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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Kelantan has secured a week-long remand order for a construction project manager suspected of accepting approximately RM38,000 in bribes from a contractor in an incident dating back four years.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested five individuals linked to a clandestine timber processing facility in Sungai Embak, recovering RM2.32 million worth of illegal timber, machinery and equipment.
A Kelantan resident received a RM10,000 penalty from the Sessions Court for sheltering two undocumented Myanmar nationals, marking another enforcement action against those aiding illegal migrants in Malaysia.
Authorities in Tumpat have arrested a 55-year-old man and confiscated 52 durian saplings believed to have been illegally brought in from Thailand, signalling intensified enforcement against agricultural smuggling.
Authorities apprehended a Thai national carrying RM8,000 worth of petai and pomelos at an unregistered jetty in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, highlighting ongoing food smuggling challenges along the Malaysia-Thailand border.
A cook employed at a Tumpat fast-food restaurant has been formally charged with multiple counts of sexual assault against a teenage colleague, with proceedings underway in the Pasir Mas Sessions Court.
A fast-food kitchen employee in Kelantan has been brought before the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas facing five separate charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old female co-worker employed at a branch in Tumpat.
A madrasah headmaster in Kelantan has been charged with three counts of sexual assault against minors. The incidents allegedly occurred in Tumpat between 2023 and 2024. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety in religious institutions.
A major water pipe rupture in Kelantan's Sungai Bagan will leave approximately 34,000 consumer accounts without regular supply across four districts. Air Kelantan has arranged emergency water tankers and assistance from neighbouring states during the 24–36 hour repair window.
Authorities in Kota Bharu have apprehended two long-distance bus operators accused of concealing methamphetamine within modified seat compartments. The arrests highlight ongoing drug trafficking concerns along major transport corridors.
Malaysian authorities have arrested six men and seized equipment and materials valued at RM2.98 million in a significant crackdown on illegal mining in Kuala Krai, Kelantan.
Jeli Kelantan Polytechnic has unveiled six solar-powered buggy cars developed by students in a RM300,000 innovation project, marking the first such technology deployment in the state and reflecting growing investment in green energy training.
Authorities in Gua Musang have arrested two Myanmar citizens following a pursuit operation, seizing 6,000 yaba pills valued at around RM60,000, marking another significant drug interdiction in the region.
Border authorities in Kelantan arrested two siblings—a 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister—following an unsuccessful attempt to cross illegally between Malaysia and Thailand at Rantau Panjang.
Kelantan's education authorities are leveraging artificial intelligence to upgrade teaching methods in Unity kindergartens and childcare centres, with educators competing to develop AI-powered learning materials.
Ten undocumented migrants appeared in Pasir Mas Sessions Court facing charges related to overstaying, misuse of social visit permits, and illegal entry into Malaysia.
Malaysia has reached nearly 32 per cent renewable energy installed capacity as of June, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced, confirming the nation is on schedule to achieve its 35 per cent target by 2030 under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital II in Kelantan will receive a new RM175 million pathology laboratory starting construction next year, part of a broader national upgrade of diagnostic facilities across Malaysia's public health system.
A RM11.5 million upgrade of Kelantan's Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant will nearly double production capacity to 80 million litres daily, benefiting 34,000 account holders across three districts from September.
Three men, including a 42-year-old driver and two passengers aged 16 and 29, died after a chicken-laden lorry struck a parked trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway near Tanah Merah.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested a 36-year-old man at a petrol station in Rantau Panjang on suspicion of conducting multiple fuel-buying runs destined for smuggling across the Malaysian-Thai border.
A Kelantan police station chief is undergoing a seven-day remand as the MACC investigates allegations he solicited a RM500 bribe, marking another corruption case within the police force.
The General Operations Force arrested a 20-year-old man and confiscated 350 kilograms of smuggled durians worth over RM50,000 along with a four-wheel-drive vehicle at an illegal border crossing in Kelantan yesterday.
Police arrested two men during a wildlife enforcement operation in Kelantan's Tumpat district after discovering eight smuggled macaws valued at RM400,000 hidden in their vehicle.
Authorities in Kelantan detained three men at a roadblock after discovering two Asian palm civet cubs in their possession without proper documentation, part of an ongoing wildlife protection initiative.
Kelantan has initiated an inquiry into an underground gold mining scheme operating in Gua Musang after authorities confiscated industrial equipment worth RM4.2 million, signalling intensified enforcement against illegal mining activities.
Kelantan's inaugural TeknoVocasX Academy campus opens in October, providing vocational training in automotive and electrical technologies. The facility aims to retain young talent and address regional skills shortages through industry partnerships and government-recognised qualifications.
Kelantan authorities will increase inspections of food establishments following viral social media claims about halal compliance lapses. Officials urge operators to secure proper certification and consumers to verify halal status.
Authorities in Kota Baru apprehended a 29-year-old suspect following a pursuit that led to discovery of 400,000 sticks of suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at RM813,000 in Kampung Pulau Panjang.
Kelantan's RM54.98 million Chicha 2 Water Treatment Plant is 97% complete and will begin operations in September, supplying treated water to more than 13,000 consumers across five districts and potentially reactivating 10,000 inactive accounts.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two elderly women caught smuggling plant seedlings from Thailand through an unlicensed waterway near Tanah Merah, signalling ongoing challenges in border enforcement.
A 22-year-old part-time driver in Rantau Panjang was arrested while transporting 700kg of suspected smuggled durians, authorities said. The driver was promised daily earnings of RM60-RM70 for the job.
The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026 drew performers and visitors to celebrate the state's artistic traditions while promoting social cohesion. The event featured traditional dance, music, and crafts alongside interactive competitions and community engagement.
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat has intervened to support a 19-year-old orphaned student from Kelantan who was about to decline a medical place at Al-Azhar University in Egypt due to the RM100,000 programme cost.
A Syariah court in Kota Baru has deferred the trial of 14 men accused of dressing as women at a Jalan Mahmood apartment in 2024, marking another procedural delay in the high-profile case.
Twelve undocumented migrants, including three women, have been charged at Pasir Mas Sessions Court in Kelantan for offences including illegal entry and overstaying beyond permit validity.
A lorry driver in his 40s died after his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a deep ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing in Gua Musang. Firefighters took nearly three hours to reach the remote crash site and extract the body.
The Malaysian government has committed RM10 million this year to repair existing homes and construct new houses for eligible fishermen nationwide, whilst simultaneously pushing the sector toward sustainable aquaculture as conventional fishing faces resource constraints.
The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has distributed nearly RM3.5 million in various benefits to workers and their families in Kelantan during the first half of 2024, with temporary disablement payments comprising the bulk of disbursements.
A teenager was arrested in Tumpat with four species of protected wildlife valued at RM48,500. The bust underscores persistent wildlife trafficking challenges across Malaysia and the enforcement efforts targeting illegal trade networks.
Malaysian authorities have uncovered a shift in smuggling tactics, with trafficking syndicates now moving undocumented migrants in smaller groups to reduce detection risks. The General Operations Force arrested 13 Myanmar nationals in Kelantan.