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The General Operations Force has arrested a 37-year-old driver and confiscated 60,000 illicit cigarettes valued at RM112,200 following an early-morning vehicle stop on the Pasir Tumboh Bridge in Kota Baru, Kelantan.
Construction of MRSM Ulul Albab in Tanah Merah, Kelantan is poised to commence in early 2025 after administrative approvals, with the facility set to accommodate 750 students.
Kelantan has pinpointed five critical priorities for over 1,500 Orang Asli residents in two remote settlements, ranging from urgent home repairs to protection against wild elephant incursions since 2022.
Kelantan will table a new Syariah Offences Bill at its state assembly next Tuesday, replacing the 2019 enactment after the Federal Court struck down 16 of its provisions for exceeding state legislative authority.
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, the veteran politician who recently rejoined Umno, has announced he will not contest the upcoming general election, citing difficulties with physical mobility.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Kelantan has obtained a seven-day remand order for a construction company project manager suspected of soliciting roughly RM38,000 in bribes from a contractor.
Enforcement agencies have dismantled an illegal timber processing network in Kelantan, arresting five suspects and seizing assets worth RM2.32 million in what represents a significant blow against forest crime in the region.
A Pasir Mas resident has received a RM10,000 court-imposed penalty for concealing two undocumented Myanmar nationals within his residence, highlighting Malaysia's intensified crackdown on smuggling networks.
A Kelantan court has imposed financial penalties on 29 undocumented immigrants for illegal entry, overstaying, and misusing travel documents, with fines reaching RM10,000 per person.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Tumpat following the seizure of 52 durian saplings suspected of being smuggled across the Thai-Malaysian border, highlighting ongoing agricultural contraband concerns.
Police in Gua Musang have arrested a 17-year-old motorcyclist as part of intensified efforts to combat dangerous street racing. The arrest follows authorities' growing concern over reckless riding endangering public safety.
Authorities arrested a Thai man at an unauthorized landing point in Kelantan for attempting to smuggle long beans and pomelos valued at approximately RM8,000 across the Malaysian border.
A cook at a Tumpat fast-food establishment has been formally charged at Pasir Mas Sessions Court with five counts of physical sexual assault against a 17-year-old colleague, highlighting workplace safety concerns in the hospitality sector.
A madrasah principal appeared in Sessions Court in Pasir Mas after being charged with three counts of sexual assault involving young students between 2023 and 2024.
A fast-food cook in Pasir Mas faces five sexual assault charges involving a 17-year-old colleague. The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety in the F&B sector and protections for young workers.
Two express bus drivers were arrested at Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area after police discovered methamphetamine concealed behind the driver's seat during a routine operation.
A burst raw water pipe in Sungai Bagan has forced the closure of a major treatment facility, affecting 34,000 consumer accounts across four Kelantan districts. Air Kelantan is mobilizing tanker trucks and seeking interstate support.
Kelantan authorities have arrested six individuals following a raid on an illegal mining site in Kuala Nal. Seized assets including machinery, vehicles and iron ore are estimated at RM2.98 million.
Authorities in Pasir Mas arrested a 31-year-old driver with 30 bromeliad plants worth over RM6,000 in his SUV, believed smuggled from Thailand. The seizure highlights ongoing cross-border wildlife trafficking concerns.
Two Myanmar nationals were arrested following a short chase in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Police confiscated 6,000 yaba pills worth approximately RM60,000 in the operation.
A 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old sister have been arrested after attempting an illegal border crossing into Malaysia via an unregistered jetty at Rantau Panjang. Both face immigration charges.
Kelantan's JPNIN is championing artificial intelligence adoption in early childhood education, with educators across 14 institutions showcasing AI-powered teaching innovations designed to engage young learners.
Ten undocumented migrants, including three women, have been charged in Kelantan's Pasir Mas Sessions Court with immigration offences including illegal entry, overstaying, and misuse of social visit passes.
Malaysia's renewable energy installed capacity has climbed to nearly 32 per cent, positioning the nation to meet its 2030 goal of 35 per cent capacity amid accelerating investment in solar projects across states like Kelantan.
