ALOR SETAR, Nov 19 — Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples have been taken from the remains of 29 victims of the boat capsize incident in the waters off Langkawi to facilitate identification by their families. Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the remains of 15 men, nine women, three girls and two boys had […]
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SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — Selangor police have successfully dismantled a “love scam” syndicate following a raid on Nov 5, arresting 13 foreign nationals involved in an online fraud operation. The suspects, comprising 11 men and two women, were detained at a house in Kajang, which was being used as a call centre to target
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The Home Ministry plans to open more safe houses for victims of human trafficking to strengthen Malaysia’s support system and reaffirm the country’s commitment to human rights, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Speaking at the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDAT) event today, Saifuddin said the government
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Stepping into a courtroom can be overwhelming for anyone — even more so for a child who is a victim or witness in a sexual abuse case or criminal proceeding. Recognising that children are among society’s most vulnerable, a framework was needed to support the legal process with empathy, care
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BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 26 — Three schools in Penang will conduct home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) on Monday and Tuesday as their premises have been turned into temporary flood relief centres. State Education Department director Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad said the schools involved are SK Lahar Yooi and SK Padang Menora in Seberang Perai Utara,
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The number of flood victims in Perak, Kedah, and Penang has surged, with a total of 4,252 people relocated to temporary relief centres by this afternoon. In Perak, the number of evacuees rose to 2,496 victims, affecting 857 families, up from 2,171 at 8am today. The districts of Kerian and
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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 20 — Police have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the murder of a woman and her adopted daughter at their rented home in Juru, Penang, on Saturday. According to the New Straits Times, Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the weapon was found behind the victims’ house.
PETALING JAYA, Oct 16 — Scammers have been targeting the family of the 16-year-old student killed in a Bandar Utama school stabbing by replacing the donation QR code on her obituary with their own. According to China Press, some social media users have shared the altered obituary, which directs funds to the scammers’ bank accounts
KEPALA BATAS, Oct 5 — An elderly man was stunned to discover that a viral video of a fiery car crash on Jalan Permatang Baru, Sungai Lokan, here yesterday involved his son. The 7.30 am accident claimed two lives after the vehicle lost control, crashed into a pile of earth and caught fire. Ahmad Lin
BRASILIA, Oct 5 — A group of suspected scammers in Brazil using Instagram ads featuring deepfakes of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and other celebrities appears to have made millions of dollars through online fraud, according to police investigators. Authorities arrested four suspects tied to the scheme this week and froze assets across five states in an investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The number of flood victims at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sabah showed a decrease this morning, while in Sarawak, the number remained unchanged. In Sabah, the number of flood victims at the PPS dropped to 439 people from 128 families this morning, from 892 people (273 families) yesterday evening.
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PENAMPANG, Sept 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today visited several areas here and in Kota Kinabalu, which were affected by recent floods and landslides that have claimed 14 lives and displaced thousands. Accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Anwar arrived at Country Heights at 2.55 pm and spent about
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