Over 9,000 summonses issued in first three days of KL traffic op

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 9,247 traffic summonses were issued in the first three days of the Respect Traffic Laws operation (Hormat Undang-Undang Jalanraya, or Ops HUU) at several locations here. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Asst Comm Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said the operation started on Tuesday (June 4) and will continue until...

Nine arrested in connection with businesswoman’s kidnapping in Johor

KULAI: Nine men were arrested in three states in connection to the kidnapping of a 30-year-old businesswoman here. Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar said the incident was reported at 3.13pm on May 16, when the victim was abducted at her home by three machete-wielding men. “The kidnappers had asked for a ransom of RM111,000. The victim’s...

Car skids, crashes into gates of Istana Besar Johor

JOHOR BARU: A sedan driven by a man, 25, skidded and crashed into the gates of Istana Besar Johor here on Monday. Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said the 3pm crash was due to slick road conditions. "The man was driving alone when his car skidded on its own without involving other vehicles. He...

No sabotage, malicious elements in PJ church car crash, say cops

PETALING JAYA: Police have confirmed that a driver who crashed into a church compound in Petaling Jaya had lost control of his vehicle before the accident. Petaling Jaya deputy OCPD, Supt Hussin Sollehuddin Zolkifly said police received information on Saturday (June 1) that a car had skidded and crashed into the church compound at Jalan SS...

Two killed in shootout with cops at NSE’s Tanjung Malim rest stop

PETALING JAYA: Two men were killed following a shootout with the police at the Tanjung Malim rest stop along the North-South Expressway (NSE). Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said a team consisting of personnel from Bukit Aman and Perak CID were trailing a car at about 11.32pm on Saturday (June 1). "Realising they were...

Seven cases of fast food restaurants defaced by boycott-related graffiti recorded in Selangor

SEPANG: The Selangor police have recorded seven cases of fast food restaurants defaced with boycott-related graffiti associated with the Palestinian-Israel conflict in the state from May 28 to Thursday. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said four cases were in Sungai Buloh, two in Petaling Jaya and one in Kajang. "In Sungai Buloh and Petaling Jaya,...

Cops probe Chef Wan over comment on Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes outfit

PETALING JAYA: Police have confirmed that Bukit Aman CID's Special Investigation Unit (USJT) is investigating celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan (pic), over a social media post involving Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai. Chef Wan had commented on an outfit worn by the Indian actress on the red carpet at the Cannes Film...

Sean Kingston Speaks Out After His Florida Home Was Reportedly Raided by Police

The ‘Beautiful Girls’ singer also seemingly addressed reports that police had arrested his mother. Sean Kingston has found himself in a legal situation. According to USA Today, the singer’s Florida property was subject to a police and SWAT team raid on Thursday, May 23. The Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the publication that detectives along with the Davie Police...

Cops hunting man who robbed woman motorcyclist in Seremban

SEREMBAN: Police are looking for a motorcyclist who snatched a gold bangle from a woman motorcyclist who was returning home with her two children in Taman Bandar Senawang near here. The suspect committed the act knowing well that it could have endangered the lives of the 33-year-old woman who was riding with her two young children. Seremban...

S’porean comedian’s permit cancellation took into account police reports, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The cancellation of the permit for popular comedian Sharul Channa to perform in Malaysia by the Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) was made after taking into account police reports lodged over an old video of hers that allegedly touched on race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues,...