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A Kelantan resident has been ordered to pay RM10,000 after being convicted in Sessions Court for providing shelter to two undocumented Myanmar nationals, underlining authorities' continued crackdown on migrant harbouring.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has handed down financial penalties ranging from RM1,000 to RM10,000 against 29 undocumented migrants who admitted to illegally entering Malaysia, overstaying and fraudulently using travel documents.
Authorities arrested a Thai national attempting to smuggle agricultural produce worth RM8,000 through an illicit maritime crossing in Kelantan's Rantau Panjang district, underscoring persistent cross-border smuggling challenges.
A cook at a fast-food restaurant in Tumpat, Kelantan, has been charged in court with five counts of sexually assaulting a teenage colleague. The case highlights ongoing workplace safety concerns in Malaysia's service industry.
A madrasah headmaster in Kelantan's Pasir Mas town has been charged with three counts of sexual assault against boys. The alleged incidents occurred in Tumpat during 2023 and 2024.
A cook working at a fast-food outlet in Tumpat has faced charges at Pasir Mas Sessions Court over alleged sexual assaults against a teenage colleague, raising concerns about workplace safety in the hospitality sector.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two express bus drivers on suspicion of drug trafficking after discovering methamphetamine concealed within a bus seat, marking another drug seizure in Malaysia's ongoing counter-narcotics operations.
Two express bus drivers face drug possession charges after methamphetamine was discovered concealed behind a driver's seat during a police operation at Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area.
Kelantan authorities have arrested six men and dismantled an illegal mining operation in Kuala Nal, confiscating machinery, vehicles and iron ore valued at RM2.98 million in a significant enforcement action.
Police have detained a 31-year-old driver in Pasir Mas following the discovery of 30 smuggled bromeliad plants worth more than RM6,000 hidden in his vehicle, believed to have originated from Thailand.
Kelantan police have arrested two Myanmar citizens with 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 following a brief chase in Gua Musang, reflecting ongoing cross-border drug trafficking challenges.
Kelantan's education authorities are leveraging artificial intelligence to modernise early childhood learning through a competitive innovation programme that encourages educators to develop AI-powered teaching materials.
Border authorities arrested a Thai teenager and his underage sister after they attempted an illegal crossing through Rantau Panjang. The incident highlights persistent challenges securing Malaysia's porous border with Thailand.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested two Myanmar nationals and intercepted a significant drug consignment in Gua Musang. The operation uncovered 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000, marking another successful enforcement action against transnational drug trafficking.
A five-tonne lorry carrying poultry collided with a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway in the early hours, resulting in three fatalities. Emergency responders extracted the victims from the wreckage.
Authorities apprehended a 36-year-old man at a Rantau Panjang petrol station after discovering he was making repeated petrol purchases destined for illegal smuggling across the Thai border.
A police station chief in Kelantan has been arrested following allegations that he accepted a RM500 bribe from someone holding a UNHCR identification card, marking another incident of suspected graft within the force.
A Pasir Mas shop owner has been handed a RM5,000 fine by the Sessions Court for knowingly permitting an undocumented migrant to remain on her sundry shop premises in July.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a senior police officer in Kelantan's Kota Baru district following allegations of soliciting bribes. The case marks the latest in a series of corruption probes affecting law enforcement personnel in the state.
Fourteen foreign nationals appeared in Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, facing charges related to illegal entry, overstaying beyond permitted periods, and misusing their travel documents.
Malaysia's Works Minister has ordered the contractor to accelerate work on the long-delayed Sungai Durian Bridge replacement in Kuala Krai, demanding faster progress despite six previous deadline extensions.
Kelantan police arrested a 35-year-old tow truck agent after discovering 6,000 yaba pills worth RM60,000 hidden in a vehicle along Jalan Kubang Batang near Wakaf Bharu.
Tumpat police have arrested a car repossesser and seized 6,000 yaba pills worth approximately RM60,000 in a major narcotics operation, signalling intensified efforts against methamphetamine trafficking in Kelantan.
Authorities in Tanah Merah arrested two elderly women yesterday for allegedly importing assorted plant seedlings from Thailand using an unregistered waterway entry point.
A 26-year-old labourer in Kelantan has been fined RM6,500 after pleading guilty to insulting and physically assaulting a police officer conducting an enforcement operation, with the court finding him guilty of obstructing a public servant.
Kelantan authorities arrested a 29-year-old man following a high-speed pursuit in Kampung Pulau Panjang, recovering 400,000 contraband cigarette sticks estimated at RM813,000.
Kelantan's RM54.98 million Chicha 2 Water Treatment Plant is nearing completion with 97% progress and will serve 13,000 consumers across five districts starting September, addressing water scarcity through innovative groundwater treatment technology.
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The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026, held in Pasir Puteh from July 1 to 4, demonstrated how cultural celebrations can reinforce national unity while honouring the state's distinctive artistic heritage through performances and community engagement.
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat has intervened to help a 19-year-old Kelantan student pursue a medical degree at Al-Azhar University in Egypt, offering sponsorship after he nearly declined the offer due to financial strain.
The Syariah Lower Court in Kota Baru has postponed proceedings against 14 men facing charges related to dressing as women at a residential property. The adjournment represents a procedural development in a case that has drawn considerable public attention.
Twelve undocumented migrants, including three women, appeared in Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan today on charges related to illegal entry, overstaying and document violations.
Kelantan's historic Kain Lima textile tradition teeters on the edge of extinction as fewer weavers possess the rare skills needed to produce the labour-intensive fabric, prompting heritage advocates to intensify preservation efforts.
Malaysia's government has earmarked RM10 million for the Special Fishermen Housing Project this year, combining repairs to 344 homes and construction of 36 new units. The initiative also encourages fishermen to transition toward aquaculture.
Kelantan Umno has seized on PAS's directive instructing party members to support Barisan Nasional candidates in the Johor election as vindication against the 'Umdap' label, calling it proof the accusation was purely political attack.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has channeled nearly RM3.5 million in various benefit payments to workers and dependants in Kelantan during the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement benefits accounting for the bulk of disbursements.
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A teenager has been detained following a raid in Kota Bharu where authorities recovered a RM20,000 red eagle, owls, and a musang pandan. The operation highlights ongoing wildlife trafficking concerns in the state.
Wildlife enforcement officers in Kelantan's Tumpat district arrested an 18-year-old with multiple protected animal species valued at RM48,500, marking another significant catch in the region's escalating crackdown on illegal fauna trafficking.
Malaysian authorities have disrupted a migrant smuggling operation that adapted its tactics by transporting undocumented migrants in smaller groups rather than large convoys. Thirteen Myanmar nationals were arrested during Operasi Taring Wawasan Kelantan in Pasir Mas.