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Police rescue teenagers forced into online sex scam syndicate in Johor

Two minors and one man were rescued in Op Bugil as police uncover abuse, forced labour and extortion by syndicate active since November

‘Birth certs obtained using fake documents sold for up to RM50,000’

The modus operandi involves fake ‘relatives’ and documents to obtain legitimate birth certificates for parents with adopted or stateless children

Malaysiakini journalist Nantha Kumar claims trial to RM20,000 bribery charge

He faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment and fine of five times the value of the alleged bribe if found guilty

Police ‘roast’ RM3.2 mil chicken investment scam, 11 arrested

Authorities seize luxury items, smartphones, laptops, financial items, including sheep suspected to be related to the scam

MACC locks down Singaporean ‘mastermind’ of RM3.5 bil Port Klang smuggling ring

Suspect faces accusations of bribing enforcement officers between 2022 and 2024, with investigations implicating 11 officers so far

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

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

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards