Main suspect in Albertine’s abduction to face 15 charges tomorrow, says police

JOHOR BARU: The main suspect involved in the abduction of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui will face a total of 15 charges, says Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar. He added that the suspect would be brought to the Johor Baru Court Complex and the Kulai Magistrate's Court tomorrow (Aug 8) to be charged. “The police have...

Man killed, another critically injured by fallen tree at campsite

KUANTAN: A man was killed and another critically injured when a tree fell on their campsite in Lubuk Beriang, Kampung Pagar Sasak, Padang Tengku, Kuala Lipis on Sunday (Aug 4). Kuala Lipis District police chief Supt Ismail Man said the victim, Mohd Azliana Alias, 54, from Teras Jernang, Selangor, was pronounced dead at 1.15 pm at...

Chegubard arrested over corruption allegations

PUTRAJAYA: Police have confirmed the arrest of Badrul Hisham Shaharin (pic), also known as Chegubard. When contacted, Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said he would be remanded on Monday (July 29). "Yes, I can confirm that he has been arrested and we will apply for remand tomorrow," he said. His lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali, stated...

Albertine’s mum thanks cops and public, ready to go back to work with confidence

JOHOR BARU: The mother of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui has taken to social media to express her gratitude to the public and police for their help in bringing her daughter home safely. In a post on Facebook on Friday (July 26), Leo Qieo Xin, 37, said she is now prepared to return to work, knowing...

Four nabbed over seven housebreaking cases in Johor

KULAI: Police have arrested four local men suspected of involvement in seven house break-ins here as well as in Pontian and Seri Alam. Kulai OCPD Supt Tan Seng Lee said the suspects, aged between 41 and 55, were picked up during raids in two different locations in Johor Baru. “They were apprehended between 9.20pm and 11.20pm on...

KL childcare centre worker missing since July 15

KUALA LUMPUR: A carer at a childcare centre here has been missing for 11 days, according to city police. A police circular said 20-year-old Nur Shafila Suaib, who works in Desa Petaling, has been missing since July 15, when she could not be contacted by family members. A report was lodged on her disappearance on July 16. "Those...

Road closure in Ipoh during state-level Hari Pahlawan celebration

IPOH: Several roads in the city will be closed in preparation for the Perak state-level Hari Pahlawan celebration. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that the road closures would take place on July 31 from 7am and will remain in effect until the event concludes at the state secretariat building. "The closures are...

Johor MB thanks police, public for efforts in Albertine’s rescue

JOHOR BARU: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (pic) has expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for their dedicated efforts in the rescue of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui. "I also wish to thank all Malaysians who provided information and assistance during this operation," he said in a statement on...

Body of missing 20-year-old found on Kota Tinggi beach

KOTA TINGGI: The body of 20-year-old Haqim Abdul Rahim has been found after he went missing while going for a swim near a Pantai Batu Layar chalet here. Punggai Fire and Rescue Department operation commander Mohammad Saifulizam Mohd Rofi said that his body was found at 7.45am on Monday (July 22). “His body was found about 1km...