The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Perak police have begun investigating the death of a 54-year-old resident at a nursing home in Tanjung Rambutan. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active police examination.
Police have arrested three men in connection with the death of a missing Johor resident whose body was recovered from a river. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Two Klang Royal City Council officers are assisting police with an investigation into the death of a stray dog named Rocky during a July 29 capture operation in Port Klang, which followed numerous resident complaints.
A mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday killed three people and wounded seven others. Police located the suspected shooter's body near the scene.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has activated severe weather alerts across a broad swathe of the country, warning of thunderstorms, intense rainfall and gusty conditions through the evening hours affecting millions of residents.
The Sultan of Pahang has called for an immediate end to illegal street racing on public roads and ordered authorities to demolish illegal settlements housing foreign nationals, warning that preventive border controls are essential.
Authorities have initiated a formal probe into circumstances surrounding a dog's death during a stray animal roundup in Port Klang, following public complaints about potential animal welfare violations.
China's government is requesting public assistance in investigating the collapse of Liulan Reservoir in Guangxi province following Typhoon Maysak, which killed at least 26 people and left several missing.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has warned residents across multiple states to prepare for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected throughout the evening, affecting transport and outdoor activities.
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.
A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested after a shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle killed three people and injured four others on Sunday evening. Police continue searching for a second suspect.
A fire in a Schaerbeek residential building in Brussels killed two people and injured eight others early Sunday. The cause remains under investigation as emergency services provide aid to evacuated residents.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across multiple states in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, with the alert in effect until 6pm.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Ipoh for allegedly assaulting and threatening a city council enforcement officer who was issuing a compound notice in Pengkalan.
Sixteen members of a single family were admitted to hospital in Mauritius after exposure to tear gas in a residential neighbourhood. All were later discharged, though authorities continue searching for the person responsible.
Eleven men were presented in Sepang Sessions Court facing charges of membership in the Vinod Gang, an organised crime syndicate. The case highlights ongoing efforts by Malaysian authorities to dismantle criminal networks operating within the country.
Police have arrested a suspect connected to an attempted robbery in Klang, successfully recovering a stolen shotgun and a starter pistol loaded with 48 blank rounds from the Shah Alam arrest.
Protests erupted in Madison, Wisconsin after police shot and killed a man armed with a knife. Video footage shows officers using tasers and physical force during the confrontation. Four officers face investigation.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested two individuals following a violent altercation at a Cheras residential complex that resulted in one person sustaining severe injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
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.
A bystander injured during a May shootout between US Secret Service personnel and an armed individual outside the White House will pursue legal action against the federal agency.
Kuala Lumpur police have redesigned their monthly assembly to take place at night, aligning the gathering with the capital's peak crime hours and intensive operational periods when most investigations and intelligence work unfolds.
Johor Baru police have arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of trespassing into a house in Kampung Melayu Majidee. The rapid response time demonstrates the force's commitment to addressing residential security concerns in the district.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has initiated a comprehensive investigation with certified arborists following a fatal tree collapse on Jalan Tun Razak. The incident has prompted accelerated inspections of mature trees across major roads and plans for advanced monitoring technology.
The Home Ministry launched its MADANI Strategic Partnership Programme in Lenggong, bringing police, immigration, and anti-drugs services directly to communities while promoting civic engagement and healthy lifestyles through recreational activities.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds across seven states until midnight, affecting numerous districts on the peninsula and in East Malaysia.
Thai police have confirmed that 33 victims of a deadly Bangkok bar fire died from inhaling toxic gases including carbon monoxide and cyanide, rather than from burns sustained in the blaze.
Authorities in Selangor have arrested a man on suspicion of assaulting two neighbours in Kampung Baru Kundan after an incident involving alcohol intoxication. The case highlights ongoing community safety concerns.
A hornet nest near Redhill Market in Singapore triggered an attack that left four people hospitalised in July. Authorities quickly cordoned off the area and removed the nest, with officials urging residents to avoid disturbing such nests.
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.
