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Boat skipper in fatal Perhentian capsizing admits to ‘Erimin 5’ drug use

The 22-year-old pleads guilty to taking nimetazepam, also known as Erimin 5, and he was charged with the offence the day after the tragic incident

Stronger action against youth drug abuse: Hannah

KBS partners with police, hospitals, and universities to enhance drug prevention and intervention efforts

Undercover cops to be deployed at concerts to curb drug abuse: Hussein

In a follow-up on Pinkfish Countdown deaths, state police chief says this is not a new operation but it was not publicly disclosed before

Drug traces found in blood of deceased Pinkfish attendees: cops

Subang Jaya police chief says Chemistry Department report reveals this and matter referred to UMMC for full report

Where were the drugs from? Kepong MP wants full probe into cops nabbed at Cheras club

Lim Lip Eng urges for proper investigation not only on individual cases but possible ‘bigger criminal network’, questioning if they stole substances from dealers, evidence room

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period