Malaysia
A knife-wielding woman was tackled and arrested by a crowd at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night. Viral video shows a man attempting to disarm her, with others from the crowd and security personnel joining to restrain her until police arrived. Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus confirmed the arrest of the 28-year-old woman for weapon possession, with remand expected on Sunday.
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The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur repatriated 217 Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) detained in Malaysia due to immigration issues. The workers arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Thursday (April 23, 2026).
A 12-year-old autistic boy in Malaysia is honing his chess skills by challenging passersby at his mother's noodle stall. Muhammad Nur Raziq Muhammad Nur Qisti offers RM2 to anyone who can beat him twice in 15-minute games. The initiative, which went viral on social media, has turned the family business into a makeshift training ground.
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The Malaysian Chess Federation has opened registration for the National Youth Chess Championship 2026, set for February 7 and 8 at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Perak. The event features seven rounds with a 30-minute-plus-30-seconds time control and caters to players in age groups from under-8 to under-18. Champions will earn opportunities to represent Malaysia in regional and international competitions.
India expressed support for Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair during the East Asia Summit on September 11, 2025. The endorsement highlights strengthened regional cooperation.