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MMEA detains over 4,000 undocumented migrants in first four months of 2026
SANDAKAN, May 22 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained 4,107 illegal immigrants and 316 smugglers nationwide in the first four months of this year. MMEA deputy director-general of […]
Eighteen-year-old alleged gang leader among six arrested in Sentul motorcycle theft crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Police have crippled a motorcycle theft syndicate known as ‘Geng Hadi’ following the arrest of six local men, including its 18-year-old leader, in a series […]
Mohamad Hasan says Brics offers Malaysia stronger footing in global economy
SEREMBAN, May 22 — Malaysia’s participation in Brics is seen as having the potential to strengthen the country’s position in global economic competition, as well as reduce dependence on the […]
Dissolution of Johor state assembly is Sultan Ibrahim’s absolute prerogative, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN, May 22 — The dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly to pave the way for a state election is the absolute prerogative of the King, His Majesty Sultan […]
Minister urges firm action over alleged sexual grooming of 14‑year‑old boy by female teacher
PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has called for strict action over a case involving a female teacher alleged to have engaged in […]
Man charged with Pulau Gaya murder after body found floating near Kampung Lobong
KOTA KINABALU, May 22 — A 48-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a man whose body was found floating in waters off […]
Sabah Fire Dept: 72‑year‑old woman found dead after blaze destroys Papar home
PAPAR, May 22 — A 72-year-old woman died after a two-storey semi-permanent house caught fire at Kampung Seri Tanjung, Pengalat Kecil, here, this morning. According to a Sabah Fire and […]
Jamal Yunos issues public apology, retracts corruption allegations against Khairy in court settlement
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The defamation suit filed by former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin against Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos was resolved today after the Sungai Besar Umno Division […]
Malaysia to tighten child online protection following surge in CSAM‑linked offences, says Nancy Shukri
PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — The government is tightening online protection for children, including through amendments under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025, following a rise in digital sexual crimes involving […]
Vehicles damaged by debris on dark Bandar Sierra road in Kota Kinabalu; minister presses for swift action
KOTA KINABALU, May 22 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has raised safety concerns over poor lighting along a stretch of road near […]