Crime & Safety around you

1. Melaka religious authority still hunting man over worship rites on Pulau Besar

   13 hours ago Berita Harian Pulau Besar, Melaka 5.6 km

   The Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) is still tracking a 44-year-old man linked to worship practices and the sale of 'wealth charms' on Pulau Besar, Melaka. The probe under Section 69 of the Melaka Syariah Offences Enactment 1991 follows a TikTok video of his argument with the island surau's imam, and JAIM has asked anyone with information to call 06-2881280.

2. Private tutor in Melaka pleads not guilty to exposing 4-year-old to physical injury

   5 days ago Harian Metro Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh, Melaka 10 km

   A 25-year-old private tutor pleaded not guilty at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court in Melaka to a charge of exposing a four-year-old girl to physical injury on Dec 12, 2025. The court granted RM9,000 bail with one surety, and the case is set for mention on Oct 16.

3. Online job scam syndicate busted in Melaka Raya, three Chinese nationals held

   5 days ago Harian Metro Melaka Raya, Melaka 8.9 km

   Police raided two premises in Melaka Raya and arrested three Chinese men aged 29 to 37 suspected of running an online job scam syndicate. Victims were targeted on TikTok with tasks to 'like' ads and play 'Aether Swap' before being promised commissions. All suspects are remanded four days under Section 420 of the Penal Code and the Immigration Act 1959/63.

4. Bangladeshi influencer murder case: chemical report not ready, mention set for Oct 13

   5 days ago Harian Metro KM 1.9 4.4 km

   The Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court was told the chemical report in the case of military officer Captain Jad Faid Arhan, accused of murdering Bangladeshi influencer Muzahid Millad, is not yet ready. The court set Oct 13 for the report and additional documents for two drink-driving charges. The alleged incident occurred at KM 1.9 of the Maju Expressway (MEX) on April 23.

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6. Melaka High Court upholds JPJ officer's corruption conviction over RM3,600 bribes

   6 days ago Free Malaysia Today Bukit Katil, Melaka 8.5 km

   The Melaka High Court has upheld the conviction of former JPJ enforcement officer Rafi Abd Rahman on six corruption charges involving RM3,600 in bribes paid to a colleague. Rafi, who was a chief motor vehicle inspector at JPJ's Bukit Katil division, had his 10-month jail sentence and RM60,000 in fines affirmed after Judicial Commissioner K Raja Segaran dismissed his appeal.