News near Tawau
3 stories within reach of Tawau, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Six charged with trafficking 659g of MDMA in Tawau homestay raid
Six individuals, including three women, were charged in Tawau Magistrates' Court with drug trafficking after police seized 659g of MDMA during a raid on a homestay. The accused face charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act, which could carry the death penalty if convicted.
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CAAM officer killed after RXZ crashes under car in Tawau
A Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) officer was killed in Tawau when his motorcycle crashed under a car. The incident occurred on August 27, and the officer was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Malaysia and Indonesia Customs launch joint border checks to tighten controls, curb smuggling
Malaysia and Indonesia have launched joint border checks in Tawau to tighten controls and curb smuggling. The operation involves the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and Indonesian authorities.