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A man in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, has been fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court for providing shelter to two undocumented Myanmar migrants, signalling authorities' continued crackdown on illegal immigration networks.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has imposed fines ranging from RM1,000 to RM10,000 on 29 undocumented migrants. The individuals pleaded guilty to charges including illegal entry, overstaying their permitted duration, and fraudulent use of travel passes.
Police in Gua Musang apprehended a 17-year-old rider during a targeted enforcement campaign against street racing activities, reflecting growing concerns over reckless riding behaviour in the state.
Malaysian authorities have apprehended a Thai national for attempting to smuggle approximately RM8,000 worth of petai and pomelos through an illegal jetty in Kelantan's Rantau Panjang area.
A fast-food cook in Kelantan has been charged with five counts of sexual assault against a teenage colleague. The incident highlights workplace safety concerns in Malaysia's food service industry.
A madrasah principal in Pasir Mas has been charged in Sessions Court with three counts of sexual assault against boys in Tumpat. The alleged offences occurred between 2023 and 2024, raising fresh concerns about child safety in religious institutions.
A fast-food kitchen worker in Kelantan has been formally charged with five counts of physical sexual assault involving a teenage coworker. The charges were filed at Sessions Court in Pasir Mas.
Kelantan authorities have detained three Thai women accused of using emotional manipulation to solicit money from ATM customers in Kota Bharu, allegedly earning up to RM300 daily through what officials describe as a coordinated sympathy-seeking scheme.
Authorities have arrested two express bus drivers at Gua Musang rest stop in Kelantan on suspicion of methamphetamine possession. The drugs were reportedly concealed behind the driver's seat during a routine operation.
Enforcement agencies arrested six individuals involved in illegal mining operations in Kuala Nal, recovering mining machinery, vehicles and iron ore valued at RM2.98 million during the coordinated operation.
A 31-year-old SUV driver was arrested in Pasir Mas after General Operations Force personnel discovered 30 bromeliad plants worth over RM6,000 that authorities believe were smuggled across the Thai border.
Authorities in Kelantan have apprehended two Myanmar nationals carrying 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 after a brief police chase in Gua Musang, highlighting ongoing cross-border narcotics trafficking concerns.
Kelantan's Department of National Unity and Integration is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance teaching methods in kindergartens and childcare centres, with educators competing to develop AI-powered learning materials.
A Thai man aged 19 and his underage sister were apprehended by authorities at Rantau Panjang yesterday after attempting to enter Malaysia through an illegal maritime crossing point.
A 32-year-old driver was arrested in Tumpat after ramming a General Operations Force vehicle while fleeing. Authorities recovered an air rifle and ball bearings from his vehicle.
Three people died when a chicken delivery lorry struck a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway in the pre-dawn hours, with firefighters requiring extrication tools to recover the bodies.
A Kelantan police station chief has been remanded for seven days as the MACC investigates allegations he received a RM500 bribe, raising fresh concerns about corruption within law enforcement.
A police station chief in Kelantan faces arrest on allegations of accepting a RM500 bribe from a UNHCR card holder, highlighting persistent corruption concerns within Malaysia's law enforcement.
Fourteen foreign nationals have been charged at Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, with illegal entry into Malaysia, overstaying their permitted duration, and fraudulently using their travel documents.
Malaysian authorities have arrested a 20-year-old driver and seized 350 kilogrammes of smuggled durians valued at over RM50,000, along with a four-wheel-drive vehicle, at an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang.
Enforcement authorities in Kelantan arrested two companions found transporting eight protected macaws worth RM400,000 along a main road in Tumpat, signalling intensified efforts against illegal bird trafficking in the region.
Malaysia's Works Minister has issued a directive to accelerate construction of the Sungai Durian Bridge in Kuala Krai after the project fell behind schedule despite receiving six time extensions.
Malaysia's Works Ministry is actively monitoring 50 delayed infrastructure projects across the country to restore timely delivery. The ministry identified these problematic projects from a portfolio of 865 nationwide, with only seven in Kelantan flagged as troubled.
Authorities at Rantau Panjang apprehended a lorry driver and his assistant carrying contraband Thai plant saplings estimated at RM85,000 in a significant border enforcement action.
Police in Kelantan have arrested a 35-year-old tow truck operator following the seizure of 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 from a vehicle in the Tumpat area.
The Malaysian government has greenlit 46 development projects totalling RM207.2 million for Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, with emphasis on building industrial and logistics infrastructure around the East Coast Rail Link station.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two elderly women yesterday for attempting to smuggle various plant seedlings from Thailand through an unlicensed jetty at Tanah Merah.
The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026, held in Pasir Puteh from July 1–4, brought together diverse performers and communities to celebrate the state's rich cultural identity while advancing the Malaysia MADANI vision through music, dance, and interactive cultural activities.
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat has intervened to support a 19-year-old orphaned student from Kelantan who was forced to consider rejecting a medical degree offer from Al-Azhar University in Egypt due to financial hardship affecting his family.
A Sessions Court in Kelantan's Pasir Mas district has charged twelve undocumented migrants with immigration offences including illegal entry, overstaying and misuse of travel documents. Three of the accused were women.
A Syariah court in Kota Baru has delayed proceedings against 14 men facing charges related to cross-dressing at a residential apartment, raising questions about trial timelines in religious court systems.
Kelantan's leadership affirms commitment to preserving the state's rich artistic and cultural traditions while maintaining alignment with Islamic values, viewing heritage protection as central to identity and tourism growth.
A 10-tonne lorry driver in his 40s died after his vehicle plunged approximately 150 feet into a ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighting teams took nearly three hours to reach the remote crash site.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has distributed nearly RM3.5 million in various benefits to workers and dependants across Kelantan during the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement and funeral assistance forming the bulk of payouts.
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Kelantan authorities arrested a teenage suspect during a raid in Kota Bharu, seizing a RM20,000 red eagle alongside owls and other protected wildlife, signalling renewed enforcement against illegal wildlife trade.
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old in Tumpat, Kelantan with four protected wildlife species valued at RM48,500, highlighting ongoing illegal animal trafficking in Malaysia.
Malaysian security forces have uncovered a new smuggling strategy where migrant trafficking networks transport undocumented foreigners in small groups rather than large convoys to reduce detection risks during illegal border crossings.
A fire that destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Gok Kapur, Kelantan on June 8 was sparked by burning papers directly in a kitchen using a gas lighter, authorities confirm. No casualties reported.