The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
The General Operations Force Northern Brigade has confiscated over 120 tonnes of illegal electronic waste valued at RM9.39 million during coordinated raids in Ipoh, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals suspected of involvement in the smuggling operation.
Bangladesh Forest Department demolished three illegal shrimp processing camps in the Sundarbans, recovering poisoned catches and equipment. The raid exposes threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site from toxic chemical use alongside existing pressures.
French authorities have arrested 308 people linked to widespread wildfires across the country, with suspected arson accounting for roughly two-thirds of cases. A major blaze in southwestern France has burned 42,000 hectares but shows signs of stabilisation.
Six individuals have been detained following a significant enforcement operation against unlicensed mining in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Authorities seized machinery, vehicles and iron ore valued at RM2.98 million, marking a major success in combating the illegal extraction sector.
A coordinated enforcement operation has dismantled an unlicensed bauxite extraction operation in Pahang, resulting in nine arrests and the confiscation of approximately 10,000 tonnes of mineral-bearing soil and machinery valued at RM3.75 million.
Malaysian authorities have arrested nine people, including foreign nationals, during a raid on a Felda plantation as part of an investigation into unlicensed bauxite extraction. The operation resulted in the seizure of RM3.75 million in assets.