News near Taipei
24 stories within reach of Taipei, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Taiwan condemns China's plan for navy drill with Indonesia off island's east
TAIPEI, Aug 12 — Taiwan has condemned China’s plan to hold a navy drill with Indonesia this month off the de...
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E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — An e-hailing driver has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to an attempted murder cha...
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KL police say personal grudge behind petrol attack on woman at Kepong lottery outlet
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Police believe a personal grudge was behind an incident in which a man allegedly poured pet...
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Police arrest man suspected of setting 62-year-old Kepong lottery shop worker on fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Aug 9 attack on an elderly woman who...
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Lim Lip Eng posts RM5,000 bounty after woman set alight in brutal Kepong petrol attack
PETALING JAYA, Aug 10 — Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has announced a RM5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest...
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Number forecast operator doused in petrol and set ablaze while working in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Police have launched a special operation to track down a man who doused an elderly woman wi...
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Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds
A Segambut jogger who fractured his spine while defending himself against a neighbour's two German Shepherds has been awarded nearly RM250,000 in damages. The court ruled the dog owner liable for the injuries sustained during the attack.
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Police: RM260,000 in alleged love scam losses cited in Desa ParkCity murder-suicide note
A 48-year-old man in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur, allegedly murdered his wife and two children before committing suicide, leaving a note citing RM260,000 in losses from a love scam. Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide linked to the scam.
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Family of four including two young kids found dead in Desa ParkCity home
Four family members, including two young children, were found dead in a residential unit in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Man jailed three months, fined RM400 for impersonating MACC officer
An unemployed man was sentenced to three months' jail and fined RM400 by the Selayang Magistrate's Court for impersonating a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer. The court handed down the sentence after the man pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Three squatter homes razed in Sentul blaze, 26‑year‑old man treated for burn injuries
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A man suffered burns to his body and legs in a fire that destroyed three squatter houses in...
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Indonesian maid jailed four years for neglect that led to toddler’s drowning in Sentul pool
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — An Indonesian domestic helper was sentenced to four years’ jail by the Sessions Court...
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Man arrested in Chow Kit hotel over Quran burning, theft investigations
Police arrested a man at a hotel in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, to assist investigations into Quran burning and theft. The arrest was made yesterday, and the suspect is being held for further questioning.
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Private college student dies after fall from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak
An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium converted into a student hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police classified the case as sudden death and are continuing investigations.
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College student falls to death from 22nd floor of Setapak condo
A college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak. CCTV footage showed the first-semester victim returning to his unit at 7.07am before the incident.
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Police: Four masked suspects break into Sungai Buloh home, make off with RM35,000 worth of valuables
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The police are actively conducting an investigation into a burglary case suspected to have...
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After viral video shows young girl being molested, Sungai Buloh police searching for perpetrator
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Police are tracking down a foreign man suspected of molesting an 11-year-old girl at a...
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Cops suspect murder after man found dead in ditch in Sg Buloh
An unidentified man was found dead in a ditch in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, on Aug 29. Police have classified the case as murder after a post-mortem revealed criminal elements caused the death. Authorities are working to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Body believed to be murder victim found in drain
Police in Sungai Buloh found the body of an unidentified man in a drain, with autopsy revealing criminal elements. The case is classified as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, and police are appealing for public assistance.
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Murder trial begins for 15-year-old accused of fatally stabbing schoolmate in Bandar Utama
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The murder trial of a 15-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing his 16-year-old schoolmate...
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Mercedes-Benz CLA pairs long-range drive with simpler EV charging
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the CLA 250+ electric with up to 792km range and introduced MB.CHARGE Public to streamline EV charging access.
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Man 'wanted' arrested after 30-minute chase, 6 shots fired
A cable theft suspect with 37 prior records was arrested after a 30-minute chase from the Awan Besar Toll Plaza on the KESAS Highway to Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Six shots were fired during the incident.
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'Harsh, but true': Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor defended his controversial remarks linking gambling to certain communities, stating they were 'harsh, but true'. He denied targeting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, insisting his comments were based on facts and not personal attacks.
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Muhyiddin backs cost-of-living measures, seeks broader relief in 2027 Budget
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has welcomed the government's latest measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses, but called for broader relief under the 2027 Budget.