
Firecrackers meant for Aidilfitri worth RM83,000 seized
The Region 2 Marine Police Force (PPM) seized various types of firecrackers with an estimated value of RM83,000 in an 'Op Kontraban' raid in Batu Pahat, Johor, yesterday.
Fri Apr 15 2022

Search continues for missing foreign divers
The operation involves Perkasa 31 maritime boats, five GGK boats and marine police boats in waters covering some 335.79 square nautical miles.
Fri Apr 08 2022

Tyres worth RM690,000 from Singapore seized at Kempas toll plaza
The Region Two Marine Police Force seized 727 tyres of various types worth more than RM690,000, believed to have been smuggled into the country from Singapore, at the Kempas Toll Plaza last week.
Thu Nov 04 2021

Dredger catches fire near Pulau Indah, 11 crew members rescued
Mohd Rosli said works to extinguish the flame took a long time as there was an oil tank below the burning spot.
Tue Jul 20 2021

Marine Police identify latest tactics used by smuggling syndicates
Marine Police have identified several new tactics used by smuggling syndicates to bring in contraband into the country.
Thu Jul 08 2021

Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled
Drug traffickers who thought Raya night was an opportune time to smuggle drugs were surprised to find the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Marine Police (PPM) patrol was as just as tight.
Thu May 13 2021

SAR activated in search of missing fishermen
Two fishermen were reported missing in separate incidents in Kerian waters.
Tue Mar 30 2021

Marine police seize contraband cigarettes worth RM52 million near Pontian
Abd Rahim said the police had noticed that the ship had been sailing back and forth from Batam, Indonesia, to the Johor west coast since last month.
Wed Mar 10 2021

Marine police corporal charged with another 101 counts of corruption
Zubairi Abdul Mutalib, 60, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges before judge S. Indra Nehru and also requested that he be tried jointly with the 101 alternatives charges made against him.
Wed Jan 27 2021

RM80,000 worth of fire crackers for CNY seized in Johor
The raid was conducted following a tip-off and the fire crackers were believed to be distributed to the markets for the CNY celebration.
Sun Jan 24 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

Marine police arrest local man, six illegal immigrants in Tawau
The 28-year old local man and six Indonesians comprising four women and two male, aged between four and 57 years, were detained at Jalan Batu Payung, at 1.20 am, while travelling in a Proton Waja car.
Sun Aug 23 2020

You are being watched, smuggling syndicates warned
The list of other syndicates active in the same activities was also "in their hands" and had been channelled to the police Criminal Investigation Department of each state for further action.
Thu Jul 16 2020

Better surveillance of national waters with upgrade of radar system
Marine Police Force (PPM) Commander SAC Mohd Yusoff Mamat said that the government has approved an allocation of more than RM100 million to upgrade the radar system.
Wed Jul 15 2020

Thailand joins SAR for two more overturned boat victims
The search and rescue today looking for two more victims of a boat mishap on Monday who are still missing received the co-operation of the Royal Thai Marine Police.
Sat Jul 04 2020

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025