Tow-truck driver killed in shootout with cops in Kelantan

PETALING JAYA: A tow-truck driver, wanted by police was shot dead in a hail of gunfire at Jalan Kubang Pasu, Kota Bharu. According to Sinar Harian, Kelantan police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said that the 31-year-old had a police record with 24 prior offences relating to various crimes including drugs. "My men had pursued the...

3R issues investigated without fear, favour, probe into Muhyiddin’s remarks ongoing, says Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: All 3R (race, religion and royalty) cases are investigated by the police without fear or favour, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assures the Dewan Rakyat. “The Home Ministry would like to give the assurance that all 3R cases are investigated by the police without fear and favour, regardless of one’s political leaning,” he said...

Angler found drowned in Langkawi

ALOR SETAR: An angler who was reported missing after falling into the sea while crossing the Kuala Chenang water-breaker wooden bridge in Langkawi last night was found dead this evening. Langkawi district police chief ACP Shariman Ashari said the body of Che Yassin Che Ngah, 43, from Kampung Perana, Ulu Melaka here was found at 6.10pm...

Transfers for three cops who allegedly visited Golok night clubs, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The three policemen, believed to be involved in misconduct for visiting nightclubs in Golok, Thailand, will be transferred, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that the policemen, aged between 26 and 32 with the ranks of sergeant major, corporal, and lance corporal, were being investigated by the Integrity and Standard...

Teacher loses over RM190,000 in telephone scam ordeal in Johor

MUAR: A 54-year-old teacher lost more than RM198,000 after he was duped into thinking that he might get arrested by the police for suspected illegal activities. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the teacher received a call at around 3pm on Nov 24 from an individual who claimed to be from Tenaga Nasional...

Actress Zahnita’s husband arrested following allegations of domestic violence

PETALING JAYA: Actress Zahnita Wilson's husband has been arrested following allegations of domestic violence. According to Sinar Harian, Kuantan OCPD Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu confirmed the arrest of the former model's husband on Monday (Dec 2). "The case will be investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code (for criminal intimidation) and the man involved will...

High and dry: Driver abandons express bus during op in Gopeng

GOPENG: The driver of a Penang-bound express bus abandoned his vehicle during an integrated operation targeting commercial vehicles at the Gopeng Rural Transformation Centre here Thursday (Nov 28) night. The bus was carrying 11 passengers from Kuala Lumpur's Southern Integrated Terminal to Sungai Nibong. An inspection of the vehicle found what is believed to be drug paraphernalia. National...

Foreign senior citizen loses more than RM200,000 to online scam in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A 61-year-old New Zealand citizen lost RM216,000 after falling for an online investment scam, here. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the victim lodged a police report on Thursday (Nov 28), sharing that the incident began on Oct 2 this year. “He was contacted by a man who introduced himself as Michael...

Local entertainer arrested for alleged rape of woman in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A local entertainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in her 20s. Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat confirmed that the suspect, who is also a former participant in a reality comedy show, was arrested in the city early Thursday (Nov 28) morning. “The suspect, in his 40s, has been placed...

Warisan rep ready to face action over ‘punch’

KOTA KINABALU: A Parti Warisan assemblyman says he is prepared to face action if it is proven he had ill intent in the “punch" involving a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) representative. Merotai assemblyman Sarifuddin Hata maintains that he had no malice directed towards Kunak assemblyman Datuk Norazlinah Arif. Sarifuddin, who has apologised for the incident in a...