The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
A prominent Malaysian civic leader has demanded a thorough examination of security protocols at Kuala Lumpur International Airport after a pilot was arrested in Jakarta with suspected drugs, raising concerns about screening effectiveness.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Malaysian citizen at Surabaya's airport following the discovery of nearly 1kg of methamphetamine and over 1,000 ecstasy pills concealed in a corset, marking another drug trafficking case involving Malaysian nationals.
Indonesian authorities have apprehended a second Malaysian national within a week on suspicion of attempting to smuggle narcotics across the border, raising fresh concerns about transnational drug trafficking networks.
Indonesian authorities arrested a 22-year-old Malaysian at Juanda International Airport in East Java for attempting to smuggle nearly 1kg of methamphetamine and 1,089 ecstasy pills hidden beneath a corset. The drugs were valued at Rp2.9 billion.
A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after drugs were discovered in his possession. Bukit Aman said it will cooperate fully with Indonesian authorities as investigations proceed into the incident.
Malaysia's aviation regulator is examining regulatory compliance and security procedures following the arrest of a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot accused of attempting to smuggle 25 kilogrammes of drugs through Jakarta's international airport.
Indonesian customs authorities have detained a 39-year-old Malaysian airline pilot at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle approximately 25 kilogrammes of ecstasy and crystal methamphetamine into the country.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is anticipated to disclose progress on its investigation into Employees Provident Fund's RM200 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, potentially this week.
Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering collaboration across legislative, governance, and strategic domains following high-level discussions in Putrajaya.