The married man was among 13 people detained during an anti-vice operation in Melaka.
The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.
She has apologised and promised refunds as police investigate reports of fraud after some clients were left stranded in South Korea.
The scammer, who the woman met on Facebook, posed as an American businessman working in Singapore, police said.
This year’s choice showcases the richness of Chinese characters, allowing for multiple interpretations within a single term.
The body of Zhang Cao, who reportedly travelled alone, was found off Mabul Island in Semporna.
Huang Xiaonan, a university student studying in Singapore, was charged with kidnapping the 15-year-old in Johor.
Residents have been urged to safeguard their laundry after surveillance footage caught the underwear thieves in action.
Syura said Muhammad Farizat Ismail was hospitalised with injuries to his face, legs and hands.
The 32-year-old suspect suffered self-inflicted injuries and was sent to hospital for treatment.
The ex-Fox News talk show host described Harris as a ‘Samoan-Malaysian low-IQ former California prosecutor’ in disparaging remarks on Sunday.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged people to avoid making racially-charged comments over the incident.
The jury rejected Teo Jia Xin’s defence that she had been hearing voices instructing her to dispose of the child.
‘Malaysia mourns the loss of a warrior and defender of the Palestinian people’, the Malaysian prime minister said of the late Hamas chief.
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In addition to child sex abuse claims, police are now examining links between the shadowy group and allegations of militant indoctrination.
The suspects, who targeted homes while occupants were away, are believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries across Malaysia.
Satyanarayana Prasad Papoli, 70, and Arthur Wang, 66, pleaded guilty to committing an obscene act that caused disturbance to others.
The move had received the ‘consent and blessing’ of Malaysia’s king Sultan Ibrahim, his son Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said.
Despite previous complaints, the wasps have continued to threaten residents’ safety, leading to further hospitalisations.
As tourists dined nearby, a local outcry forced officials to reconsider their crow control tactics in the bustling Penang resort area.
The scam exploited the victim’s poor literacy and used a local law firm’s name to appear legitimate.
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The visitors were leaving a tourist attraction in Penang when the tragedy struck.
Purists fear the Musang King’s signature bittersweet balance may be at risk as some growers adapt its taste for the Chinese market.
The special financial zone in Johor will offer incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors.
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A Malaysian court heard that US$2.4 million from 1MDB was transferred to Kim Kardashian and Pharrell Williams via Jho Low’s shell company.
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Police said the syndicate, run by a Singaporean and a Malaysian, charged each customer US$89 to become a subscriber and held gatherings in condos.
Visitors from 71 countries, including Malaysia and Singapore, need to declare their purpose of entry and place of stay before travelling.
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The airline must submit monthly reports on its mitigation plan, which includes aggressive recruitment and a focus on safety and maintenance, to the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia.
High-powered water jets are being used to clear obstructions as the search continues in Malaysia for an Indian tourist swallowed by a sinkhole.
The KD Pendekar was completely submerged less than four hours after Sunday’s suspected collision off the coast of Johor.