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Malaysia crimes

Brutal stabbing in Kelantan puts spotlight on femicide

Muhammad Hazim Muhammad, 19, being escorted by police officers at the Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court, Kelantan, on May 12.
Muhammad Hazim Muhammad, 19, being escorted by police officers at the Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court, Kelantan, on May 12.

Malaysian police probing claims fugitive Jho Low had secret meetings in KL

Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had reportedly played a key role in talks with China over writing off 1MDB-related debts.
Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had reportedly played a key role in talks with China over writing off 1MDB-related debts.

Malaysia PM Anwar says fugitive financier Jho Low’s US pardon bid a ‘non-issue’

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the plea as a "non-issue".
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the plea as a "non-issue".

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission successfully repatriated four pieces of artwork in April.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission successfully repatriated four pieces of artwork in April.

Two cases of concealed births uncovered in Melaka

All the suspects are expected to be charged at the Ayer Keroh court on May 8, said police.
All the suspects are expected to be charged at the Ayer Keroh court on May 8, said police.

‘Zombie drug’ openly sold at some vape outlets in Malaysia

A nationwide operation against illegal e-cigarette sales from April 13 to 17 in Malaysia revealed the sale of furanylfentanyl, a derivative of fentanyl.
A nationwide operation against illegal e-cigarette sales from April 13 to 17 in Malaysia revealed the sale of furanylfentanyl, a derivative of fentanyl.

34 men fined up to $970 for armed KTV attack in Kuala Lumpur

Police escort to court some of the men involved in the attack.
Police escort to court some of the men involved in the attack.

327 criminals shot dead by cops since 2015, Malaysia’s Parliament told

Man arrested after allegedly chasing university student in Melaka mall with knife

Tourist arrested for brandishing knife after failing to buy cigarettes at KL convenience store

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