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Police have initiated an investigation against Jempol MP Datuk Shamsulkahar Mohd Deli following allegations that his campaign speech contained seditious remarks. The probe centres on a speech delivered in Seremban Jaya during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign.
A babysitter has been remanded for three days by authorities investigating the death of an 11-month-old girl in Bedong, Kedah. The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of childcare safety standards across Malaysia.
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An Ipoh High Court judge has extended the police search timeline for Muhammad Riduan Abdullah by six months while publicly criticising investigators for insufficient urgency and lack of initiative in the case.
Johor police have recorded 153 police reports nationwide stemming from controversial remarks by UMNO figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi. The Johor police chief indicated investigations are ongoing under sedition and communications laws.
Police have launched a nationwide investigation into alleged statements made by former Umno veteran Puad Zarkashi on social media, following 153 reports lodged across the country.
A foreign student in her 20s was found dead at a condominium in Bandar Sunway. Police have arrested a foreign man of similar age to assist with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Authorities in Sungai Petani have initiated formal investigations after two elderly residents reportedly sustained injuries at a residential care facility, raising fresh concerns about safety standards in Malaysia's ageing care sector.
Police have initiated formal investigations after allegations emerged that two elderly residents sustained injuries at a care facility near Sungai Petani in Kedah, raising fresh concerns about standards in Malaysia's residential aged care sector.
Police arrested six men following a parang attack at a Jelutong temple in George Town. The assault left two victims with severe injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
Police in Setiu have arrested a man to facilitate investigations into alleged sexual abuse of his 15-year-old biological daughter. The case raises fresh concerns about child protection safeguards.
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Authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a 64-year-old resident at a Sungai Petani care home, following the discovery of unexplained bruising on the body that has raised concerns about the circumstances.
A 37-year-old delivery rider faces an extended remand period until June 23 following his arrest in connection with the theft of RM10,000 from a wallet discovered at a supermarket in Semenyih.
A woman has been remanded for 14 days following her arrest in connection with a staged kidnapping. Police investigations revealed significant discrepancies in her version of events.
Kelantan police have arrested five men linked to the disappearance of two teenage cousins from Kampung Baloh. The siblings were located safely in Machang after vanishing Thursday night.
Two teenage cousins reported missing in Kelantan on Friday have been found safe in Machang after a 32-hour search. The discovery prompted the arrest of four individuals connected to the incident, bringing relief to anxious families.
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.
Japanese police arrested a 36-year-old woman in Fukuoka on Thursday after she fatally stabbed her 33-year-old friend in the neck and chest. The victim's three elementary school children were asleep in another room during the early morning attack.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a man suspected of assaulting a diner and threatening him with an object resembling a firearm at an eatery in Desa Sri Puteri. The incident highlights growing concerns over public safety in commercial establishments.
A Johor Baru case involving alleged maid abuse has widened as authorities rearrested two married couples after fresh complaints emerged from two more former domestic helpers, signalling a broader pattern of potential misconduct.
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua expects to be charged within weeks after police upgraded his investigation status from witness to suspect regarding a Rukun Negara social media post.
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Authorities in Pekan have detained three individuals suspected of operating a document forgery racket that sold fake medical leave certificates for RM50 to RM200 each. Investigators are pursuing a female civil servant believed to be the primary source.