News near Sungai Golok
11 stories within reach of Sungai Golok, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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APC, thermal radar deployed to beef up Kelantan border security
Malaysia has deployed an armoured personnel carrier and a surveillance thermal radar to strengthen border security along the Kelantan-Thailand border following violent incidents in southern Thailand. The assets are part of Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan and aim to deter smuggling and cross-border crimes.
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China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide
Chinese authorities penalized 10 individuals for spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, as rescuers continue searching for hundreds missing at a border crossing on the Tibetan side.
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Thai police detain two Kelantan men for possession of 1,560 Epam pills
Thai police in Sungai Kolok detained two Malaysian men from Kelantan for allegedly possessing 1,560 Epam pills, a type of psychotropic substance. The arrests occurred on Thursday night during a police operation.
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Malaysian stranded in Thai town after Golok bomb blasts trigger lockdown
A Malaysian visitor is stuck in Sungai Golok, Thailand, following a series of bomb blasts that led to a lockdown. The man is unable to cross back into Malaysia and is appealing for assistance.
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IGP: Police awaiting Indonesia report on Malaysian couple arrested over drug-laced vapes
The Royal Malaysian Police is awaiting a full report from Indonesian authorities regarding a Malaysian couple arrested in Indonesia for allegedly distributing drug-laced vapes. The Inspector-General of Police confirmed that the report is needed to proceed with further investigations.
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IGP: Tighter border controls help curb smuggling, illegal activities
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that stricter border controls at Malaysia's entry points have effectively curbed smuggling and illegal activities. He highlighted the positive impact of enhanced security measures during a visit to the border area in Pasir Mas.
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Southern Thailand violence puts a damper on cross-border travel from Malaysia
The article reports that ongoing violence in Southern Thailand has reduced cross-border travel from Malaysia, affecting movement through the Rantau Panjang ICQS in Pasir Mas. Local businesses and travelers are impacted by safety concerns and stricter security measures.
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Elderly woman, granddaughter killed in Pasir Mas crash; third victim hospitalised
A road accident in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her granddaughter who were travelling in a Perodua Axia. A third victim was taken to hospital with injuries, and police are investigating.
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No militants have crossed into Malaysia after southern Thailand attacks, authorities say
Malaysian authorities have confirmed that no militants or guerrillas from southern Thailand have attempted to cross into Malaysia following recent attacks there. The statement was made by police in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, which borders the affected region. Security along the border remains under watch.
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‘The walls shook’: Southern Thailand blasts send a scare across the border into Pasir Mas
A series of bomb attacks in southern Thailand last night caused explosions that were heard across the border in Pasir Mas, Malaysia, shaking walls and alarming residents. The incident highlights the proximity of the conflict to Malaysian border communities.
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Police investigate Pasir Mas classroom clash as teacher allegedly hits pupil and mother with cane
Police in Pasir Mas, Kelantan have detained a 54-year-old teacher for allegedly assaulting a pupil and the pupil's mother with a cane in a classroom. The incident is under investigation.