Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
The Karen National Union made a "temporary retreat" from Myawaddy, after the return of junta soldiers to the vital strategic area.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
JKDM to step up checks at M'sia-Thai border for smuggling of cannabis
JKDM will step up checks at border gates to curb the smuggling of cannabis, including products containing banned substances, into Malaysia.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Three M'sia-Thai border ICQS complexes in Kelantan reopen today
Three Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complexes at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan were fully reopened today for commercial and social visit purposes.
Thu May 05 2022
Malaysia-Thai border checkpoint at Padang Besar opens tomorrow
The Malaysia-Thai border checkpoint at Padang Besar will be opened tomorrow, said Perlis Immigration director Khairul Amin Taib.
Wed May 04 2022
GOF seizes fake branded goods worth over RM200,000
Azhari said all the goods were believed to have been smuggled into the country through illegal bases on the Malaysia-Thai border.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Thai government plans to reopen Malaysia-Thai border in March
The Thai government is planning to reopen the Thailand-Malaysia border in March to boost tourist arrivals.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Sungai Golok flood mitigation project to be ready in two years - Ahmad
The Sungai Golok flood mitigation project, being carried out on the Kelantan side of the Malaysia-Thai border from Rantau Panjang to Tumpat, is a long-term solution to overcome flood problems.
Sun Feb 06 2022
92 drugs drop points detected along Sg Golok - Deputy IGP
The short distance between Sungai Golok and Malaysia-Thai border was among the contributing factors for the drug syndicates drop points.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Thousands flee into Thailand following clashes in Myanmar
The intense clashes in Myanmar's conflict-torn Kayah state have forced more than 5,000 people to flee into Mae Sot, a Thai border town 15 km from where air strikes reportedly took place last Thursday.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Fighting erupts in Myanmar near Thai border
Clashes between the army and some of the two dozen or so ethnic armed groups have broken out since the coup, after years of relative quiet.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Marine police to help guard Malaysian-Thai border areas - Kelantan Police Chief
The marine police would be complementing the General Operations Force (GOF) who were constantly monitoring the flooded border areas.
Sat Dec 19 2020
249 smugglers arrested at Malaysia-Thai border from Jan-Oct this year
Suspected smugglers comprised locals and foreigners who were picked up at several hotspot locations along the border, including in Pasir Mas, Rantau Panjang, and Tumpat districts.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Smugglers could now target Kelantan-Thai border - CPO
There is a possibility Kelantan police would be requesting for reinforcements from Bukit Aman as a precautionary measure to tighten controls at the Kelantan-Thai border.
Tue Dec 01 2020
No reason to worry, border security tightened - Ismail Sabri
Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said there may be a need for reinforcements, especially members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), there.
Tue Dec 01 2020
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024