Malaysian Police
Coverage of Malaysian Police in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysian police investigate how pilot smuggled drugs past 4 layers of airport checks
Malaysian police are investigating a Malaysia Airlines pilot who allegedly smuggled over 70,000 Ecstasy pills through four airport security layers. A Kuala Lumpur International Airport security screener has been identified as a person of interest and may face legal action.
- Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll
Malaysian police are investigating three reports of alleged vote-buying ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election. Reports were filed in Seremban and Port Dickson, including a case where a 69-year-old man from Sikamat received 300 ringgit to vote for a candidate.
- Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Malaysian police raided 32 premises in Forest City, Johor, targeting online scam operations, resulting in 335 arrests and the seizure of assets worth 1 million ringgit. The operation, conducted on July 15, focused on call centers linked to online fraud, according to police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad.
- Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN
Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking assistance from the UN. The detentions occurred as the individuals attempted to seek international help.
- Too young to ride, Malaysian teen pedals dream by building fake Yamaha motorcycle
A 13-year-old Malaysian teenager built a fake Yamaha Y15 motorcycle by converting his bicycle with motorcycle parts and cable ties. The invention, showcased in a viral video, drew laughter from police officers and social media users, as the boy expressed his desire to ride it but acknowledged his age prevents him from doing so.
- Malaysian Police Finish Probe Into Ex Anti-Graft Chief, NST Says
Malaysian police have completed their investigation into Azam Baki, who was previously the head of the anti-graft agency. The development is reported by NST.
- Malaysia police’s ‘gay party’ label sparks debate after hotel drug raid
Malaysian police arrested 51 men during a drug raid at a luxury Kuala Lumpur hotel, labeling the event a 'gay party' with 'immoral activities.' The terminology has sparked criticism from lawyers and rights advocates, who argue it stigmatizes LGBTQ people and prejudices suspects.