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Malaysian authorities have arrested and deported two Indian fugitives wanted in connection with a railway track bombing in Punjab, demonstrating regional cooperation on serious crime investigations.
A Butterworth Magistrate's Court has penalised three security guards RM5,000 each for unlawfully demanding money from a UNHCR cardholder in what represents a troubling breach of duty by those hired to maintain order.
Pahang's Sultan and Tengku Ampuan have extended Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings to the state's Muslim population, with the Menteri Besar calling for renewed commitment to faith, integrity, and development.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has lodged a police report after a Kedah assemblyman alleged that university places were being sold and backdoor admissions offered to unqualified students, threatening public confidence in higher education.
Two couples have been rearrested in connection with a domestic worker abuse case that has expanded to include multiple alleged victims. Police are investigating offences of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
Malaysia's broadcasting chief warns journalists they must master AI tools to remain competitive, positioning artificial intelligence as a complement to human skills rather than a replacement for journalism itself.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with Universiti Sains Malaysia to use the 5th Youth Film Festival as a platform for spreading anti-corruption messages to younger demographics across Malaysia.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has urged the government, platform operators and law enforcement to prioritise e-hailing driver safety amid escalating reports of passenger violence and harassment across the country.
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The International Islamic University Malaysia's rector, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar, has been awarded the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah for 2026, with Moroccan scholar Dr Ahmad Al-Raysuni receiving the international honour.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed commitment to expanding educational cooperation with Palestine, focusing on university partnerships and enhanced support for Palestinian students.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has warned Malaysians to prepare for extended periods of hot, dry weather as the El Niño phenomenon is expected to impact the country through early 2027, raising risks of water shortages and fires.
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One Malaysian prison officer faces criminal charges following a January 2025 incident at Taiping Prison that resulted in an inmate's death. Five other staff members face internal discipline, while authorities weigh closing the 146-year-old facility.
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A High Court judge has delivered a sweeping 809-page judgment on the 1MDB scandal, declaring that the scale of theft from Malaysia's investment fund surpassed even historical acts of plunder, with implications for ongoing corruption cases across the region.
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Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta departed Malaysia after a five-day visit centred on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic cooperation, particularly in infrastructure development.
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The Malaysian Competition Commission has launched a formal investigation into six companies suspected of colluding in bidding for a RM5.7 million AADK tender, marking fresh action against alleged anti-competitive practices.
Two Malaysian Army personnel died in a grenade-throwing training accident at Hobart Camp in Kedah. The Defence Ministry and government have conveyed condolences to the victims' families, with a full investigation now underway.
The Malaysian Artistes' Association will submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister with recommendations for industry reform, following a music practitioners convention expected to draw over 200 professionals.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have reinforced their strategic partnership to combat corruption and enhance governance. Malaysia's 2025 CPI score improved to 52, rising three places globally to 54th, as the country targets top-25 status by 2030.