The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
A former e-hailing driver appeared before magistrates in Klang today to face 12 separate charges spanning armed robbery, fraud, and theft offences, with the accused entering not guilty pleas across multiple cases.
A 41-year-old former design and technology teacher in Singapore has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment after being found guilty of grooming and performing indecent acts on an underage female student over several months in 2022 and 2023.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested four 14-year-old boys in connection with a brutal assault on a teenager in Cheras that sparked outrage after videos circulated online early this month.
A 32-year-old driver was detained in Kelantan after a high-speed pursuit ended with him ramming a General Operations Force vehicle. Officers recovered an air rifle and ball bearings from the scene.
Malaysian police have taken five foreign nationals into custody as part of investigations into a fatal stabbing in the Bandar Mahkota Cheras residential area. The victim's body was discovered on Monday morning.
Police in Perth have arrested a 16-year-old boy after his 35-year-old mother was found dead and his 12-year-old sister seriously wounded in what authorities are treating as a suspected family violence homicide.
An Indian tourist has been sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks in jail after pleading guilty to stealing a S$200,000 diamond from a Chinatown jewellery store in a carefully planned swap involving a counterfeit gem.
Authorities in Tawau have arrested a 66-year-old man and secured a seven-day remand in relation to allegations of sexually assaulting a disabled 15-year-old girl, underscoring ongoing concerns about vulnerable children's safety.
A supermarket sales assistant faced a murder charge in Shah Alam Magistrate's Court in connection with the death of a newborn baby in Subang Jaya, raising concerns about child safety and workplace backgrounds.
A 10-year-old girl who went missing from Kota Kinabalu on July 13 has been found dead. Police have arrested two men and classified the incident as murder following their investigation.
A foreign national in his early 20s has been apprehended by police in Cyberjaya following allegations of an indecent act at a children's playground adjacent to a retail establishment on Tuesday.
A 46-year-old Klang resident has been apprehended following allegations of making threatening remarks to shoot an assistant environmental health officer from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency.
Police in Kuantan have arrested a Datuk-titled businessman and his assistant following investigations into the creation of forged documents bearing the official seal of Pahang's Tengku Mahkota, in what appears to be a sophisticated document fraud scheme.
South Korean police came within two metres of a naked, blood-covered murder suspect in July but failed to apprehend him. The encounter was captured on surveillance video, prompting scrutiny of the police response and raising questions about investigative procedures.
Police in Melaka arrested a 36-year-old trader suspected of molesting 10 young boys and sodomising one between March and the current month in a case that raises fresh concerns about child safety.
Authorities have remanded a 36-year-old man for five days following his arrest over the alleged arson attack on his mother's residence in Kampung Sungai Baru, Jitra. The investigation is continuing.
Authorities in Kedah have detained a man on suspicion of deliberately setting fire to his mother's residence in Jitra following an intense domestic disagreement. Investigations are ongoing.
Police arrested a university student during a raid on a Cyberjaya apartment suspected of being used for prostitution. The student was reportedly attempting to earn additional income during the semester break.
UK authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after 78-year-old former minister Ann Widdecombe was discovered dead with serious injuries at her residence. The case has shocked Britain's political establishment.
A Form Three female student in Banting has been charged with the attempted murder of her schoolmate following a stabbing incident on Monday. The case highlights growing concerns about violence in Malaysian educational institutions.
Seven people were killed and five injured in two separate mass shooting incidents in Cape Town on Wednesday evening. The attacks occurred in Mitchells Plain and Philippi East on the Cape Flats.
A 49-year-old woman in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan has been arrested on suspicion of assault after allegedly sewing her 42-year-old roommate's lips together at their shared home, leaving the victim unable to speak or eat.
Police in Melaka have apprehended six Rohingya men suspected of orchestrating a significant theft targeting construction materials. The alleged heist, which occurred at a warehouse facility in Sungai Udang, involved aluminium formwork worth approximately RM200,000.
