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Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

Local freelance designer found dead with 20 stab wounds

Police investigate suspected murder after victim’s body is discovered following reports of a late-night altercation

Filipino national to serve 40 years in jail for killing two Indonesians in Semporna

The Tawau High Court yesterday sentenced an unemployed Filipino man to 80 years in jail and 24 strokes of the cane on two charges of killing two Indonesian men in Semporna two years ago, but the accused was ordered to serve his sentence concurrently from the date of his arrest on June 26, 2022.

Sentul triple murder: cops on manhunt for two Sri Lankan suspects

A police manhunt is underway for two male Sri Lankan suspects over their alleged involvement in the murders of three of their fellow countrymen at a shophouse on Perhentian Street in Lower Kovil Village, Sentul here last night. 

Attempted murder suspected from bomb under Siti Kasim’s car: IGP

KUALA LUMPUR – The case of the homemade bomb found under prominent lawyer Siti Kasim’s vehicle is suspected to be attempted homicide, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said the...

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’