Former political aide Sayed Amir demanded RM19mil ‘lump sum’ bribe, witness tells court

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has heard that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad demanded a RM19mil 'lump sum' payment from Nexuscorpgroup Sdn Bhd (NSB) after it secured a maintenance and spare parts tender for the police. NSB chief operating officer Azman Kamaruddin, 45, testified that the company's managing director, Wan Azhar Mohamed Yusof, informed him...

Chinese national detained for installing Jalur Gemilang upside down in Senai

KULAI: Police have detained a Chinese national believed to have installed the Jalur Gemilang upside down at a premises in Taman Eko Perniagaan 2, Senai Airport City, here on Sunday (Jan 12). Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said that the 38-year-old man was arrested at approximately 4pm and later remanded. "We also seized one Malaysian...

KL police bust 97 online scam cases, seize over RM5mil last year

KUALA LUMPUR: Police busted 97 online scam cases and seized more than RM5mil, in a series of integrated operations conducted in the capital throughout last year. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said a total of 1,070 individuals were arrested, comprising 600 locals and 470 foreigners, while 2,845 units of telecommunications equipment, used to contact...

Cops on hunt for ‘hooded’ primary suspect in Mantin stabbing murder

NILAI: Police are hunting another male suspect to assist in investigations into a murder case involving a man found dead with 12 stab wounds in an apartment unit in Mantin on Dec 30. Nilai OCPD Supt Johari Yahya said closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding area on Dec 28 captured images of the suspect, who...

Cheras cops nab suspect in molest probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Allegations that a woman was molested by an unknown man has led to the arrest of one suspect. In a statement Friday (Jan 2), Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said that the the 21-year-old victim had lodged a police report on Jan 1. The incident reportedly occurred at a residence in Cheras. "The...

Man missing after fall from Second Link bridge

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 32-year-old man has gone missing after reportedly falling from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link near the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex. Iskandar Puteri Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Hairulnizam Mohd Noh said the incident was reported at 8.35pm on Sunday (Dec 28). "We are conducting a surface search where the man reportedly fell at...

Nilai bomb maker remanded until Jan 3

SEREMBAN: The man arrested in connection with an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, has been remanded for a week until Jan 3. Negri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the remand order against the 62-year-old man was issued by Senior Assistant Registrar Siti Nur Ain Ariffin at Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital here, where the...

Suspected explosives found on Nilai bomb maker at time of arrest

SEREMBAN: Police found several objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on a man arrested in conjunction with an explosion in Desa Palma on Monday (Dec 22). Negri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said that during the 4.15pm arrest, police also seized a motorcycle believed to have been used by the 62-year-old suspect. "An...

Durian Tunggal shooting: Cops committed to ensure transparent investigation, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are committed to ensuring the investigation into the shooting incident at Durian Tunggal will be conducted transparently and in accordance with the law, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police said the investigation is aimed at achieving justice for all involved. "We will not compromise in taking action against any...