Thursday, 23 July 2026 George Town
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Ipoh Police Bust Romance Fraud Ring, Arrest 12 Chinese Nationals

Authorities in Ipoh have dismantled a cross-border romance fraud operation, arresting 12 Chinese nationals suspected of running sophisticated love scam call centres. The coordinated raids target networks preying on victims across the border.

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Trader arrested in Melaka for alleged abuse of ten boys

Police in Melaka have arrested a 36-year-old trader suspected of molesting ten young boys and sexually assaulting one over a multi-month period, prompting authorities to intensify child protection efforts.

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Thai Police Arrest Couple in Melbourne Heroin Smuggling Investigation

Thai police have arrested a husband-and-wife team in Loei province as part of an expanding investigation into a transnational heroin smuggling network. The arrests follow the detention of a Thai Airways flight attendant in Melbourne over allegations involving one kilogram of heroin.

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Swift arrest in Penang mosque handbag robbery

Police in George Town arrested a 54-year-old man within hours of a handbag theft during dawn prayers at a local mosque, demonstrating rapid response to crime in places of worship.

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Malaysia Moves to Prosecute Child Sexual Abusers Operating Overseas

Malaysia is strengthening its child protection framework by amending the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 to prosecute abuse committed abroad, targeting Malaysian citizens, residents, and those targeting Malaysian children anywhere globally.

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Three Women Detained in World Cup Betting Crackdown

Kuching police have remanded three women suspected of operating illegal betting syndicates linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The arrests followed coordinated raids across the district.

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