Cops awaiting AGC’s instructions on next steps over Kg Sungai Baru incident

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) over the commotion that broke out during an eviction operation in Kampung Sungai Baru here on Sept 11. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigation papers had been completed and submitted to the AGC for further action. "We have completed our...

Sri Lanka to sack police chief over criminal ties

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's police chief is set to be sacked, the country's speaker of parliament announced Tuesday (July 22) after he was found guilty of heading a criminal network at an impeachment hearing. Inspector-General Deshabandu Tennakoon would become the first head of police in the island's history to be impeached after being deemed unfit to lead...

Ahmedabad police chief says ‘appears to be no survivor’ in India air crash

AHMEDABAD, (India): Police in the Indian city of Ahmedabad said no survivors were expected after a London-bound passenger plane with 242 on board crashed Thursday (June 12), warning of more deaths where the jet smashed down. "There appears to be no survivor in the crash," city police commissioner GS Malik told AFP. "And since the airplane has...

Four Kuala Lumpur policemen arrested over jewellery theft

KUALA LUMPUR: An internal investigation has resulted in the arrest of four policemen accused of stealing jewellery. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa stated on Friday (Nov 1) that the complainant had filed a report regarding the theft. The case was initially classified as a Police Inquiry Paper (KEP). However, after obtaining several additional...

Ulu Tiram attack: Only seven called up to help with probe so far, says Johor top cop

JOHOR BARU: The number of people called up to help in the investigation of Friday's (May 17) attack on the Ulu Tiram police station remains at seven, says Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar. “If there are any updates, we will share them. Until then, please give us some space to conduct the investigation,” he said...

Building manager fined RM1,000 for impersonating Johor chief cop

KUALA LUMPUR: A building manager has been fined RM1,000 by the Magistrate's Court here for cheating an individual by impersonating the Johor police chief. The accused, A. Ganasean, 51, was charged with deceiving the victim in Bandar Baru Sentul here at 8.35pm on May 6 by impersonating the Johor police chief for the release of 11...

Bank officers among 16 nabbed for selling accounts and ATM cards

SHAH ALAM: Two bank officers are among 16 people arrested for alleged involvement in a syndicate that buys and sells bank accounts and ATM cards for fraudulent activities. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspects were arrested in several raids around Gombak between March 20 and 22. "One of those arrested was a...

Make sure businesses follow rules, KL top cop tells licensors

KUALA LUMPUR: Those issuing licences to businesses must also do their part in ensuring that the companies or outlets are run as they should be, says the city’s top cop. Referring to the recent raids at Bollywood-themed nightclubs here, Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said police had performed numerous checks on such...

KL top cop Mohd Shuhaily to be appointed as Bukit Aman CID director

KUALA LUMPUR: Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain is expected to be appointed as the new Bukit Aman CID director. The Kuala Lumpur police chief was previously the Penang police chief before helming KL police since May 15. Comm Mohd Shuhaily's impending transfer before Aug 30 comes after less than four months as KL police chief. The...