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Ministry of Education suspends teacher amidst serious sexual offence allegations

Suspended since early July, Kenneth Seah Wei Yuan, a former teacher employed by the Ministry of Education, faces multiple charges related to sexual offences with underage girls. Seah is currently held at the Changi Prison Complex medical centre for medical examination. If convicted, Seah faces severe penalties for each of his charges. Each count of engaging in sexual relations with a minor carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a substantial fine.

Fugitive financier Jho Low’s former associate arrested in Malaysia

Jasmine Loo Ai Swan, Jho Low’s ex-associate involved in the 1MDB scandal, has surrendered to Malaysian authorities, mirroring former Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner’s move. She is currently under arrest and set to cooperate with ongoing investigations.

RM1.23 million lost via part-time job scams; Malaysian police investigate scam syndicate operating via WhatsApp

Malaysian police report over RM1.23 million losses between January to June due to a part-time job scam syndicate operating through WhatsApp, with 104 investigations currently underway.

Malaysian court to decide in 11 Aug on Najib’s bid to disqualify ex-AG Thomas’ lawyers

Malaysia’s Court of Appeal is set to rule on ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid to disqualify two lawyers in his lawsuit against the former attorney-general and the government for alleged misfeasance in public office on August 11th.

South Korea jails man for life in stalking, murder case

South Korean man sentenced to life in prison for stalking and murdering a former colleague who had reported him to the police.

Reckless group ride claims 19-Year-Old motorcyclist’s life and injured 9 others in Malaysia

On Monday (10 Jul) night, a group of “mat rempit” performed dangerous stunts on the Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS). Videos shared on social media captured their risky behavior. Unfortunately, this recklessness resulted in a tragic accident, claiming one life and leaving five with severe injuries, while four sustained minor injuries.

6-year-old child traumatised to attend school in Kelantan, allegedly bitten on lips by male teacher

A shocking revelation emerged when a parent discovered that her six-year-old son’s sullen behavior stemmed from alleged abuse by his male teacher, who bit his lips, ears, and nose. The child even described the teacher’s teeth as “yellow and his mouth as black,” which made him feel traumatised. The Malaysian Ministry of Education is currently investigating the matter and will respond accordingly if the allegations are substantiated.

Intoxicated 26-year-old arrested in Punggol for allegedly assaulting 60-year-old taxi driver

In the early morning of Saturday (8 Jul), a 26-year-old man was arrested in Punggol for allegedly assaulting a taxi driver. Videos shared on TikTok depict the man seemingly resisting arrest while audibly shouting, “Ah, I have a flight tomorrow. F*ck!”

Sarawak Engineer falls victim to Taylor Swift ticket fraud, losing USD 2,468

A 50s Sarawak engineer lost RM11,500 (USD 2,468) in a Taylor Swift ticket scam while attempting to purchase tickets for ‘The Eras Tour’ in Singapore. After making payment transactions on Carousell, the suspect vanished, leading the victim to file a police report for investigation.

14 yr-old Indonesian junior high school student sets school on fire due to bullying by peers; Authorities face criticism over incident and its aftermath

A 14-year-old Indonesian student identified as R burned down his school in Central Java after enduring relentless bullying. Authorities are under scrutiny for their handling of the case and displaying the child in a controversial press conference.