News near East Coast Malaysia
14 stories within reach of East Coast Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Six-year-old autistic boy drowns after being swept away by waves at Kerteh beach
A six-year-old autistic boy drowned after being swept away by waves at Kerteh beach in Terengganu. The boy was found by rescuers after a search operation. The incident highlights the dangers of beach conditions for children.
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Kemaman police detain man over alleged seditious Facebook post against royal institution and govt
Police in Kemaman, Terengganu, detained a man for allegedly posting seditious and insulting content on Facebook against the royal institution and the government. The arrest was confirmed by the district police chief. The case is being investigated under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Police investigate Facebook account owner over alleged seditious post against royals, govt
Police in Chukai, Terengganu are investigating the owner of a Facebook account over an alleged seditious and insulting post against the royal family and the government. The investigation is being conducted under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Driver and wife injured after MPV hits herd of wild elephants on LPT2 near Chukai
A couple was injured when their MPV collided with a herd of wild elephants on the LPT2 highway near Chukai, Terengganu. The accident occurred on August 5, and the couple sustained injuries. Authorities are likely investigating the incident, which highlights human-wildlife conflict in the area.
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'Why so long at sea, when is daddy coming home?' - Victim's child
A 6-year-old child, Putra Yusof Amin Sabrie, asked when his father would return after his father went missing in the waters of Pulau Tenggol for five days. The incident occurred in Dungun, Terengganu.
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Over 4,800 foreigners inspected in 334 ops in Terengganu
The Terengganu Immigration Department conducted 334 operations from January to August 15, inspecting 4,884 foreigners across the state. The operations were part of enforcement efforts in Dungun and other areas.
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Terengganu's Teluk Kalong Beach hit by coal pollution again, second incident this year
Teluk Kalong Beach in Chukai, Terengganu, has been affected by coal pollution for the past three days, marking the second such incident this year. The pollution has impacted the beach and local environment, raising concerns among residents and authorities.
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MPV driver calls for improved LPT2 safety measures after elephant collision
A driver whose MPV collided with a herd of wild elephants on the LPT2 highway near Chukai, Terengganu, is urging authorities to improve safety measures on that road to prevent future accidents.
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Terengganu police arrest three Myanmar men over sexual offence against disabled woman
Police in Terengganu arrested three Myanmar refugees for allegedly committing a sexual offence against a disabled woman in Chukai. The suspects, who worked as construction and cleaning workers, were detained in connection with the case.
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Dungun doctor loses RM558,000 in forex and Ethereum scam
A female doctor at a private clinic in Dungun, Terengganu, was cheated of RM558,000 after investing in a fake online forex and Ethereum scheme, making 77 transactions. Police are investigating the case as cheating.
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College student drowns while swimming with friends in Dungun
A college student from Kolej Ketengah drowned while swimming with friends in Dungun, Terengganu. The incident occurred in Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, and the student was found drowned after the swimming outing.
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Kuantan student dies after motorcycle slams into stationary Triton on LPT2 returning from RXZ event
A female student from a private higher learning institution was killed in a road accident on the LPT2 highway in Dungun, Terengganu, when her motorcycle slammed into a stationary Mitsubishi Triton. The incident occurred as she was returning from an RXZ event. Police have classified the case under reckless driving laws.
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Search for missing fisherman off Pulau Tenggol ends with no clues found
The search and rescue operation for fisherman Sabrie Rusli, whose boat capsized off Pulau Tenggol, was called off after no clues were found. The operation covered a large area and used various methods, but no trace of the victim was discovered. MMEA will continue routine patrols in case of new information.
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No clues, search for missing fisherman terminated
The search and rescue operation for missing fisherman Sabrie Rusli, 32, whose boat capsized off Pulau Tenggol, has been terminated after no clues were found. The operation covered 801.22 square nautical miles using various methods including sonar and ROV. Maritime authorities will continue routine patrols and monitor for any new information.