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Man charged with breaking girlfriend's arm with stick in Batu Berendam
A 32-year-old man was charged at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court for hitting his girlfriend with a wooden stick, breaking her arm, at the Jelutong Indian Cemetery in Batu Berendam on August 22. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM8,000. The case is set for mention on October 6.
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Unemployed man jailed four months for extorting woman by Melaka River
An unemployed 33-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison by the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court in Melaka after pleading guilty to extorting a woman by the Melaka River, Kampung Morten, on September 1. The accused, Muhhamad Nazirul Jasmi, had demanded RM200 from the victim, Nahzatul Farahin Abdul Gharapar, 36, in return for her lost mobile phone.
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Melaka man visits non-Muslim grandfather's grave, shares story of bond
Mohamad Aiman Fahmy, 32, from Kota Laksamana, Melaka, continues to visit the grave of his late grandfather, Chai Chin Soo, who passed away in 2007. His story went viral after he shared a photo of his visit in Cheng. The Mufti of Penang confirmed the act is permissible in Islam.
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Melaka CM: Jom Heboh concert at MITC boosts local economy
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said the Jom Heboh concert at MITC, Ayer Keroh, acts as a catalyst for the economy of local entrepreneurs and small traders. The accompanying Melaka Youth Carnival attracted around 50,000 visitors over two days.
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Melaka mulls raising minimum wage to RM2,500, says chief minister
The Melaka state government is considering raising the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,500, which would make it the first Malaysian state to do so. Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the proposal at a youth event in Ayer Keroh, saying it will be studied and sent to the federal government for approval.
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Melaka Ghost Museum showcases folklore sculptures to preserve cultural stories
The Melaka Ghost Museum on Jalan Kampung Hulu features over 40 sculptures of supernatural figures like the pontianak and penanggal. General manager Muhammad Fitri Abdullah says the museum aims to educate visitors on folklore origins rather than just scare them, with research and development taking nearly three years.
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16-Year-Old Who Went Missing While Crabbing Found Drowned
A 16-year-old boy who went missing while searching for crabs near Pantai Klebang in Melaka was found drowned. His body was discovered by fishermen near Pulau Upeh and taken to Hospital Melaka for a post-mortem.
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Body Of Teenager Believed To Have Drowned While Looking For Crabs Found Near Pulau Upeh
A 16-year-old boy who went missing while looking for crabs near Pantai Klebang in Melaka was found drowned near Pulau Upeh. His body was recovered by fishermen and sent to Melaka Hospital for a post-mortem.
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16-year-old missing after searching for crabs at Pantai Klebang still not found
A 16-year-old boy is missing after being feared drowned while searching for crabs near a jetty at Pantai Klebang, Melaka. Search and rescue operations resumed Thursday morning but the victim has not been found.
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Kampung Morten 'pickpocket' arrested, police remand suspect for 3 days
Police in Melaka arrested a man believed to be a pickpocket in Kampung Morten, a day after a video of the incident went viral. The suspect, who has 13 prior records for crime and drugs, tested positive for drugs and was remanded for three days starting today. The case is being investigated under Section 385 of the Penal Code.
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2nd Creative Arts & Social Science International Conference (CASSIC2026)
2nd Creative Arts & Social Science International Conference (CASSIC2026). 1 September to 3 September 2026, at Holiday Inn Melaka.
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Teen feared drowned had told friend he couldn't swim
An 18-year-old man is feared drowned after going missing while bathing at a beach near Prima Klebang, Melaka. His friend stated the victim had previously said he could not swim. A search and rescue operation is underway.
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Rampage in hostel, Tunas Bakti resident admits to damaging property
An 18-year-old resident of Sekolah Tunas Bakti Sungai Lereh pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief for damaging property at the school's hostel in Ayer Keroh. The Magistrate's Court ordered her to be sent to Hospital Permai in Tampoi, Johor Bahru for psychiatric evaluation before sentencing.