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A fire that destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Gok Kapur, Kelantan on June 8 was triggered by papers deliberately burned with a gas lighter in a kitchen, authorities have confirmed after forensic investigation.
Police arrested nine foreign nationals of different nationalities in Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan, on suspicion of orchestrating online scam activities. The detainees allegedly entered Malaysia specifically to conduct fraud operations.
Two teenage cousins reported missing Thursday night were discovered safe in Machang yesterday evening, prompting police to make five arrests in connection with the case.
Five men have been arrested following the disappearance of two teenage cousins from a village near Kok Lanas. The pair vanished Thursday night and were discovered safe in Machang on Friday.
A Sessions Court in Pasir Mas has imposed fines of RM1,000 to RM10,000 on 54 undocumented migrants following their guilty pleas to immigration-related charges. Non-payment risks imprisonment of up to three months.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has seized 24 boxes of contraband cigarettes worth approximately RM212,000 in an operation at Kampung Penambang, Kelantan, disrupting a significant regional smuggling network.
The General Operations Force has arrested five people following a crackdown on an illegal sawmill in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Officers recovered RM1.69 million in goods and seized equipment from the operation.
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Kelantan's regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra held talks with Foreign Minister Fahmi Fadzil in Kota Bharu, focusing on combating fake social media accounts and addressing pressing state matters.
Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra received Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Kota Lama Palace to discuss the ministry's work, focusing on the escalating problem of fake social media accounts spreading false information about Malaysia's royal institutions.
UiTM Kelantan is urging economically disadvantaged students not to decline university offers, citing multiple forms of financial support including zakat aid, welfare funds and the Dapur MADANI initiative.
Thousands of Malaysians are ignoring safety advisories and regularly crossing into southern Thailand, particularly during school holidays and weekends, driven by the appeal of an overseas experience and favourable exchange rates.
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Five siblings who lost both parents within six months have received assistance and a personal contribution from Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari during a visit to their home in Jertih.
Kelantan police have arrested a man and confiscated over 2,500 vape pods worth a quarter million ringgit, believed destined for Thailand.
Authorities investigating the Kampung Gok Kapor fire that destroyed 27 residences last Monday are prioritizing video footage and witness statements as primary investigative leads.
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Police and wildlife authorities arrested eight Myanmar nationals, including two women, during an operation in Kelantan. Two infants were found at the location during the joint enforcement action.
Two Bersatu members serving as executive councillors in Kelantan will remain in their posts and discharge their responsibilities as normal, even after Pas withdrew from its political partnership with Bersatu.
Kelantan's government will examine a proposal to relocate victims of the Kampung Gok Kapur fire, which destroyed 27 homes. Some residents had built houses on rented land, complicating permanent resettlement plans.
State governments in Kedah and Kelantan have ruled out any ministerial reshuffle following PAS's decision to cut ties with Bersatu, with all assemblymen from the latter party set to remain in their posts.
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Authorities in Tumpat have detained six people suspected of running a two-year smuggling operation supplying petrol illegally to Thailand. An underground storage facility was discovered during the raid.
The Malaysian Civil Defence Force's Kelantan branch mobilised a specialised five-tonne truck with hydraulic lifting capability to safely transport two overweight female patients to regional medical centres early Tuesday.
Kelantan has seized 45 excavators in an enforcement drive against illegal gold mining. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the action demonstrates the state's commitment to combating unauthorised operations in identified risk zones.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has approved RM850,000 in funding to develop water infrastructure across KADA rice-growing regions, targeting a 95% cultivation rate this season.
Four people, including a Thai national, were arrested in a border raid targeting an illegal petrol storage depot in Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan. The operation came as authorities intensify efforts against fuel smuggling rings.
A Universiti Malaysia Kelantan researcher says the state has ideal conditions for solar energy expansion, requiring only 0.2% of its land area to meet electricity needs, though household adoption remains hampered by high upfront costs.
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Kelantan Road Transport Department seized a BMW 320i for displaying a fraudulent road tax certificate. The vehicle's actual tax had expired in July 2025, though the fake document claimed validity until August 2026.
Police arrested a motorcyclist at a checkpoint in Rantau Panjang after discovering he was carrying a kerambit. The arrest was made at Chabang Empat Salam during an early morning roadblock operation.
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The GOF Southeast Brigade conducted four coordinated operations across Kelantan, seizing illegal drugs, apprehending undocumented migrants, and recovering RM1.1 million worth of smuggled timber.
A woman was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a Perodua Viva on the Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai Old Road near Pulai Chondong. Her husband, who was operating the bike, sustained serious injuries.
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The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will seek an urgent briefing from FAMA after vegetable prices in Kelantan jumped by as much as RM2 per kilogramme, attributed to prolonged heat and diesel expenses.
Kelantan is assessing rare earth element deposits spanning 1,400 hectares near Gua Musang in partnership with Japan's JOGMEC. The project remains in exploration phase with strict environmental oversight before any commercial mining begins.
Authorities in Kelantan have identified 45 households with unauthorised water connections in the Prima Lubok Jong area of Pasir Mas, part of ongoing efforts to combat water theft and reduce non-revenue losses.
The Kelantan state government has directed all shopping malls, supermarkets and hypermarkets to remain completely closed on the opening day of Hari Raya Aidiladha next Wednesday, though fast food and convenience outlets may reopen after 1 pm.
The Gua Musang-Lojing road will reopen Thursday following a five-month closure triggered by a December landslide. The temporary diversion restores crucial transport connectivity between Kelantan, Pahang, and Perak.