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Melaka's three-day KPDN Mini Carnival opening tomorrow at the Melaka International Trade Centre is anticipated to welcome more than 10,000 visitors, showcasing government cost-of-living initiatives and affordable retail programmes.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat will convene its 2026 National Congress in Melaka on August 15-16, drawing approximately 2,500 delegates and 3,000 observers for discussions on reform, economic policy and social justice.
Barisan Nasional has secured enough seats to form the next Negeri Sembilan state government following recent elections. The coalition has also signalled its intention to contest in Melaka.
Authorities have arrested two individuals after intercepting a drone smuggling operation targeting Sungai Udang Prison in Melaka. The foiled attempt highlights persistent security challenges facing Malaysia's correctional facilities.
A Melaka High Court decision has overturned the dismissal of a medical negligence lawsuit, establishing that innocent administrative mistakes in e-filing procedures should not result in cases being struck out.
The Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation has launched a food assistance initiative targeting 2,000 needy families across Melaka, distributing monthly food kits over a 12-month period to ease financial hardship.
A keropok seller in Melaka has been charged with using a drone to smuggle tobacco into Sungai Udang Prison, highlighting emerging security vulnerabilities in Malaysian correctional facilities.
A 32-year-old delivery rider in Melaka faces charges of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and threatening two police officers and a family member across two separate court proceedings.
Melaka police have arrested two individuals suspected of orchestrating a drone-based tobacco smuggling operation targeting Sungai Udang Prison, signalling growing sophistication in contraband delivery methods.
Melaka police have arrested 21 Chinese nationals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated investment fraud operation targeting unsuspecting victims across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he is yet to receive a full briefing on internal disputes within Melaka's DAP chapter, though he has indicated that Pakatan Harapan's top brass will intervene to address the situation.
Melaka's government expects to announce funding approval for a new Type 3 health clinic in Bukit Rambai during the 2027 Budget presentation this October. The facility will offer expanded healthcare services including dental care and radiology.
Police in Melaka have arrested a 36-year-old trader accused of sexually abusing 10 boys over a period spanning from March to the present month, including one instance of sodomy.
Sungai Rambai state constituency is receiving RM2 million in flood mitigation funding to upgrade drainage systems and irrigation infrastructure, with RM1 million allocated specifically to Parit Keliling in Kampung Semujuk, Seri Mendapat.
Melaka police have apprehended six Rohingya nationals accused of stealing RM200,000 worth of aluminium formwork from a construction storage facility in Sungai Udang on June 15.