The Kedah Immigration Department has detained a second suspect in connection with a migrant smuggling operation at Bukit Kayu Hitam.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Perlis, northern Kedah, and Penang, valid until noon on June 24.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has conveyed his condolences to the families of two soldiers who died in a grenade blast at Hobart Camp in Kedah.

Two bodies were discovered approximately 100 meters apart in the Kedah River near the Alor Setar bridge. Police have identified the individuals and ruled out any connection between their deaths.

A TikTok livestream of a fatal crash in Sungai Petani, Malaysia, led to the arrest of two men after viewers noticed a 'pistol' and alerted police.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for...

Datuk Mohd Jamil Md Idross, former Kedah State Assembly deputy speaker, was found dead in a river near Alor Setar after disappearing overnight.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for multiple states, including Kedah, Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah.

The Kedah Menteri Besar has controversially decided to keep assemblymen expelled by Parti Pribumi Bersatu (Bersatu) in their posts as exco members and deputy Speaker.

A mechanic was charged at the Sessions Court in Sik, Kedah, on three counts involving the possession of firearms, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Ferry services to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis will increase starting tomorrow, as bookings for school holidays and Aidiladha have exceeded 10,000 passengers.

ALOR SETAR, May 19 — A woman who was allegedly stabbed by a man inside a Mazda 3 car in front of a restaurant in T...

An elderly school bus driver in Kedah has resorted to transporting bodies for funerals after losing his students and having his vehicle seized by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). This change in livelihood highlights the challenges faced by some in the transport sector.

Cloud Seeding Operations (OPA) have commenced in Kedah and Perlis, Malaysia, in response to critically low water levels in dams across the regions.

A two-hour downpour caused flash floods in several areas of Bandar Baharu district in Kedah, Malaysia, affecting 17 homes.

The official birthday celebration of the Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin, has been moved from June 21 to July 5, resulting in a change to the public holiday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Malaysian Meteorological Department to conduct urgent cloud seeding operations in Kedah and Perlis to address water shortages, also calling for drones to overcome aircraft shortages for the task.

Ten individuals, including a senior Immigration Department officer, were arrested in an operation targeting a syndicate charging RM1,000 per head at the Kedah border. The arrests expose a human trafficking or illegal entry scheme.

Two off-duty firefighters on a food run dramatically rescued two individuals from a sudden fire in Kedah, Malaysia.

Royal Malaysia Police have started surveillance at 13 petrol stations in Perak, Kedah, and Perlis along the Malaysia-Thailand border.

A historical sovereignty dispute has resurfaced between the Malaysian states of Penang and Kedah, with Kedah claiming Penang was 'robbed' from it.

The Kedah Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) successfully intercepted over 46kg of drugs, including ecstasy and methamphetamine, during an operation. The seized narcotics are valued at RM3.9 million.

Malaysia's Ministry of Education is providing support to families and has launched an investigation after two teacher trainees drowned at Pantai Merdeka in Kedah.

A motorcyclist was injured in a knife attack in Yan, Malaysia, after which the suspect reportedly torched the victim's bike in a rage before being apprehended by Kedah police.

MetMalaysia has confirmed a Level 2 heatwave affecting the entire state of Perlis, five districts in Kedah, and Hulu Perak in Perak, with other areas in peninsular Malaysia under Level 1 alerts.

A foul smell emanating from a house in Kampung Belau, Merbok, led to the discovery of three bodies by Kedah police.

The Sultan of Kedah hosted a Hari Raya open house at the palace, welcoming guests for the festive celebration.

Police in Kedah, Malaysia, are gathering information from hospitals following viral claims of injuries caused by 'mercun bola' (firecrackers) in the Pendang area.

KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — The Sabah State Government has announced that an additional public holiday will be obser...

ALOR SETAR, March 10 — The Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) imposed an Equipment Operation Seizure (POK) acti...

KANGAR, March 8 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) early yesterday morning seized nearly 16,500 e-...

A 13-year-old boy was caught driving a car in Kulim, Malaysia, and told enforcement officers he had 'no choice' as his father was unwell.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia,...

Police have arrested nine individuals suspected of involvement in a gang-related cable theft syndicate. The arrests have helped solve cases across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Kedah.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a level one hot weather warning for Perlis and six districts in Kedah, forecasting temperatures between 35°C and 37°C for three consecutive days.

Kedah state executive councillor Haim Hilman Abdullah pleaded not guilty to charges related to a statement he made at a PAS ceramah concerning university admissions.

Many outstation cancer patients, like Noraziliana Ahmad from Sungai Petani, Kedah, wake up before dawn at least once a month to travel to Penang for their medical treatment.

