News near Besut Terengganu
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Man arrested to help in rape investigation of stepdaughter
Police in Besut arrested a 40-year-old stepfather to assist in the investigation of the rape and sexual assault of his 13-year-old stepdaughter. The suspect, who tested positive for methamphetamine, will be brought to the Besut Magistrate's Court for a remand application.
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At this Jertih home, Merdeka blooms from recycled bottles
A couple in Kampung Baru Tok Dor, Terengganu, have turned discarded plastic bottles into colourful Merdeka decorations for the second year, aiming to win the local house-decoration competition while spending meaningful time with family.
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Aiming for MBOR record, CXF'26 gathers film & education industry at Politeknik Besut
The Creative Xperience Festival 2026 (CXF'26) will be held from September 21-23 at Politeknik Besut, Terengganu. The festival aims to set a Malaysia Book of Records for its 'Glow Batik Big Puzzle' project and will feature competitions, fashion shows, and esports.
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El Salvador tourist dies in suspected hit-and-run
A 29-year-old tourist from El Salvador was killed in a suspected hit-and-run on Jalan Persekutuan Melawi-Kuala Besut in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, last night. Police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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El Salvador tourist killed in hit-and-run in Kelantan
A 29-year-old tourist from El Salvador was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking along the Melawi-Kuala Besut road in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. The victim died at the scene, and police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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Perhentian International Marine Symposium 2026
Perhentian International Marine Symposium 2026. 3 September to 6 September 2026, at MIMPI Perhentian Resort, Kuala Besut.