SAR op ongoing for man who fell off Second Penang Bridge

GEORGE TOWN: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched following reports that a 33-year-old man fell from the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge, or Second Penang Bridge, on Wednesday (July 2). He is reported to have fallen at KM14 of the bridge in the direction from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan at 4.23am,...

Johor cops bust syndicate that sold drugs through messaging app

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested five suspected members of a syndicate that processed and sold drugs through the messaging platform WeChat. Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said over RM2.9mil worth of drugs were seized in three separate raids here on June 19, which also saw the arrest of three local men and two Vietnamese...

Investigation into Pamela’s disappearance still active, says cops

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 48 individuals have recorded their statements to help the investigation related to the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the police were still conducting investigations related to the case, reported Sinar Harian. "We have made a photofit of...

Perhentian boat tragedy: Police record statements from three, more to follow

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday (June 28), which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were recorded from three individuals, two men and a woman, aged between 22 and 39, to assist in...

Three decomposing bodies found in Seremban house

SEREMBAN: Three members of a family were found dead in a house in Taman Bukit Kristal near here on Tuesday (July 1). Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said police were informed about a foul smell coming from the locked house. "Acting on the information, the police and fire brigade went to the house at...

MRSM bullying case: Two more arrested after another victim steps forward

BESUT: Two more Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) students here were arrested in connection with the recent bullying case. According to Sinar Harian, Besut OCPD Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said that police received a report from a second victim, 14, who claimed to also be a victim in the same bullying case. "The second victim lodged...

National Scam Response Centre will now cover all cybercrimes, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Prime Minister said that a nationwide 24-hour response network, driven by coordination across multiple government agencies, will also be established to enhance cybercrime response capabilities. "The strengthening of...

Appointments to senior police posts a reflection of force’s trust, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of individuals to senior leadership roles in the Royal Malaysia Police reflects the force's confidence in their credibility and capability, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police described the responsibility as a trust that must be upheld to strengthen the department's operations and ensure the nation's overall well-being and...

Four cops remanded five days over alleged graft involving couple in car

MELAKA: Four policemen have been remanded for five days at a Magistrate's Court in Ayer Keroh here for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe amounting to RM2,000 as an inducement not to take action against an individual for being in close proximity with his lover inside a car. The remand order until June 28 against the...

Na’imah’s lawyers dismayed by NFA decision on her police report

KUALA LUMPUR: Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid's lawyers say they are disappointed and concerned by the decision of the police and Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to classify her police report on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki as "no further action" or NFA. The report,...