KUANTAN: The 42-year-old pawnshop worker, who was detained to assist police investigations into the murder of a female trader on Feb 13, has been released on police bail.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) believes that the detention of an activist who had protested the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 was an “act of intimidation” by the police.

KARACHI: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a “historic occasion” for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand.

KUALA MUDA: Two of the four policemen seriously injured in a parang attack by a mentally ill man in Taman Seri Astana last Friday remain hospitalised, but are now in stable condition.

SHAH ALAM: The swift action of policemen involved in a crash between a car and a police truck on Jalan Bukit Cherakah, Klang, early this morning saved the car driver’s life from a fiery end.

SUNGAI PETANI: A mentally ill man who ran amok in Taman Seri Astana yesterday succumbed to gunshot wounds while receiving treatment at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital early today.

SUNGAI PETANI: The man who went on a rampage yesterday, injuring several policemen, had refused to take his medication before the incident.

SUNGAI PETANI: The quiet neighbourhood in Taman Seri Astana here was rocked yesterday when a mentally ill man, armed with a pair of parangs, ran amok, leaving four policemen seriously wounded after a seven-hour stand-off.

NARATHIWAT: The family members of Malaysian singer Eda Ezrin are allowed to visit her at the Narathiwat prison until the end of this month.

NARATHIWAT: The Narathiwat Provincial Court today (Feb 14) set March 6 for the sentencing of Malaysian singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail and five others over drug consumption charges in Sungai Golok town.

KOTA BARU: A “popular” budget hotel in Jalan Tok Guru here has turned out to be a transit point for human trafficking syndicates.

KUALA LUMPUR: A foreign couple, who were removed from an AirAsia flight bound for Jieyang Chaoshan, China after causing a disturbance onboard, was arrested after medical evaluations ruled out any mental health issues.

KUALA LUMPUR: An advertising firm's accounts executive today claimed trial at two magistrates' courts to charges of obstructing the duties of policemen escorting a Deputy Prime Minister and showing them the middle finger last week.

SHAH ALAM: The High Court has ordered the government and political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda to each pay over RM9.4 million to the family of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu.

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month Monday after the US neighbours struck last-minute deals to tighten border measures against the flow of migrants and the drug fentanyl.

KUALA BERANG: Some 40 per cent of 3,900 policemen and support staff in Terengganu have a body mass index (BMI) that disqualifies them from promotion, says the state’s top cop.

BALING: A serial arsonist who instilled widespread fear among villagers in the Kupang subdistrict for nearly a month was sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Sessions Court today after he pleaded guilty to three counts of causing mischief by fire.

KUALA LUMPUR: Two teenagers were reduced to tears when they realised they could be arrested for riding motorcycles with fake number plates.

BALING: The 23-year-old suspect behind a series of arson attacks that took place in Kupang subdistrict here between December and last month, will face charges for causing mischief by fire today (Feb 2).

KUALA LUMPUR: Ten Johor policemen who refused bribes while on duty were recognised for their integrity, receiving appreciation letters from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain today.