Ops Nyah 1 Selangor: Police detain 52 illegal immigrants
Police detained 52 illegal immigrants, including three "tekong", at two separate locations through Ops Nyah 1 Selangor in Kuala Langat yesterday.
Sat Sep 17 2022
'Tekong darat' are traitors - Perlis police chief
Tekong darat who are responsible for sneaking in illegal immigrants into the country can be considered as traitors, Surina said.
Thu May 26 2022
Lighted factory buildings facilitate illegal immigrants movement into country - GOF
A 'ground coordinator' was also found imposing a RM3,000 fee on each illegal immigrant for them to enter Malaysia from Thailand.
Wed May 25 2022
Landowners involved in smuggling migrants considered as 'tekong darat'
Any landowner in the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan will be considered as a 'tekong darat' (ground coordinator) if they are found to be involved in smuggling of migrants.
Wed Feb 02 2022
16 Myanmar illegal immigrants found in lorry, two local men arrested
The PGA8 arrested two "tekong darat" and 16 Myanmar illegal immigrants after stopping a lorry in Kampung Batu Karang, Pasir Mas last Sunday.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Over 2,000 kg of ketum leaves seized along Malaysia-Thailand border
Security forces guarding the country's borders under Op Benteng have seized 2,250 kilogrammes of ketum leaves worth more than RM96,000 believed to be smuggled at the Malaysian-Thai border.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Op Benteng: 497 migrants, 28 agents deported - Affendi
A total of 497 migrants and 28 human trafficking agents (tekong darat) were deported under Op Benteng in Sarawak.
Tue Oct 20 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
287 illegal immigrants, 28 tekongs arrested for encroachment
A total of 287 illegal immigrants and 28 tekongs have been detained by the authorities in Operasi Benteng in several border areas across the country.
Sat May 23 2020
CMCO: 1,408 illegal immigrants, 14 'tekongs' arrested for trying to encroach our borders
Authorities have arrested 14 'tekongs' for attempting to smuggle in illegal immigrants into the country using rat alleys.
Sat May 16 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
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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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024