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Marine police in Sabah's Region 4 have arrested three individuals suspected of smuggling subsidised cooking oil out of the state. The operation highlights persistent enforcement challenges around fuel and food subsidies across Malaysia.
The Royal Malaysia Police has launched a 500-page book documenting its participation in 13 United Nations peacekeeping missions, showcasing the force's transformation into an internationally respected entity while emphasizing humanitarian values.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has praised retiring Deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay for his unwavering commitment to the rule of law during a 35-year career in the Royal Malaysian Police.
Malaysian authorities arrested 16 people in Kuantan in connection with an international cybercrime network defrauding American victims. The bust highlights growing concerns about Southeast Asia's role in transnational digital fraud operations.
Police in Ipoh have arrested 12 Chinese nationals following raids on two call centres operating online romance scams. The operation specifically targeted victims in China with fraudulent love schemes.
Malaysia will create its own refugee management system under NSC Directive 23, coordinating welfare access and enforcement while maintaining national security oversight, amid hosting over 126,000 registered Rohingya.
A 65-year-old Perlis resident has been charged with drug trafficking after authorities seized 39.9 litres of fentanyl, underscoring escalating narcotics enforcement operations across northern Malaysia.
Malaysian authorities have confiscated 718.43kg of vape products containing illegal substances including synthetic drugs and THC since 2023, leading to 585 arrests across 400 cases. Seizures are accelerating rapidly.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is mounting an aggressive campaign against synthetic drugs, deploying advanced technology and multi-agency taskforces. Over 238,000 arrests have been made since 2023 as authorities target emerging threats including fentanyl and locally-known psychoactive pills.
Police have successfully dismantled a bonded lorry theft syndicate operating across four states by arresting seven men during a special operation. The crackdown marks a significant breakthrough in combating organised cargo theft.
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Malaysian Customs has dismantled a major smuggling operation, seizing 72 advanced AI servers valued at RM52.9 million from the KLIA Free Trade Zone. The bust represents a significant enforcement action under the Strategic Trade Act.