Selangor's education department director visited a 15-year-old girl stabbed at a Banting secondary school, offering support to the victim and her family. The suspect has been remanded for four days.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect following a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting. The arrest marks a significant development in the case as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ipoh police have arrested a mother and her two adult children for allegedly deceiving an elderly woman by impersonating welfare officers and stealing jewellery valued at RM8,000.
Singapore authorities arrested a 46-year-old woman for attacking an acquaintance with a knife at a Bukit Merah Housing Board block on Saturday night. The victim was hospitalised with injuries.
Thai authorities have arrested a 21-year-old British national in Pattaya in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 34-year-old boyfriend, a cannabis farm operator, at a high-end rental residence.
South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for an octogenarian man accused of attacking two people with a knife at a beauty salon in Geoje on July 2. The suspect claimed dissatisfaction with his haircut as motivation.
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A former kindergarten teacher in Shah Alam faces three money-laundering charges involving RM133,550 allegedly tied to an illegal child-relocation operation targeting New Zealand.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Kota Kinabalu following a parang attack in Lawas that left another man severely injured. He was apprehended at a hotel where he was hiding.
A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, claimed five lives on Monday, with several others injured. Police have arrested two suspects including the alleged shooter.
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The Selangor Immigration Department has successfully shut down a criminal network engaged in producing forged identity documents. Authorities arrested the suspected leader during a targeted enforcement operation known as Ops Serkap.
Authorities in Jasin have detained four men in connection with an organised raid on a durian orchard, during which thieves made off with fruit and a motorcycle valued at around RM9,000.
Police arrested a foreign homeless man in central Kuala Lumpur after he allegedly used a brick to damage a police vehicle. The incident occurred outside Hotel Kingston on Jalan Hang Lekiu during evening hours.
Akie Abe, widow of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attended her husband's killer's trial and spoke candidly about her ongoing struggle to comprehend why he was targeted. She has rejected calls for capital punishment.
Police in Kuching have arrested a woman on suspicion of stabbing her husband with a knife during a domestic dispute at their home in Kota Samarahan. The victim sustained serious injuries during the confrontation.
A Los Angeles judge has determined that Michael Gledhill, 44, charged with murdering veteran character actor James Handy, 81, is mentally incompetent to face trial. Psychiatric assessments found him unable to understand proceedings or aid his defence.
A shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines has left three people dead and five others injured. One juvenile suspect is in custody while authorities search for a second suspect.
Authorities in Kajang have arrested an e-hailing driver on suspicion of assaulting his former wife in a car park adjacent to the Bandar Baru Bangi police station, marking another domestic violence incident in the region.
A domestic violence incident in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, has resulted in four deaths and one injury. A 36-year-old man fatally attacked his girlfriend and her two children before taking his own life.
A 37-year-old delivery rider has had his remand extended until June 23 in connection with an alleged RM10,000 wallet theft from a supermarket in Semenyih. The case highlights growing concerns about theft incidents in commercial establishments.
Singapore police arrested three Malaysian men within six hours of their arrival over alleged involvement in a cross-border scam syndicate tasked with collecting cash, gold bars, and withdrawing illicit funds from ATMs.
Police in Japan arrested a 35-year-old man from Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, for allegedly confining his partner's young daughter in a garbage can for approximately five minutes in May, claiming the act constituted discipline.
A woman has been charged in Sepang magistrate's court with murdering an Indonesian citizen at a residential unit in Bandar Sunsuria earlier this month. The case marks another incident involving cross-border concerns.
Authorities in Terengganu have arrested four individuals, including a schoolteacher, in connection with a suspected cannabis distribution network. The arrests followed a raid conducted at a residential address in Kampung Raja, Besut.
Three individuals working at a Pekan workshop have been detained by authorities for their suspected involvement in manufacturing and distributing fraudulent medical certificates that bore the identity of a legitimate government medical officer.
Perak authorities have arrested a man suspected of stealing 43 metres of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad cables from railway infrastructure in Taiping, part of ongoing efforts to combat theft from critical transport networks.
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Police in Pekan have detained three individuals suspected of operating an organised scheme to sell forged medical leave certificates obtained from a government clinic. A fourth suspect, believed to be a civil servant, remains at large.