A factory producing animal feed in Baling, Kedah, was raided by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living over suspicions of illegally storing flour.

The remains of 27 Rohingya victims from Myanmar who died in a boat capsize incident were laid to rest in Kedah, Malaysia, on June 11.

Six family members were killed in a tragic car-lorry collision in Sungai Petani, Kedah, with police correcting initial reports to confirm the SUV owner was driving, while a remand bid for the lorry driver was rejected.

The Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum in Kedah, Malaysia, is highlighted as an essential destination for history enthusiasts interested in the region's rich archaeological heritage.

The Kedah Regional Development Authority (KEDA) has maintained its role as a catalyst for rural transformation in Kedah for 45 years, according to Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysian police have arrested the leader of the Rames gang, who is alleged to be the mastermind behind an organized crime network operating in Kedah.

The Kedah Education Department is investigating claims by a mother that her son's arm was broken by bullies at a primary school.

A 37-year-old man was discovered dead in a drain beside shophouses along Jalan Kedah in George Town, prompting a police investigation into the sudden death.

MetMalaysia issued severe weather alerts for the Klang Valley, Johor, and East Malaysia, alongside thunderstorm warnings for parts of Penang, Kedah, Perak, Pahang, and Johor. These alerts indicate potential heavy rain and storms across various regions of the country.

Umno president Zahid Hamidi announced the party is open to accepting sacked Bersatu leaders under its "Rumah Bangsa" plan, while also affirming Barisan Nasional's cooperation in the unity government is based on shared goals. Separately, the Kedah government is seeking the Sultan's consent regarding the fate of two specific sacked Bersatu representatives.

Malaysia has initiated cloud-seeding operations to bring much-needed rain to Kedah, the country's 'rice bowl,' which is currently gripped by drought.

Police are investigating a man suspected of assaulting his wife in Sungai Petani, who is now also linked to the burial of a foetus in a Muslim cemetery in Kedah.

The Kedah branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has foiled an attempt to illegally transfer diesel at a Chinese cemetery in Jitra.

Strong storms and heavy winds swept across several districts in Kedah, Malaysia, causing damage to MRSM Pendang and other areas.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain and strong winds expected across several states, including Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak, until 6 PM on April 11.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a nationwide weather alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Specific warnings are in place for Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perlis, and Kedah, with conditions expected to persist until noon on April 7.

Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke has condemned the 'sad and embarrassing' actions of 'mat rempit' (illegal racers) at Kelantan airport and ordered an enforcement blitz by the Road Transport Department.

A housewife in Kedah, Malaysia, has pleaded not guilty in Sessions Court to eight charges of cheating in connection with a RM173,500 "phantom jewellery" scam.

MetMalaysia reported no Level 2 heat wave as of March 30, with a hot spell continuing across the country, though rain showers brought some relief to parts of Kedah.

Police in Kedah have arrested a man and seized 2,250 litres of subsidized diesel, believed to have been illegally modified and stored in a lorry with a modified tank.

A heatwave alert has been issued for parts of Kedah, while Kuala Lumpur has been placed under a 'warning' level due to rising temperatures in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 — A total of 15 heat-related cases have been reported so far this year, including three cases...

Malaysian police seized 62 kilograms of syabu (methamphetamine) valued at RM3.1 million at a homestay in Sungai Petani, Kedah, leading to the arrest of an Indonesian man.

Nine of the eleven suspects arrested following a shooting incident at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Border Complex have been released, while two remain remanded.

The Malaysian government has approved an allocation of RM45.6 million for the development of a new rice mill project in Kedah, aimed at boosting the paddy sector.

A 13-year-old boy was caught driving his unwell father in a Perodua Kancil in Kulim, Kedah, telling enforcement officers he had 'no choice' but to drive.

A student with autism sustained serious injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a secondary school in Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia.

The Kedah State Health Department issued 112 compounds worth RM14,000 to bazaar traders for food safety violations, as part of an initiative to achieve a poisoning-free Ramadan by 2030.

The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) found negligence in firearms training at a Northern Region Rela centre in Kedah after a trainee was injured, urging a review of SOPs.

Kedah Higher Education Exco Haim Hilman Abdullah is scheduled to face charges in court regarding issues of access to higher education, linked to claims of 'backdoor' admissions.

The Malaysian Army has temporarily suspended all hand grenade training activities following a recent blast in Kedah, with the defence minister announcing a fast-tracked investigation into the incident.

Two military personnel are believed to have died following an explosion that occurred during a training exercise in Gurun, Kedah.

