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The Melaka Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is hosting a three-day carnival at the Melaka International Trade Centre, expecting to attract over 10,000 visitors with subsidised goods and community engagement activities.
Melaka is leveraging digital innovation and comprehensive planning to transform its approach to urban greening, combining tree preservation mandates with a state-wide inventory system that has recorded over 70,000 trees since 2017.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that the political cooperation between BN and Perikatan Nasional will persist in Melaka, signalling stability in the state's governing arrangement.
Melaka will sponsor 20 children from low-income B40 families for cadet pilot training worth nearly RM10 million through the International Aero Training Academy, with four selected initially and 16 more in 2024.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed a second Petronas tanker has received clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to dock in Melaka in early October, signalling stability in Malaysia's petroleum supply lines.
Authorities have arrested two individuals following a failed attempt to deliver contraband into Melaka's Sungai Udang Prison via drone, marking the latest security breach at Malaysian correctional facilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has mourned the passing of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab in Melaka, who died from injuries sustained in a road accident involving multiple students and a teacher earlier this month.
Melaka High Court has ruled that innocent administrative errors in e-filing codes should not result in case dismissals, reviving a family's medical negligence lawsuit and signalling a shift toward substance over procedural technicalities.
Melaka has secured RM9.801 million under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer initiative for biodiversity conservation in 2026, with plans to host the National Environment Day celebration later this year.
The Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation is rolling out a food bank initiative in Melaka to support 2,000 underprivileged families over the next year, beginning with 200 households in the first phase.
A keropok seller in Melaka has been charged with using a drone to smuggle tobacco into Sungai Udang Prison. The incident highlights growing concerns about unmanned aerial vehicles being used to breach prison security.
A 32-year-old food delivery rider in Melaka has been charged in two separate court proceedings with sexually assaulting a stepdaughter and threatening law enforcement officers and a family member.
Melaka's occupational safety authorities have documented 277 workplace incidents causing permanent and temporary injuries during the first half of 2026, alongside three fatal accidents across the construction and manufacturing industries.
Melaka authorities have arrested a couple for allegedly attempting to smuggle tobacco into the state prison using a drone, in what police believe involved coordination with someone inside the facility.
Melaka's Chief Minister announces major welfare initiatives for fishermen, including mandatory PERKESO social security coverage and distribution of fish-finding equipment to improve catches and livelihoods.
Melaka's semiconductor industry, valued at RM17.6 billion, has evolved from modest beginnings in the 1970s into a global manufacturing hub. Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh emphasises the sector's role in the state's economy and warns of competitive pressures.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated investment fraud operation in Melaka, arresting 21 Chinese nationals suspected of running a non-existent investment scheme. The operation highlights growing concerns over transnational financial crime in the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to the Democratic Action Party's Melaka division to reconsider its withdrawal from the state government, urging the party to remain engaged and maintain its work commitment through the next election cycle.
Melaka has committed RM2 million to strengthen drainage infrastructure in the flood-prone Sungai Rambai constituency, with plans to upgrade systems and intensify maintenance efforts ahead of the monsoon season.
A 28-year-old syariah lawyer and a 30-year-old primary school teacher have been named top winners at the 2026 Melaka State-level National Youth Awards, recognised for their contributions to youth empowerment and community development across the state.
Police in Melaka have arrested six Rohingya men in connection with a RM200,000 theft of aluminium formwork from a construction materials warehouse. The incident occurred on June 15 in the Sungai Udang industrial area.
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Melaka's Chief Minister has ordered multiple government departments to urgently address infrastructure and environmental concerns raised by fishing communities in Pasir Gembur, following a site inspection of the new fishermen's complex project.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has launched an innovative community rehabilitation centre in Serkam combining advanced robotics, exoskeletons, and automated therapy systems to improve recovery outcomes for stroke and mobility-impaired patients.
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Police in Melaka have arrested five men following a violent confrontation near a temple that hospitalised two victims with serious injuries. The incident raises fresh concerns about public order and religious site safety.