Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Authorities in Temerloh have detained a teacher as investigations continue into allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old male student. The case has prompted fresh concerns about child safety in schools.
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The Ipoh High Court has extended the police search for Muhammad Riduan Abdullah by six months, while a judge expressed frustration with enforcement delays in the case linked to Indira Gandhi.
Police have opened an investigation into controversial social media comments attributed to former Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, following 153 complaints lodged across the country.
A foreign student in her 20s was found dead at a Bandar Sunway condominium. Police have detained a foreign man of similar age to assist with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
A delivery rider held in connection with the theft of RM10,000 from a lost wallet discovered at a Semenyih supermarket has been released on police bail, marking a development in the ongoing investigation.
A 13-year-old student is fighting for his life in hospital following an apparent fall from a building at an Ipoh secondary school. Police are investigating the incident while urging the public to avoid speculation.
Police in Sungai Petani have launched separate investigations following allegations that two elderly residents suffered injuries at a local care facility, prompting scrutiny of safety standards in Malaysia's aged care sector.
Police have initiated dual investigations into a care home near Sungai Petani following allegations that two elderly residents suffered injuries. The move raises fresh concerns about oversight and safeguarding standards in Malaysia's care sector.
The Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation has convened more than 100 defrauded investors to demand faster police action against 18 companies allegedly orchestrating coordinated investment fraud schemes across the country.
Johor police have opened an investigation following a widely-shared social media video depicting a woman being assaulted by a man at a Gelang Patah food stall, raising fresh concerns about public safety.
A man was arrested in Setiu on Saturday for allegedly committing sexual offences against his 15-year-old biological daughter. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
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Authorities have opened an investigation following the death of a 64-year-old resident at a care centre in Sungai Petani. The case has raised concerns about elderly care standards and facility oversight in the region.
A 37-year-old delivery rider arrested over the theft of RM10,000 from a lost wallet discovered at a Semenyih supermarket has had his remand period extended until June 23 as investigations continue.
Two teenage cousins reported missing in Kelantan have been located safely in Machang after a 32-hour search operation. Authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with the case, with investigations ongoing.
Police have remanded a woman and her accomplice for 14 days following allegations of orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extract RM18,000 in ransom money. The case highlights emerging extortion tactics in urban Malaysia.
Five men have been arrested and remanded following the disappearance of two teenage cousins from Kampung Baloh near Kok Lanas in Kelantan. The teenagers were discovered safe in Machang after being reported missing since Thursday evening.
Police have rearrested two couples in connection with an ongoing maid abuse investigation that has expanded to include additional alleged victims. The case involves multiple criminal charges related to physical harm and threats.
Police have initiated a sudden death investigation following an explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun that claimed the lives of two Malaysian Army personnel during a combat training exercise on June 16.
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua has been reclassified as a suspect in a police investigation concerning a Facebook post about the Rukun Negara, signalling imminent charges.