A 12-year-old schoolgirl in Kedah, Malaysia, has been unable to sit or stand for nearly four months after a classmate pulled her chair in a prank in February.

Kedah's Menteri Besar stated that Bersatu state executive councillors are permitted to remain in the Kedah government, provided they continue to back the PAS-led administration, despite PAS ending political cooperation with Bersatu.

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is pursuing a legal challenge after the Court of Appeal ruled against the state's decision to freeze gambling licences.

The Kedah Domestic Trade Ministry is investigating three cases of fleet card misuse and has launched 'Ops Kesan 6.0' to combat profiteering, particularly in response to rising oil prices.

A real estate agent from Kedah, accused of the attempted murder of a single mother in Alor Setar by stabbing her in the neck, has been sent for a mental health assessment.

A man suspected of stabbing his female friend in the neck inside a car in Titi Gajah, Kepal, Kedah, is scheduled to be charged tomorrow.

Firefighters were called to Jalan Jerat Cina in Tawar, Baling, Kedah, Malaysia, to open a locked Proton Wira where a decomposed body was discovered after the car had been parked for several days.

A man in Kedah has pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of using other individuals' MyKad numbers to illegally purchase subsidized petrol.

A woman in Kota Setar, Kedah, was stabbed in the neck in her car, with police suspecting the attack occurred after she rejected the assailant's romantic advances. A suspect has since been apprehended and remanded for seven days in connection with the incident.

Police in Sungai Petani, Kedah, are investigating a fight believed to involve six to ten female students at a Bedong school, clarifying that a video circulating about the incident may have misled viewers.

Malaysia is conducting cloud seeding operations in its northern 'rice bowl' regions, including Perlis and Kedah, to induce rain and save staple rice crops from a prolonged drought that has delayed planting and caused low dam levels.

A man in Sungai Petani, Kedah, has been charged with grievous hurt after allegedly assaulting his pregnant wife, causing her to miscarry. The assault reportedly involved a chair, hose, and hanger.

The Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) has cited water shortages and unpredictable weather patterns as the primary reasons for delays in rice cultivation in Kedah, Malaysia.

Premium supermarket Cold Storage has opened its first outlet in Kedah, located at The Tenz Emporium in Alor Setar, Malaysia. This development is part of a larger RM350 million project.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — A man has been identified in connection with a punching incident in Titi Gajah that went...

MetMalaysia has issued a Level 1 hot weather alert for ten areas across Perlis, Kedah, and Kelantan in northern Malaysia.

Kedah PKR has responded to criticism from an exco member, defending the federal government's diplomatic strategies and citing Prime Minister Anwar's phone diplomacy as an example of agile statecraft.

Following a drowning incident in Kedah, a Malaysian official emphasized the need for continuous review and preventive measures in standard operating procedures for outdoor activities.

A sunset cruise vessel operating off Kedah was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after it was found to be carrying too many passengers.

The Ministry of Education is providing immediate assistance to the families of two student teachers who drowned at Pantai Merdeka in Kedah, Malaysia. The ministry has also launched an investigation into the incident.

Parts of northern Malaysia, including Kota Setar, are enduring a Level 2 heatwave as temperatures have soared to 40°C, prompting concerns about escalating heat conditions.

Malaysia's Ministry of Health has issued guidelines to mitigate health risks from the ongoing heatwave, which has also forced 206 schools in Kedah to switch to home-based learning.

Perlis and Kota Setar in Malaysia are currently experiencing a Level 2 heatwave, with other areas across the country at Level 1, indicating prolonged high temperatures.

An eight-year-old boy was found drowned in Sungai Muda in Kampung Tanjung Jeneri, Kedah, Malaysia.

Residents in Kedah and Perlis, northern peninsular Malaysia, are experiencing severe water shortages as soaring temperatures lead to drying rivers and shrinking reservoirs.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level 2 (heatwave) w...

The Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) reported receiving 108 complaints related to open burning incidents within the first two months of 2026.

Two men suspected of cable theft crashed their four-wheel-drive vehicle into a house in Kedah, Malaysia, following a cross-state police chase.

JERLUN, March 8 — The water level of dams under the supervision of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MA...

ALOR SETAR, March 6 — A private doctor was conned out of RM3.8 million after allegedly falling victim to a non-exi...

Malaysian police have arrested nine individuals suspected of being involved in a gang-related cable theft syndicate, solving cases across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Kedah.

BUKIT KAYU HITAM, Feb 25 — The vehicle carrying the commander of the Malaysian Control and Border Protection Agenc...