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A Pasir Mas man has been penalised RM10,000 after being convicted of providing shelter to two undocumented Myanmar migrants, highlighting ongoing enforcement against human trafficking and irregular migration networks.
The Sessions Court in Pasir Mas handed down fines of RM1,000 to RM10,000 to 29 undocumented migrants who admitted to illegally entering Malaysia, overstaying, and misusing travel documents.
Malaysian authorities have arrested a 55-year-old man and seized 52 durian saplings believed smuggled from Thailand during an enforcement operation in Tumpat, Kelantan, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat agricultural smuggling.
Police in Gua Musang arrested a 17-year-old motorcyclist during an early-morning operation targeting street racing and reckless road behaviour. The operation reflects growing efforts to tackle dangerous riding practices.
Authorities arrested a Thai national at an illegal jetty in Kelantan's Rantau Panjang for smuggling petai and pomelos worth approximately RM8,000, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges along the Malaysia-Thailand border.
A cook appeared before the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, charged with five counts of sexually assaulting a teenage coworker at a fast-food establishment in Tumpat.
A madrasah headmaster in Pasir Mas appeared before the Sessions Court on charges of sexually assaulting three boys in Tumpat. The alleged offences occurred over an 18-month period.
A cook employed at a fast-food restaurant has been arraigned in Pasir Mas Sessions Court on five counts of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old female coworker at the Tumpat outlet.
Authorities have taken two express bus drivers into custody following the discovery of methamphetamine concealed behind a driver's seat during a Monday operation at Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area.
Enforcement agencies arrested six individuals connected to illegal mining operations in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. The swoop netted machinery, vehicles and iron ore valued at approximately RM2.98 million, marking another significant blow against unregulated resource extraction.
A 31-year-old motorist is under arrest after General Operations Force officers discovered 30 bromeliad plants estimated worth RM6,000 in his vehicle in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, in what authorities believe was an unlicensed smuggling operation from Thailand.
Kelantan's national unity department is leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen early childhood education in kindergartens and childcare centres, encouraging educators to develop more creative and interactive teaching materials suited to the digital age.
Kelantan's wayang kulit masters face mounting obstacles to preserving the ancient shadow puppet art form, as only three senior practitioners remain and government permits grow harder to obtain.
A fatal collision on the East-West Highway in Tanah Merah, Kelantan claimed three lives when a chicken-laden five-tonne lorry struck a stationary trailer, requiring an extensive rescue operation.
Ten undocumented migrants appeared in Pasir Mas Sessions Court facing charges for overstaying in Malaysia, misusing social visit passes, and entering the country without authorisation.
Malaysia's renewable energy installed capacity has reached nearly 32 per cent as of June, positioning the nation to achieve its 35 per cent target by 2030, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Authorities arrested a 19-year-old Thai man and his 14-year-old sister after they attempted to cross into Malaysia through an illegal jetty at Rantau Panjang. The incident highlights ongoing border security challenges along the Thailand-Malaysia frontier.
Police in Kelantan have arrested two Myanmar nationals after intercepting a vehicle in Gua Musang, recovering 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000. The operation highlights ongoing trafficking concerns along the Malaysia-Myanmar border region.
A 32-year-old driver was arrested in Tumpat after ramming a General Operations Force vehicle while attempting to flee from authorities. Police recovered an air rifle and ball bearings from the suspect's vehicle.
Kelantan's education director has cautioned students and schools that seemingly harmless jokes escalating to physical injuries should be classified as bullying. The warning came during a student safety campaign addressing broader challenges including cyberbullying and mental health.
A police station chief in Kelantan has been remanded for seven days while the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations of a RM500 bribe. The development raises fresh concerns about integrity within law enforcement.
A Pasir Mas woman has been ordered to pay RM5,000 after the Sessions Court found her guilty of allowing an undocumented migrant to remain at her sundry shop premises on July 9.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended a police station chief in Kelantan on suspicion of soliciting bribes totalling almost RM1,000, marking another accountability measure within the law enforcement sector.
Fourteen foreign nationals appeared before Pasir Mas Sessions Court on charges related to unlawful entry, extended stays beyond permit validity, and improper use of official travel authorisations.
The General Operations Force has arrested a 20-year-old man and seized 350kg of durians valued at over RM50,000 alongside a four-wheel-drive vehicle at an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested three men late last night for unlawfully keeping two Asian palm civet cubs at a roadblock in Tanah Merah during Op Taring Wawasan.
Authorities in Kelantan apprehended two men during an operation in Tumpat, seizing eight protected macaws estimated at RM400,000. The pair were transporting the birds along Jalan Bandar Tumpat.
Kelantan officials have initiated a formal investigation into a clandestine gold mining enterprise in Gua Musang following the confiscation of machinery valued at RM4.2 million.
Kelantan authorities will increase inspections of food premises after allegations surfaced on social media questioning halal compliance at several establishments. The state government urges operators to prioritise shariah standards.
Newly promoted Kelantan Red Warriors FC has suspended player signings to resolve outstanding management issues before competing in Malaysia's top football league next season.
Police arrested a 35-year-old tow truck agent in Kelantan after discovering 6,000 yaba pills worth RM60,000 in a vehicle. The seizure marks another significant drug bust in the state.
Tumpat police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, arresting a car repossesser and confiscating 6,000 yaba pills worth RM60,000. The seizure marks another successful enforcement action in Kelantan's ongoing battle against narcotics.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two elderly women at an illegal jetty in Tanah Merah for allegedly bringing various plant seedlings across the border from Thailand without proper permits.
Kelantan police have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of cigarette smuggling after a high-speed chase in Kampung Pulau Panjang, Kota Baru. Officers recovered 400,000 cigarette sticks estimated at RM813,000, one of the state's significant contraband busts this year.
A 22-year-old part-time driver in Kelantan was arrested while transporting 700kg of suspected smuggled durians. The young man earned between RM60 and RM70 per day for the illegal operation.
The Syariah Lower Court in Kota Baru has postponed proceedings against 14 men accused of cross-dressing at an apartment on Jalan Mahmood during an incident last year.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas charged 12 undocumented migrants with immigration violations including illegal entry and overstaying, with three of the defendants being women.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near the Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Fire and rescue personnel recovered the body after a lengthy operation.
A Kelantan entrepreneur has turned her passion for crafting decorative pulut kuning arrangements into a thriving home-based business, now receiving up to six daily orders from customers across the state.
Malaysia has allocated RM10 million this year for the Special Fishermen Housing Project to enhance living conditions for fishing communities. The initiative combines home repairs and new construction while promoting aquaculture as an alternative income source.
Malaysia's PERKESO has distributed almost RM3.5 million in social security benefits to Kelantan workers and their families during the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement payments accounting for the bulk of disbursements.
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A teenager has been arrested following a wildlife enforcement operation in Kota Bharu that recovered a RM20,000 red eagle alongside owls and musang pandan. The raid highlights ongoing concerns about illegal animal trafficking in Kelantan.
Police in Kelantan's Tumpat district arrested an 18-year-old who was illegally possessing four species of protected wildlife valued at RM48,500. The operation highlights ongoing enforcement against wildlife trafficking.