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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured a week-long remand order for a Kelantan construction project manager accused of demanding and accepting approximately RM38,000 in bribes from a contractor dating back four years.
Authorities have arrested five men following a major enforcement operation against an illegal timber processing facility in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Seizures included machinery and unprocessed timber valued at RM2.32 million.
A resident of Pasir Mas in Kelantan has been ordered to pay RM10,000 after being found guilty of sheltering two undocumented Myanmar nationals, in a ruling that underscores enforcement efforts against migrant trafficking networks.
Authorities in Tumpat have arrested a 55-year-old man following the seizure of 52 durian saplings suspected of being illegally brought in from Thailand during a General Operations Force operation.
Authorities arrested a Thai man at an illegal jetty in Kelantan yesterday after discovering he was attempting to smuggle petai and pomelos worth roughly RM8,000. The seizure highlights ongoing cross-border agricultural smuggling concerns.
Kelantan authorities have detained three Thai women accused of exploiting public sympathy to solicit donations outside ATMs in Kota Bharu. Eight people were rescued during an operation that also targeted homelessness across multiple city locations.
A 24-year-old fast-food cook in Kelantan has been charged at Sessions Court with five counts of sexual assault against a 17-year-old female colleague at a Tumpat outlet.
A madrasah principal in Kelantan has been formally charged with three counts of physically sexually assaulting minors at the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two long-distance bus drivers after discovering methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle seat during a checkpoint operation at Gua Musang rest area.
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.
Kelantan is leveraging artificial intelligence to improve early childhood education, with 14 educator groups competing to develop innovative, AI-powered teaching materials for Unity kindergartens and childcare centres.
Ten undocumented migrants appeared in Pasir Mas Sessions Court facing charges related to illegal entry into Malaysia, overstaying and misusing social visit passes. Three of the accused were women.
Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital II in Kelantan will receive a RM175 million pathology laboratory starting construction next year. The four to five-year project will modernise diagnostic services and include parking and ward facilities.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a 19-year-old Thai man and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister following an unsuccessful attempt to enter Malaysia illegally via an unauthorised jetty at Rantau Panjang near the Thai border.
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.
Three men perished in a fatal collision between a chicken lorry and a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway early Wednesday morning, prompting a complex rescue operation.
Authorities arrested a 36-year-old man at a Rantau Panjang petrol station for allegedly conducting repeated fuel purchases intended for smuggling into Thailand, raising concerns about cross-border fuel trafficking in the region.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two men transporting eight protected macaws worth RM400,000 along Jalan Bandar Tumpat in an ongoing crackdown against wildlife trafficking in the state.
A Pasir Mas business proprietor has been ordered to pay RM5,000 after the Sessions Court found her guilty of permitting an undocumented migrant to lodge at her commercial premises without proper authorisation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a police station chief from Kelantan on suspicion of soliciting a bribe worth almost RM1,000, marking another high-profile case in the agency's ongoing crackdown on corruption within law enforcement.
Fourteen foreign nationals appeared in Pasir Mas Sessions Court charged with illegal entry, overstaying and misusing travel documents, highlighting ongoing enforcement against immigration violations.
The General Operations Force has arrested a 20-year-old man and seized 350 kilogrammes of smuggled durians valued at over RM50,000 during an enforcement operation at Rantau Panjang's Abe Li Posmen illegal jetty.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested three men for unlicensed possession of Asian palm civet cubs during a late-night roadblock operation, marking part of intensified efforts against wildlife trafficking.
Kelantan has initiated a formal investigation into a large-scale illegal gold mining operation in Gua Musang after authorities confiscated mining equipment valued at RM4.2 million, signalling intensified enforcement against unregulated mineral extraction.
Authorities have arrested a lorry driver and his attendant at Rantau Panjang following discovery of RM85,000 in contraband plant saplings illegally imported from Thailand.
Authorities in Tanah Merah apprehended two elderly women attempting to bring assorted plant seedlings across the Thai border through an unauthorised waterway entry point, underscoring ongoing challenges in managing illegal commerce between Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand.
A 26-year-old labourer in Machang has been fined RM6,500 for insulting and physically assaulting a policeman during an enforcement operation. He pleaded guilty to obstructing a public officer.
Police in Kelantan arrested two men and confiscated 2,000 yaba tablets valued at approximately RM20,000 during a raid at a food court in Pasir Puteh yesterday.
A 29-year-old suspect was arrested following a vehicle chase in Kota Baru, Kelantan, with authorities seizing 400,000 sticks of suspected smuggled cigarettes estimated at RM813,000.
Kelantan's Chicha 2 Water Treatment Plant in Pasir Hor is expected to begin operations in September, serving more than 13,000 consumers across five villages with treated water from groundwater sources.
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.
A Syariah Lower Court in Kota Baru has adjourned proceedings against 14 men accused of cross-dressing at an apartment, marking another delay in the high-profile case that has drawn significant public attention.
A Kelantan court prosecuted 12 undocumented migrants for illegal entry and overstaying offences. The group included three women and faced charges related to pass misuse and immigration violations.
Kelantan's leadership has pledged to preserve the state's rich cultural heritage while maintaining alignment with Islamic principles. The Menteri Besar outlined how traditional arts, crafts and games remain central to the state's identity and economic development.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Rescue teams took nearly three hours to reach the remote location and retrieve the body.
Kain Lima, a rare Malaysian heritage textile prized by royalty, faces extinction as the number of skilled weavers dwindles. Experts and collectors are working to preserve knowledge of this intricate craft.
A 46-year-old Kelantan entrepreneur has built a thriving business around decorative pulut kuning arrangements after leaving her resort marketing career, now receiving almost daily orders worth RM100 to RM280 each.
Malaysia's wildlife department PERHILITAN will establish a task force to review and strengthen regulations governing elephant processions, prompted by public concern over an event in Kelantan that sparked viral controversy.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has distributed almost RM3.5 million in benefits to workers and their families in Kelantan during the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement payments forming the bulk of disbursements.