The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Johor has established a multi-agency task force to investigate allegations that construction waste from Singapore has been illegally dumped at multiple sites in the Pontian district, marking a significant environmental enforcement action.
Thai authorities arrested three Malaysian men on July 31 at Hat Yai Railway Station while attempting to smuggle 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in luggage. Each suspect was reportedly offered RM8,000 by a drug syndicate.
A Sabah court has imprisoned two Filipino nationals for four months each after they admitted to entering the state illegally. The men had been held during an investigation into the death of a young child.
Two Myanmar nationals were detained by Kelantan police following a pursuit in Gua Musang, leading to the recovery of 6,000 yaba stimulant tablets with an estimated street value of RM60,000.
Fourteen foreign nationals appeared in Pasir Mas Sessions Court charged with illegal entry, overstaying and misusing travel documents, highlighting ongoing enforcement against immigration violations.
A 22-year-old part-time driver was arrested in Rantau Panjang after police discovered 700kg of suspected smuggled durians during a routine check. The driver reportedly earned RM60-70 daily for the work.