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Authorities have arrested three men at a roadblock in Kelantan for illegally keeping two young Asian palm civets without proper permits, part of ongoing wildlife protection operations.
Kelantan Chief Minister Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud has celebrated the joint Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional victory in the Negri Sembilan state election as proof that transcending factional interests delivers superior electoral outcomes.
Authorities in Gua Musang arrested a 17-year-old motorcyclist during a targeted enforcement operation against street racing. The arrest marks part of an intensifying police campaign to combat dangerous riding practices.
A fast-food restaurant cook in Kelantan has been charged with five counts of sexual assault involving a 17-year-old colleague. The case highlights ongoing workplace safety concerns in the service industry.
A cook in Kelantan has been formally charged with five counts of physical sexual assault against a 17-year-old female colleague working at a fast-food restaurant in Tumpat.
Malaysian authorities in Kota Bharu have detained three Thai women suspected of running a sympathy-exploitation scheme at automated teller machines, earning up to RM300 daily through public donations.
A significant water infrastructure failure in Kelantan will leave 34,000 consumer accounts without supply across four districts for up to 36 hours, prompting an emergency response involving water tankers and inter-state support.
Authorities in Kelantan have dismantled an illegal mining operation near Kuala Nal, apprehending six individuals and confiscating equipment and ore valued at RM2.98 million during the enforcement drive.
A 31-year-old driver in Pasir Mas was arrested after authorities discovered 30 bromeliad plants valued at RM6,000 in his SUV, believed to have been smuggled from Thailand.
Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital II in Kota Bharu will construct a new RM175 million pathology laboratory expected to take four to five years, featuring advanced diagnostic equipment, 125 parking bays and 40 first-class ward beds.
Jeli Kelantan Polytechnic has unveiled the first solar-powered buggy cars in the state, developed by engineering students as part of a green energy initiative that reflects growing renewable sector opportunities.
Malaysia has achieved nearly 32 per cent renewable energy installed capacity, firmly positioning itself to meet its 35 per cent target by 2030. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof highlighted the milestone during the launch of a major solar project in Kelantan.
Ten undocumented migrants have been charged in Kelantan's Sessions Court for overstaying, misusing visit passes, and entering Malaysia without authorisation. Three of the accused are foreign women.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man at a Rantau Panjang petrol station for allegedly making multiple fuel purchases linked to an illegal smuggling operation channelling Malaysian petrol into Thailand.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a Kelantan police station chief for seven days as it investigates an alleged RM500 bribery incident, marking another corruption case within the country's law enforcement ranks.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a police station chief suspected of accepting a RM500 bribe from a UN refugee card holder, prompting fresh scrutiny of graft in the force.
The General Operations Force has arrested a 20-year-old driver and seized 350kg of smuggled durians and a vehicle valued at RM50,000 at an illegal jetty in Kelantan, signalling intensified enforcement against cross-border contraband operations.
Malaysia's Works Minister has issued a directive to accelerate construction of the Sungai Durian Bridge in Kuala Krai, which has fallen behind schedule despite receiving six time extensions.
Malaysia's Works Ministry is actively monitoring 50 delayed infrastructure projects nationwide, with only seven affecting Kelantan. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says appropriate action including contract termination will be taken for persistently underperforming schemes.
Kelantan authorities have initiated a formal probe into an illegal gold mining enterprise operating in Gua Musang, triggering the seizure of mechanised equipment and assets totalling RM4.2 million in what represents a significant enforcement action.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a 35-year-old tow truck operator following the discovery of 6,000 yaba pills worth RM60,000 concealed in a vehicle, signalling renewed enforcement against stimulant trafficking in the region.
A Machang Magistrate's Court has imposed a RM6,500 fine on a 26-year-old labourer who assaulted and verbally abused a policeman conducting an enforcement operation, after he pleaded guilty to obstructing a civil servant.
