What's happening around Jalan Mengabang Telipot
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Penarik Mosque in Setiu expected to reopen by January 2028 after repairs
The congregation of Masjid Penarik in Setiu, Terengganu, will have to wait until January 2028 for the mosque, closed since 2025, to reopen after repair and upgrade works. The MP for Setiu said physical work began on August 2 with an allocation of RM1.71 million, and the Surau Kampung Baru Penarik is being used in the meantime.
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Man arrested for locking wife and children in Kuala Terengganu home
Police in Kuala Terengganu arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly assaulting and unlawfully confining his wife and four children inside their home in Desa Mutiara, Jalan Gong Badak. Officers had to cut padlocks to free the family after the victim made an emergency call. The suspect, who has prior offences, has been remanded for four days.
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Two nursery staff in Kuantan and Temerloh remanded over alleged child mistreatment
Two women, aged 31 and 26, have been remanded for six days by Malaysian police over the alleged mistreatment of toddlers at separate nurseries in Kuantan and Temerloh, Pahang. The cases came to light after viral videos showed the children being mistreated by staff.
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Kampung Penarik residents walk 1.3km for Friday prayers as mosque shut
Residents of Kampung Penarik in Setiu, Terengganu have had to perform Friday prayers at a surau about 1.3 kilometers away since the Masjid Penarik was closed in September 2025 for repairs. The 19-year-old mosque was shut after inspections found its roof structure was corroded and unsafe.
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Woman arrested for allegedly pulling hair, shaking toddler at Kuantan daycare
A 31-year-old woman was arrested by police for allegedly abusing a two-year-and-eight-month-old boy at a daycare in Bukit Setongkol, Kuantan. The incident is believed to have occurred on August 11 and went viral on social media. The victim was taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for a check-up and no serious physical injuries were reported.
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Father in Besut arrested for alleged sexual assault of two teenage daughters
A 50-year-old father was arrested in Pasir Akar, Besut, at around 12:40 am for allegedly sexually assaulting his two daughters, aged 16 and 17. The suspect is remanded from today until September 12 on orders from the Besut Magistrate's Court, and the case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
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Four men arrested for robbing lorry in Marang
Marang district police arrested four men after they allegedly robbed a lorry carrying goods at the Bukit Chendering U-turn junction in Marang yesterday afternoon. The suspects, aged 27 to 41, were detained and the case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code.
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Lipis fisherman gets RM937 bonus after netting 2.5kg fish in Sungai Jelai
A fisherman in Lipis, Pahang, was grateful after catching a wild 2.5kg kerai kunyit fish in Sungai Jelai. The fish was sold for RM375 per kilogram, making it the biggest bonus he has received while fishing in the river.
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Chief Justice heads list of 128 Terengganu honours recipients
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh led the list of 128 recipients of Terengganu state honours for 2026. The ceremony was held at Istana Syarqiyyah in Kuala Terengganu.
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Nafuzi disappointed as Terengganu FC draw 0-0 at home
Terengganu FC (TFC) were held to a 0-0 draw by Penang FC at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak, Kuala Terengganu. Head coach Nafuzi Zain expressed disappointment with his team's unconvincing start, noting they have dropped five points from their first three Super League matches.
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Terengganu FC held to goalless draw by Penang FC at home
Terengganu FC failed to capitalize on home advantage, drawing 0-0 against Penang FC in a Super League match at Stadium Sultan Mizan, Gong Badak. A goal by Gervane Kastaneer was disallowed after a VAR review for offside. The result leaves TFC in seventh place with four points, while Penang FC are tenth with one point.
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NRES: 230 million metric tons of plastic waste expected worldwide by 2040
At Pantai Tanjung Gelam in Kuala Nerus, a national Citizen Science program concluded with a beach cleanup. NRES Deputy Secretary-General said 230 million metric tons of plastic waste is projected to pollute the world by 2040, urging systematic monitoring. Over 100 participants collected 165 kg of waste.
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Leatherback turtle returns to nest at Terengganu beach after nine-year absence
A leatherback turtle nested at Pasir Putih beach in Marang, Terengganu, last Wednesday, marking its first return to the location in nine years. A local turtle egg leaseholder found 44 eggs and sent them to the Turtle Conservation and Information Centre in Rantau Abang for incubation.
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AuMAS finds 110,000oz gold resource at Sabah's Andrassy project
AuMAS Resources Bhd has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate of 110,000 ounces of contained gold at its Andrassy gold project in Sabah. The estimate, based on drilling between 2024 and 2026, covers the Bukit Jantung and Bukit Ketupat prospects within the 18,000-hectare licence area near Tawau.
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Terengganu advises Rantau Abang tourism operators to reduce lighting to protect turtles
The Terengganu state government has advised tourism operators and business owners along Pantai Rantau Abang to reduce lighting to avoid disturbing leatherback turtles expected to land this season. The recent reappearance of leatherback turtles at Pantai Pasir Putih, Marang has brought new hope to conservation efforts and the state's tourism sector.
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Leatherback Turtle Returns to Terengganu After a Decade
A Leatherback turtle, the world's largest turtle species, has returned to nest on the coast of Terengganu after nearly a decade, with the last sighting in 2017. The discovery was made on 1 September at Pantai Marang, where tracks and a nest with 44 eggs were found by the Terengganu State Fisheries Office. The eggs have been moved to a hatchery in Rantau Abang, and the turtle is expected to return to lay more eggs during the season.
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Court orders private clinic to pay RM359,000 to family over botched circumcision
The Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court has ordered Hijraa Healthcare Sdn Bhd to pay over RM359,000 in damages to a 10-year-old boy and his family. The damages stem from a circumcision procedure in 2023 that led to severe injury and required corrective surgery. The court also dismissed the clinic's defamation suit against the boy's mother.
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Three-year-old boy injured after foot run over by tow vehicle at Terengganu National Day parade
A three-year-old boy was injured when his foot was run over by a tow vehicle carrying a Fire and Rescue Department boat during the National Day parade in Kuala Terengganu. The boy's mother said he fell in front of the vehicle, and an X-ray showed no broken bones. Police have confirmed the incident and are investigating.
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Cub Prix racer died from 'multiple injuries', say cops
Cub Prix racer Farres Putra Fadhill died from multiple injuries after a crash at the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship in Terengganu. The 18-year-old was involved in a three-motorcycle collision and was pronounced dead at a hospital.