation.
A four-day integrated police operation across Selangor has resulted in 349 arrests, including five individuals wanted under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012, as authorities intensify their focus on organised crime networks.
Singapore authorities arrested three Malaysian nationals within six hours of their entry into the city-state, alleging they had been dispatched by a scam syndicate to collect cash and gold bars from victims and withdraw fraudulent funds from ATMs.
Authorities have arrested one suspect in connection with a June kidnapping in Kelantan where two men were allegedly seized as collateral and transported across the Thai border through illicit crossing points.
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Terengganu police have arrested two brothers operating a significant drug trafficking network from their home in Kampung Duyong Besar, recovering RM1.76 million in cannabis and multiple luxury vehicles in a major regional bust.
Malaysian police arrested a woman in her 20s after questioning the authenticity of her kidnapping claims. The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department says discrepancies in her statement prompted the arrest.
Authorities have arrested five people following a GOF raid on an unlicensed sawmill in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Officers seized timber valued at RM1.69 million and believe the operation had been running for approximately one month before the intervention.
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A police corporal has pleaded not guilty to methamphetamine possession charges in Kota Bharu court. The case highlights ongoing concerns about substance abuse within law enforcement ranks across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has dismantled a counterfeiting operation in Johor Bahru, seizing goods valued at RM600,000 and detaining four individuals suspected of selling fake branded merchandise.
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has affirmed that Malaysia's anti-corruption agency possesses legal authority to exercise discretion in settling corruption cases through compounds and settlements, reinforcing enforcement autonomy.
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Malaysian police have arrested 58 people across the country in a coordinated enforcement operation against illegal World Cup betting syndicates, signalling renewed efforts to combat underground gambling operations during major sporting events.
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Police in Miri have detained a 30-year-old resident following investigations into a series of five break-ins targeting local shops. The suspect is assisting officers with further inquiries.
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Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged in Kedah over allegations they smuggled three Myanmar migrants through the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint. The case highlights ongoing concerns about porous frontier security and complicity in human trafficking networks.
A police officer named Fadhirul Musa has been charged with drug-related offences involving a court lock-up. If convicted, he faces up to five years imprisonment and up to nine strokes of the rotan.
Relatives of three men shot dead by police in Durian Tunggal, Melaka have petitioned the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the case handling, alleging potential misconduct in the operation's aftermath.
The US Secret Service has started using a facial recognition mobile app similar to tools deployed by immigration authorities. The technology aims to help identify threats against government leaders amid rising political violence concerns.
A DAP parliamentarian has demanded the immediate suspension of the Taiping prison director pending further investigations into a fatal riot, criticising prison authorities for not properly addressing findings from the human rights commission.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has disputed US Justice Department claims that federal investigations into him were long-standing and independent, asserting instead that he is being selectively targeted at Donald Trump's direction.
The FBI announced it had disrupted an alleged terrorist plot targeting a UFC event at the White House held to commemorate President Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary, with five individuals arrested.
Brunei's Criminal Investigation Department has detained two local women following coordinated raids in the Brunei-Muara District. The operation targeted suspected involvement in vice-related activities across multiple residential locations.