Authorities in Kota Baru apprehended a 29-year-old man and recovered 400,000 sticks of suspected smuggled cigarettes worth RM813,000 following a vehicle pursuit in Kampung Pulau Panjang.
Authorities in Kelantan have detained two individuals following the discovery of 2,000 yaba tablets during an enforcement operation at a food court car park in Pasir Puteh, with the contraband estimated at RM20,000.
A Syariah Lower Court in Kota Baru has postponed the trial of 14 men charged with dressing as women at a Jalan Mahmood apartment. The adjournment marks a procedural pause in a case that draws continued attention to how Islamic courts handle matters of religious law compliance in Malaysia.
Twelve undocumented migrants, including three women, have been convicted in Kelantan for illegal entry, overstaying and passport misuse. The cases highlight ongoing border enforcement challenges across Malaysia.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed after his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang today. Firefighters took nearly three hours to reach the remote location.
Malaysia's Department of Wildlife and National Parks will form a special task force to review and strengthen operating procedures for elephant processions after a viral video sparked public concern about animal welfare at a community event in Kelantan.
Kelantan Umno has claimed that Pas's instruction to members backing Barisan Nasional in the Johor election serves as de facto admission that accusations of Umno-Pas cooperation ('Umdap') were baseless political attacks.
PERKESO has distributed nearly RM3.5 million in social security benefits to Kelantan workers and their families during the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement payments forming the bulk of disbursements.
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Authorities in Kota Bharu have arrested a teenager following a raid that uncovered illegal wildlife trafficking. Seized animals include a red eagle valued at RM20,000, multiple owls, and musang pandan specimens, highlighting ongoing concerns about protected species trading in Malaysia.
A teenager in Tumpat, Kelantan has been arrested for illegally possessing four species of protected wildlife valued at RM48,500, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges in combating wildlife trafficking.
Malaysian authorities have uncovered a shift in migrant smuggling methods, with syndicates now moving undocumented workers in smaller groups across forest routes to evade detection. Recent raids in Kelantan netted 13 Myanmar nationals.
An unattended open flame used to burn papers in a kitchen sparked a destructive fire on June 8 that destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Gok Kapur, Kota Bharu, displacing 110 villagers. Fire authorities have blamed negligence.
Authorities in Kelantan have apprehended nine foreign nationals of mixed backgrounds on suspicion of orchestrating online scams from the Pengkalan Kubor area. The operation forms part of intensifying efforts to combat transnational cybercrime.
Police in Kelantan have located two missing teenage cousins safe in Machang, more than 30 hours after their families reported them missing. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the disappearance.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan has imposed fines ranging from RM1,000 to RM10,000 on 54 undocumented migrants who admitted to immigration-related violations. Those unable to pay face jail terms of up to three months.
A centuries-old insect-fighting pastime is experiencing unexpected popularity among Kelantan's younger generation, who are abandoning digital devices for this low-cost, night-time sporting tradition.
The General Operations Force detained four men and a woman during a raid on an illegal sawmill in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Nearly RM1.7 million worth of materials and equipment were seized at the site.
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A police corporal in Kota Bharu has denied possessing methamphetamine and opted for trial. The case highlights ongoing concerns about substance abuse within law enforcement agencies across Malaysia.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has seized contraband cigarettes valued at approximately RM212,000 during an enforcement operation near Kampung Penambang in Kelantan, reflecting persistent smuggling challenges in Malaysian waters.
A police corporal has pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing nearly 20 grams of methamphetamine discovered in the Kota Baru magistrate's court lock-up, marking an unusual case of alleged misconduct within the justice system.
Universiti Teknologi MARA's Kelantan campus is pushing disadvantaged students to accept admission offers, emphasising multiple financial support schemes beyond PTPTN loans to ease their educational burden.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil met with Kelantan's Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra at Kota Lama Palace to discuss rising concerns over fake social media accounts spreading misinformation about the Malaysian Royal Institution.