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Authorities in Melaka have apprehended a prison officer accused of accepting approximately RM3,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband items into a local detention facility, raising fresh concerns about institutional security.
Melaka has committed RM1 million to address persistent water shortages at Terendak Camp, one of Malaysia's oldest military installations. The emergency funding will repair damaged pipelines and install storage tanks while a larger RM40 million infrastructure overhaul is completed by 2028.
Melaka will sponsor 20 children from disadvantaged families for cadet pilot training valued at nearly RM10 million, with four selected initially and 16 more places opening next year.
Authorities have apprehended two individuals in connection with a foiled operation to smuggle contraband via drone into Sungai Udang Prison in Melaka, prompting fresh security reviews.
An Immigration officer has been charged with seven counts of accepting bribes totalling RM1,950 from a restaurant owner across a seven-month period, raising fresh concerns about corruption within Malaysia's immigration enforcement.
The Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation has initiated a food bank programme in Melaka to provide monthly food assistance to 2,000 vulnerable families over one year, beginning with 200 households in the pilot phase.
A 32-year-old food delivery rider in Melaka faces serious charges including sexual assault of his stepdaughter and threats against two police officers and a family member across two separate court proceedings.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a formal inquest into the November shooting deaths of three men in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, seeking to establish the cause and circumstances of the incident.
Melaka has documented 277 workplace accidents causing permanent and temporary disabilities in the first half of 2026, alongside three fatalities. Authorities emphasise employer compliance and collaborative safety efforts.
Police in Melaka have arrested 21 Chinese nationals suspected of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme that duped victims across Malaysia and other regional markets.
Sungai Rambai state assemblyman Datuk Siti Faizah Abdul Azis announced RM2 million in funding for drainage improvements and irrigation system upgrades across the Melaka constituency to reduce flooding risks.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has opened a technology-driven rehabilitation centre in Serkam, featuring researcher-developed innovations including robotic gloves and exoskeletons to support stroke and mobility patients.
An elderly man has faced formal charges in Melaka's Sessions Court over allegations of sexually assaulting two primary schoolgirls in a mosque storeroom, raising fresh concerns about child safety in community spaces.
Melaka has achieved a 91.94% public satisfaction rate for government service delivery in 2025, attributed largely to a grassroots engagement programme connecting civil servants directly with residents across constituencies.
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Four men have been arrested by police in Jasin following a gang robbery involving durians, with the victim allegedly threatened with a knife during the incident.
Police in Jasin have arrested four men suspected of carrying out an organized robbery at a durian orchard near Bemban, involving theft of fruit and a motorcycle valued at approximately RM9,000.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during a compliance operation, finding widespread violations including unlicensed drivers, expired road tax, and missing insurance. Most seizures involved motorcycles purchased informally by foreign workers.