Plane crash tragedy left lasting mark on outgoing Shah Alam OCPD

SHAH ALAM: The 2023 plane crash in Shah Alam remains the most deeply impactful moment in the career of former Shah Alam OCPD Senior Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, who described the tragedy as one that left a lasting mark on him as a district police chief. Reflecting on the incident during the handing over ceremony...

Namewee’s bail period extended as police await lab results

KUALA LUMPUR: The bail period for local rapper Wee Meng Chee (pic), better known as Namewee, has been extended for another two weeks. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the extension was granted at 4pm on Wednesday (Nov 26), covering the period from Nov 27 until Dec 10. "The police are still waiting...

Entertainment outlet fight: Victim died of stab wound to the chest, say cops

SEREMBAN: The man who was attacked by several assailants at an entertainment centre here early Sunday (Nov 23) died of a stab wound to the chest, according to police. Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Azahar Abdul Rahman said this was the finding of a medical team from Hospital Rembau after an autopsy of the victim. The victim was...

Ismail Gang crippled with 11 arrests in Perak

IPOH: Police have busted a burglary ring known as "Ismail Gang,” arresting 11 suspects, including four women, believed to be behind a string of house break-ins across Central Perak since May. Central Perak OCPD Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah said all suspects were nabbed at about 9pm on Nov 9, following a report lodged by a homeowner who...

Police seeking missing teen in Kuala Krai

KOTA BARU: Police are actively looking for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kampung Bedal, Kuala Krai, last Sunday (Nov 16). Kuala Krai deputy district police chief DSP Mohd Maizan Mustaffa, in a statement on Thursday (Nov 20), said the missing teenager had been identified as Nur Danisha Amira Muhammad Arif. He said Nur Danisha,...

M’sians have right to hold peaceful assemblies, but must give five days notice

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have the right to hold peaceful assemblies but are reminded to comply with the latest regulations, including submitting a notice at least five days before any gathering, the Dewan Rakyat heard on Monday (Nov 17). Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said court decisions relating to peaceful assemblies are clear...

Namewee Released on Bail After No Evidence Found Linking Him to Influencer’s Death; Her Friend Says “Shouldn’t It Be Manslaughter”

The turn of events have surprised those close to Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead on October 22 in a KL hotel. Malaysian authorities have found no evidence linking Malaysian singer-rapper Namewee to the sudden death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh. The 42-year-old will be released today (Nov 13) on police bail. However, influencer Vivian Hsieh, a close...

10 people held after tense standoff between residents, police at Kampung Jalan Papan

PETALING JAYA: A total of ten people were arrested amid tense scenes as the demolition of homes at Kampung Jalan Papan, Pandamaran, Klang entered its fourth day. Parti Sosialis Malaysia, in a statement on Thursday (Nov 13), said that several of its activists along with residents, were arrested as of 4pm while trying to defend the...

Namewee freed on police bail

KUALA LUMPUR: Local musician Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, was freed on police bail on Thursday (Nov 13). The vehicle transporting the 42-year-old man was seen leaving Dang Wangi district police headquarters at about 3.50pm. Joshua Tay H'ng Foong, his lawyer, was also present. He said his client went for a checkup at Kuala Lumpur...

Tawau teen rapes underaged girl, gets her pregnant

KOTA KINABALU: A teenager has been arrested for allegedly raping his underage girlfriend until she got pregnant. The girl, 15, had been feeling unwell and was taken to a private clinic for medical checkup where the doctor told her that she was six months pregnant. Following this, her 19-year-old boyfriend was identified and hauled in for police...