Melaka

Melaka, a state in Malaysia, is currently in the news due to two separate incidents. First, police are searching for a 22-year-old man who allegedly assaulted his pregnant wife in Kota Shahbandar. A video of the attack, which occurred outside a karaoke center, went viral, prompting a police investigation initiated by the victim's mother. Second, authorities are investigating a potential child exploitation case involving a man dressed as Spider-Man who was allegedly using a seven-year-old girl to beg for money from tourists. The man, a security guard, reportedly brought the child from Terengganu to Melaka. The Melaka Welfare Department has intercepted the man, and investigations are ongoing to determine the nature of his relationship with the child and whether exploitation occurred. These incidents highlight concerns about domestic violence and child protection within the state.