Sixteen commercial and public transport drivers tested positive for illegal drugs during an integrated enforcement operation spanning July 1-10 across Johor, with authorities also documenting hundreds of traffic and vehicle compliance violations.
MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning for numerous districts across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan, with severe weather expected until 9 pm, affecting millions of residents.
A man wanted for involvement in a gang robbery at a Kuala Lumpur condominium has been arrested in Kajang, ending a two-year manhunt by police.
A 58-year-old Singaporean has been sentenced to five weeks in jail and banned from driving for 2.5 years after his car crashed into the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City in July 2024 while he was intoxicated.
Police in Japan's Oita Prefecture arrested a 44-year-old man after a stabbing attack injured four people in Saiki City on Monday morning. All victims remain conscious and were hospitalised.
A 23-year-old Chinese man with 60,000 social media followers was detained after illegally skydiving from a residential building in Sichuan province to boost his online presence, prompting authorities to warn about the dangers of unauthorized extreme activities.
A fire at a Bangkok restaurant-brewery in the Lat Phrao district has claimed 27 lives and injured 18 others. Authorities have established a coordination centre for victims' families and ordered urgent reviews of fire safety systems and operating permits across the city.
Malaysia's traffic police chief says enforcement operations must be complemented by education and community engagement to reduce road accidents. The call follows a fatal East Coast Expressway crash that killed four motorcyclists.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has warned of severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours expected to sweep across five states until midday, with residents urged to stay alert and monitor official weather updates.
A 50-year-old Hong Kong woman faces murder charges following a fatal confrontation with another passenger that began over a foot collision on a minibus and culminated in a deadly struggle at the Aberdeen stop.
Watch Duty, a crowdsourced emergency information platform that helped 2.5 million track California wildfires, is expanding into flood monitoring as climate-related disasters overwhelm traditional alert systems.
Malaysia's weather authority has issued thunderstorm alerts for nine states plus Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, with warnings covering specific districts in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah until 6 PM.
Singapore police tasered a 55-year-old man on July 5 after he refused to drop a saw near a Housing Board block in Bedok North and ignored repeated warnings. He faces multiple charges including public nuisance and weapon possession.
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.
Authorities in Tawau have arrested 10 teenage boys in connection with an assault on a student who was heading to Friday prayers in Merotai Besar last week.
A property agent has been detained by authorities in Kuala Lumpur following allegations that he threatened and assaulted his girlfriend at Maluri MRT station. The incident highlights ongoing domestic violence concerns in public transport settings.
A Yunnan farmer's wife inadvertently poisoned herself while attempting to save her husband from a cobra bite by sucking out venom—a dangerous practice that medical professionals warn against.
An 11-year-old boy and a 60-year-old man died in separate monsoon-related incidents in Mumbai, prompting demands for official accountability and renewed questions about civic preparedness during the heavy rainfall season.
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.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up efforts to combat surging synthetic drug trafficking, deploying advanced technology and proposing legal amendments to tackle emerging psychoactive substances threatening public health and security.
A pre-dawn altercation outside a nightclub in Singapore's Orchard Road district has resulted in two arrests and four hospitalisations, with authorities citing rising concerns over knife-related violence in the city-state.
A parking area dispute at Viva Home mall in Cheras escalated into a physical confrontation, leading authorities to detain 12 men. The incident highlights growing tensions over vehicle space in crowded shopping centres.
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Police arrested 135 drug-impaired drivers during a highway enforcement operation between April and June, with commercial motorists comprising nearly 90 per cent of those detained.
Singapore police arrested a 36-year-old man in Toa Payoh on Sunday after he committed an obscene act in a coffee shop and punched a police officer during his arrest. A 19-year-old officer sustained minor injuries.
Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department plans to construct 81 new stations nationwide based on fire risk assessments, with four proposed for inclusion in the 13th Malaysia Plan's second rolling phase.
Police arrested two drug suspects in Kuala Lumpur after they fled in a Perodua Viva and collided with three vehicles on Jalan Kuching, concluding a dangerous high-speed pursuit through the capital's streets.