Grandpa hurt in parking bay dispute that turned physical

ALOR GAJAH: A parking dispute between two motorists escalated into a physical altercation, leaving an 82-year-old grandfather seriously injured, according to Alor Gajah police. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said a 65-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on Monday (April 14). "It took place a few days ago at a supermarket in...

Four ‘Datuks’ held, over RM3bil in assets seized or frozen in massive police op

PETALING JAYA: A large-scale operation against scams and money laundering has led to the arrest of four suspects with "Datuk" titles and the seizure or freezing of assets worth over RM3bil. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said they were among eight suspects aged 44 to 62 detained during Ops Northern Star on March 20. The...

Police arrest elderly man for driving school van against traffic

BUTTERWORTH: Police arrested an elderly man for driving a school van against traffic in a dangerous manner on the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) earlier on Tuesday (April 8). Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman said the man, in his 70s, was stopped by a police patrol vehicle that happened to be...

Philippine cops praised for quick arrest of road rage suspect

MANILA: The quick arrest of a motorist who shot a motorcycle rider in Antipolo City shows how far the Philippine National Police (PNP) has improved in terms of response, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday (April 1). In a statement, Romualdez lauded the PNP, saying it has evolved into a stronger and smarter policing...

Cops nab mother, daughter over newborn baby’s body found in petrol station toilet

SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a woman and her daughter on suspicion of involvement in the discovery of a baby boy's body in a toilet bowl at a petrol station in Sungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, on Sunday (March 23). Sabak Bernam OCPD Supt Md Yusof Ahmad said that the 41-year-old woman was arrested at around...

Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte says his arrest may result in Sara’s presidency

MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday (March 11) said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor. Duterte made the prediction while held at the Villamor Airbase amid an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for...

Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte says his arrest may result in Sara’s presidency

MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday (March 11) said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor. Duterte made the prediction while held at the Villamor Airbase amid an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for...

Cops arrest foreign couple kicked off China-bound flight after causing ruckus

SEPANG: A foreign couple who "acted" mentally unstable while on a plane bound for Jieyang Chaosan, China, at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 here, have been confirmed not to have any mental health issues, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. KLIA deputy OCPD Supt Albany Hamzah told Sinar Harian that the Sultan Idris Shah Hospital...

MACC remands Datuk, three others over bribery, RM2.6mil in false claims

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded four individuals, comprising two company directors, one of whom holds the title "Datuk", and two senior vice-presidents of the company, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. Sources told Sinar Harian that all were detained on suspicion of involvement in bribery and submitting false claims involving company funds of...

Man, 39, arrested for drink driving after scrap with another driver

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A 39-year-old man was arrested for drink driving on Jan 31 after he got into an accident and fist fight with another driver. He is also assisting in investigations for voluntarily causing hurt, said the police on Feb 2. The police were alerted to the accident in Jalan Toa Payoh towards Macpherson Road...