KUALA LUMPUR: Distributors of an international cosmetic brand, recently involved in a controversy over misleading advertisements, can breathe a sigh of relief after authorities granted their appeal, allowing them to continue selling the products. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Self-proclaimed legal debt collectors are now resorting to unscrupulous tactics to extort victims. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

LANGKAWI: Three elderly men, all aged 61, were among 115 drug addicts arrested during the Op Perdana, jointly conducted by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) and the Marine Police here yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The corn seller who sparked controversy over a racially insensitive signboard recently was charged at the magistrates court in Sepangg today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has channelled RM30,000 to assist three District Education Offices (PPDs) in Melaka to support those in need. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KLANG: A 25-kilometre stretch of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, from Jalan Kastam Station to Northport and Westport, will be upgraded to a double-track system, instead of the planned single dual-gauge track. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM399 million worth of transactions involving fraud and mule accounts were blocked by banking institutions last year. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BACHOK: A retired civil servant lost his life while trying to rescue his two grandchildren, who were caught in strong waves at Pantai Irama here this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Comprehensive and proactive cooperation and involvement between the local community and the agencies involved are crucial to ensuring that every government programme has a positive impact on the people. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: The US citizen, who was injured after he fell from the seventh floor of a shopping mall at Persiaran Gurney is in a stable condition. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

alSHAH ALAM: A box printing business near Beranang has been sealed and ordered to close after blue-coloured water was detected in Sungai Kabul yesterday (Feb 5). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: Mohd Zaini Hashim, the father of Muhammad Muslim, 23, who was killed in an arson-murder at a house in Kampung Tongkang Yard here on Jan 21, has forgiven his sons killers despite the brutal crime. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: Malay women in Kampung Cina have been flocking to local tailor Saw Ley Hoon for their baju kurung for years, drawn to her skill and dedication. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd