Bold, independent coverage of Malaysian politics, business and current affairs.
Bukit Aman has launched an investigation into the arrest of another Malaysian in Indonesia on alleged drug trafficking charges, marking the second such case involving a Malaysian national in recent days following a Malaysia Airlines pilot's detention.
Authorities dismantled an illegal timber processing facility in Kelantan yesterday, detaining five individuals and confiscating RM2.32 million in machinery, equipment and contraband timber during a joint enforcement operation.
Thai police have arrested three Malaysian nationals travelling by rail between Bangkok and Hat Yai after discovering 87 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at approximately RM4.3 million hidden in their luggage.
Vietnamese authorities have arrested 65 people, including four Malaysians and four Singaporeans, for operating a sophisticated drug trafficking network that laced e-cigarettes with the anaesthetic Etomidate and sold them regionally.
Thai authorities have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing 24.38kg of heroin concealed in five parcels disguised as handicrafts and clothing destined for Australia and Taiwan.
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency arrests two brothers in Johor Baru for attempting to smuggle over RM6.85 million in drugs, including the emerging synthetic 'Piu Piu', by sea to a neighbouring country.
Authorities in Pahang have arrested a Thai woman and her Malaysian partner accused of operating as drug couriers for an organised network. Police seized controlled substances worth approximately RM728,000 during the Bentong operation.
A 28-year-old Singapore vape peddler has been sentenced to 16 months and five weeks' jail after attempting to drive away from health authorities during a July 2025 raid, nearly striking enforcement officers. The case highlights Singapore's intensifying crackdown on illicit vaping.