Malaysia crimes

Malaysia police launch manhunt for duo who allegedly shot man at Penang car wash

The victim was sent to Taiping Hospital and was pronounced dead during treatment.

Body of infant boy found in rubbish bin at Yong Peng highway rest stop in Johor

The body has been taken to hospital for a post-mortem examination and further investigation.

Alleged scam caller in Cambodia-based, Singaporean-run syndicate charged

Eugene Goh was handed one charge under the Organised Crime Act for his role in the syndicate believed to be behind at least 438 scam cases in which victims lost over $41 million.

Rosmah denies VIP jail claims for Najib as 1MDB legal battles continue with appeals

Rosmah Mansor said her husband, former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, is allowed basic activities such as exercise, but denied claims that he is housed in privileged conditions.

Najib files appeal against High Court’s dismissal of house arrest bid

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's lawyer confirmed that the appeal was filed on Dec 24.

Malaysian police recover car stolen with five-year-old girl inside

Man killed, another injured in drive-by shooting in Seremban, Malaysia; gang rivalry suspected

Johor Bahru police bust cryptocurrency scam ring operating call centres in luxury condos

All suspects were recruited via social media and promised lucrative salaries and commissions.

Malaysia weighs caning, tighter phone ban amid alarm over rising student violence in schools

A teacher from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4 uses a metal detector to screen students before they enter the school compound

Malaysia’s crime rate up 11% in 2024

Property crimes remained the most prevalent, surging 12.4 per cent to 47,188 cases, while assault crimes also registered an increase of 5.9 per cent, reaching 11,067 cases.

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