News near Padang Besar
3 stories within reach of Padang Besar, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Malaysian man arrested for presenting fake documents to enter Thailand
Thai authorities arrested a 38-year-old Malaysian man at the Padang Besar checkpoint in Sadao for presenting false vehicle documents. The man was driving a Toyota Fortuner with fake plates and was found with a GPS jammer and cargo manifest. He faces charges under Thai customs and radio communication laws, and is suspected of attempting to smuggle a stolen vehicle into Thailand.
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Malaysians advised to reconsider non‑essential travel to Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat amid unrest
Malaysians are advised to reconsider non-essential travel to Thailand's southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat due to ongoing unrest. The advisory aims to ensure the safety of Malaysian citizens in the region.
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Police arrest four suspects in robbery of foreigner
Four local men were arrested for a series of robberies targeting foreigners in Perak, Kedah, and Perlis. The arrests followed a report by a Rohingya man who was robbed at his home in Kampung Kodiang Lama. Police believe the suspects are involved in up to 13 robbery cases in the Kodiang area.