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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Gautham Vasudev Menon crosses border for KL concert
Gautham Vasudev Menon (GVM) will celebrate 25 years in Indian cinema with a concert titled 'Ondra Rendra 25 Years of GVM' at the Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur on October 10. The event was announced at a press conference at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, featuring a lineup of artists who have contributed to his musical legacy.
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Tracing history through Xplorasi Warisan KL
Warisan KL held the Xplorasi Warisan KL: Edisi Merdeka 2026 heritage exploration, starting at Stadium Merdeka and ending at Dataran Merdeka, to teach history interactively. Participants explored landmarks, completed tasks, and winners received cash prizes.
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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.