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Shop assistant charged with injuring wife in Gong Badak
A vehicle spare-parts shop assistant pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court to causing grievous hurt to his wife on 5 September. Wan Noorazmilrullah Wan Noorabiddin, 37, was charged under Sections 325 and 326A of the Penal Code, and the court set 8 October for document submission.
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Orang Asli woman from Jerantut gets special award at east zone convocation
Isah Yusof, 25, an Orang Asli woman from Kampung Berdut, Kuala Krau, Pahang, received the Special Award from Kolej Komuniti Pahang–Kolej Komuniti Jerantut at the 2026 East Zone Polytechnic and Community College Convocation in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. She chose a TVET path in aquaculture to change her family's fortunes and now works at the Paya Besar Hatchery in Pahang.
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Terengganu proposes 2-year closure of 4 Redang coral sites after 80% damage
Four snorkelling and diving sites around Pulau Redang in Terengganu have been proposed for a two-year closure to allow severely damaged coral reefs to recover. The proposal, submitted by resort operators and Reef Check Malaysia, cites over 80% coral damage at the sites, primarily due to human activities like tourists touching corals and boats dropping anchors. State tourism committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said the proposal will be discussed with federal agencies.
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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez bailed at RM450,000, pleads not guilty
Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim completed his RM450,000 bail process at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his position to obtain a company chairmanship with an annual remuneration of RM690,000.
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Terengganu air quality moderate, no hotspots detected this morning
Air quality in Terengganu is at a moderate level with API readings between 73 and 91 as of 8 am. The highest reading of 91 was recorded in Kuala Terengganu, while no hotspots were detected. The state Department of Environment confirmed the situation based on this morning's monitoring.
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Trader, 59, charged with raping foster daughter, 14, in Kuala Nerus
A 59-year-old trader was charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with two counts of raping his 14-year-old foster daughter. The alleged incidents occurred in July and December 2013 at two different shops in the Kuala Nerus district. The accused pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM20,000 with one surety.
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Firefighter in Kuala Terengganu Suffers Breathing Difficulty After Putting Out House Fire
A firefighter from the Kuala Terengganu Fire and Rescue Station experienced shortness of breath and numbness after extinguishing a fire that destroyed one house and damaged two others in Taman Perumahan Teluk Pasu, Kuala Terengganu, last night. He was treated at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital and has been discharged. No fatalities were reported.
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Trader in Kuala Terengganu pleads not guilty to raping stepdaughter
A 59-year-old trader pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court to two charges of raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter in 2013. The accused, Noor Sarkawi Saleh, was granted bail of RM20,000, and the case is set for mention on October 12.
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Fire destroys elderly woman's home in Kuala Terengganu, Quran survives
A 72-year-old woman in Perumahan Teluk Pasu, Kuala Terengganu lost her home in a fire that broke out at 7:10 pm. The entire house was destroyed with losses estimated at over RM300,000, but several copies of the Quran kept in a cupboard were found unharmed.
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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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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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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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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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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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Perhentian International Marine Symposium 2026
Perhentian International Marine Symposium 2026. 3 September to 6 September 2026, at MIMPI Perhentian Resort, Kuala Besut.