Kelantan's Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital II will receive a RM175 million pathology laboratory, with construction to commence next year. The four to five-year project will enhance diagnostic capabilities and include 125 parking bays and a 40-bed first-class ward.
Authorities in Kelantan have apprehended two Myanmar nationals and seized 6,000 yaba pills valued at RM60,000 following a police pursuit in Gua Musang. The interception highlights ongoing trafficking concerns in Malaysia's border regions.
A 32-year-old driver was detained in Kelantan following a vehicle chase that culminated in a collision with a GOF patrol unit. Officers recovered an air rifle and ball bearings from the suspect's vehicle.
A five-tonne chicken lorry crashed into a stationary trailer on the East-West Highway in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, killing the driver and two passengers in an early morning incident.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man at Rantau Panjang petrol station for allegedly conducting repeated fuel purchases intended for illegal smuggling across the Thai border.
A woman in Pasir Mas has been ordered to pay RM5,000 after a Sessions Court found her guilty of permitting an undocumented migrant to lodge at her sundry shop on July 9.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a police station chief in Kelantan over allegations of soliciting almost RM1,000 in bribes, marking another case of misconduct within law enforcement ranks.
Fourteen foreign men appeared in Pasir Mas Sessions Court facing charges related to unlawful entry, extended stays beyond permitted duration, and improper use of travel documents in what authorities describe as another immigration enforcement success.
The General Operations Force has arrested a 20-year-old man and confiscated 350 kilogrammes of durians valued at over RM50,000 during an operation at an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang.
Police have arrested two men after seizing eight protected macaws valued at RM400,000 during a checkpoint operation in Tumpat, Kelantan, marking a significant wildlife trafficking bust.
Malaysia's Works Ministry has pressed the contractor undertaking the Sungai Durian Bridge Replacement Project in Kuala Krai to accelerate work, citing repeated delays despite six prior extensions.
Malaysia's Works Ministry is actively tracking 50 underperforming infrastructure projects from its portfolio of 865 nationwide, with weekly reviews to determine corrective actions or contract terminations where necessary.
Kelantan authorities have begun a formal investigation into an unlicensed gold mining ring operating in Gua Musang, after dismantling what officials describe as a substantial operation involving machinery and equipment seized at RM4.2 million in total value.
Kelantan's Deputy Menteri Besar has pledged that every forest reserve area degazetted for development will be replaced with equivalent land, specifically addressing concerns about the Temangan Forest Reserve near Machang.
Kelantan's state government will increase inspections of food premises to address concerns over halal compliance after allegations surfaced on social media, with officials urging operators to prioritize shariah standards.
Malaysia's government has greenlit 46 development initiatives valued at RM207 million for the Pasir Puteh constituency, strategically designed to unlock economic potential stemming from the East Coast Rail Link corridor.
A Machang court has imposed a RM6,500 fine on a 26-year-old labourer after he pleaded guilty to obstructing a civil servant and assaulting a policeman during a raid operation.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested a 29-year-old man following a high-speed chase, recovering 400,000 sticks of suspected smuggled cigarettes worth RM813,000. The seizure highlights ongoing enforcement efforts against illicit tobacco trafficking.
Authorities in Kelantan have apprehended two senior citizens accused of illegally importing various plant seedlings across the Thailand border through an unauthorised jetty in Tanah Merah.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested a 22-year-old part-time driver caught transporting 700kg of suspected smuggled durians. The man, earning between RM60 and RM70 daily, was detained during an operation in Rantau Panjang.
A Kelantan Syariah court has delayed the trial of 14 men facing charges related to dressing as women during an incident at a Kota Baru apartment last year, with proceedings rescheduled for a later date.
Twelve undocumented migrants, including three women, appeared before Kelantan's Sessions Court facing charges of illegal entry, overstaying, and misusing travel documents in a continuing crackdown on immigration violations.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighters took nearly three hours to reach the remote location.
Malaysia's government has allocated RM10 million this year for the Special Fishermen Housing Project to upgrade living conditions for fishing communities across the nation, while simultaneously encouraging sector diversification into aquaculture.