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Kedah’s ‘Geng Rusa Boy’ busted: Police move to stop gang’s southward expansion

Police dismantle violent crime group in Operation Tiga, arresting 17 members and disrupting gang’s spread from northern to southern Malaysia

Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty to drug trafficking in US court

He also admitted that he and his associates perpetrated violence against authorities, civilians, and rivals to protect the cartel's activities

Cops probe organised crime links to illegal e-waste processing

Home Minister says Op Hazard raids uncovered nearly 50 tonnes of ammunition, with investigations expanding into potential national security threats

MBSB Bank’s stolen RM24 mil: two bank managers among 10 charged with connections to organised crime

This comes after suspects were detained on Tuesday under Sosma and linked to the case of syphoned fixed deposits early last month 

RM990 mil in drug-related properties seized since 2019: Saifuddin

Recognising the intricate connections between drug trafficking, corruption and other forms of organised crime, Malaysia remains steadfast in implementing effective strategies to combat those threats through stringent law enforcement measures, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.