Tow-truck driver killed in shootout with cops in Kelantan

PETALING JAYA: A tow-truck driver, wanted by police was shot dead in a hail of gunfire at Jalan Kubang Pasu, Kota Bharu. According to Sinar Harian, Kelantan police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said that the 31-year-old had a police record with 24 prior offences relating to various crimes including drugs. "My men had pursued the...

Foreigner shot dead was part of African armed robbery gang, say cops

SUBANG JAYA: The police have confirmed that the man shot dead on Jalan PJS 9/1 Subang Jaya, Selangor was part of an armed robbery gang from an African country. Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the man, in his late 30s, was driving a red MPV when he was...

No mercy for violent gangs, says Tiong in wake of Jan 1 Sibu shooting

SIBU: The actions of criminal gangs that disrupt the peace and safety here will not be tolerated, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the street shooting here on Jan 1 had affected the people, who felt their personal safety was not guaranteed. "I would like to warn the gangs, especially...