News near Besut Terengganu

1. Man arrested to help in rape investigation of stepdaughter

   1 day ago Harian Metro Besut, Terengganu

   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.

2. At this Jertih home, Merdeka blooms from recycled bottles

   6 days ago Free Malaysia Today - Lifestyle Kampung Baru Tok Dor, Terengganu 18.8 km

   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.

3. Aiming for MBOR record, CXF'26 gathers film & education industry at Politeknik Besut

   1 day ago Harian Metro Politeknik Besut, Terengganu 25.9 km

   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.

4. El Salvador tourist dies in suspected hit-and-run

   1 day ago Free Malaysia Today KM24.5 Jalan Persekutuan Melawi-Kuala Besut, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan 30 km

   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.

5. El Salvador tourist killed in hit-and-run in Kelantan

   1 day ago New Straits Times Km24.5 of the Melawi-Kuala Besut road, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan 30 km

   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.

6. Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants

   11 hours ago New Straits Times Pasir Puteh, Kelantan 30.8 km

   Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia will not protect anyone involved in violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants. He made the statement in Pasir Puteh after handing over a new marine police base project.

7. Perhentian International Marine Symposium 2026

   3 Sep – 6 Sep MyCEB MIMPI Perhentian Resort, Kuala Besut 45 km

   Perhentian International Marine Symposium 2026. 3 September to 6 September 2026, at MIMPI Perhentian Resort, Kuala Besut.