Cops arrest six suspects believed to be involved in fatal fight

SEGAMAT: Five men and a woman, aged from their teens to 40s, believed to be involved in a fight that led to a man’s death in Taman Sejati, Batu Anam, on Thursday (Oct 31), were arrested, said police. Segamat district police chief Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said in a statement on Friday (Nov 1) that at...

Over RM4mil syabu, heroin seized from condo used as storehouse, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Over RM4mil in heroin and syabu has been seized from a low-cost condominium used to store the drugs and two suspects arrested, says Bukit Aman. A raid by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) yielded 100 blue-coloured packages containing suspected syabu, 40 packs of suspected heroin, and 15 more packages with the word “daguayin”. “In...

Ipoh cops to meet with agencies next week over mysterious loud noise

IPOH: The police will meet with several governmental and private agencies to discuss the mysterious loud noise that shook the city on Monday (Oct 21). Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said he has instructed his deputy to arrange a meeting next Tuesday (Oct 29) to clarify the incident. "We will call about 20 of...

Teluk Intan festival with Chinese flag waving lacked permit, say Perak cops

IPOH: A controversial Teluk Intan cultural festival where Chinese flags were waved did not have a police permit, says Comm Azizi Mat Aris. The Perak police chief said investigations found that the organiser did not get a permit to hold the event, where several individuals were seen to be hoisting the Chinese flags during a procession...

Retiree loses over RM478,000 to investment scam

KUANTAN: A retiree lost over RM478,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme promoted on social media. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 69-year-old man first expressed interest in the investment advertised on Facebook in July. He explained that the victim was provided with a link to download the investment platform, while the...

Chukai town hit by hailstorm

KUALA TERENGGANU: Residents in Chukai, Kemaman, and an area within a three-kilometre radius are surprised by hailstones during a thunderstorm. Kemaman district police chief Supt Hanyan Ramlan said the incident lasted 10 to 15 minutes and occurred at about 4pm on Wednesday (Oct 23). "The incident was also accompanied by thunderstorms. The hailstorm damaged the tents of...

Shirtless man in car with woman speeds off, almost hitting cops in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: A policeman narrowly avoided injury after a car that had stopped by the roadside sped off when approached. Sentul police chief Asst Comm Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said that the incident occurred when two policemen were on patrol in Jinjang here on Oct 21. He said the two policemen noticed a parked car its engine...

Kidnapped businessman’s family member among 13 arrested in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A relative of a kidnap victim was among 13 suspects including three foreigners arrested by a special Johor police task force. “The victim, aged 59, lodged a police report on Oct 13 stating that he had been kidnapped at his house in Johor Baru. Following that, state police together with Bukit Aman, set up...

Kidnapped businessman’s family member among 13 arrested in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A relative of a kidnap victim was among 13 suspects including three foreigners arrested by a special Johor police task force. “The victim, aged 59, lodged a police report on Oct 13 stating that he had been kidnapped at his house in Johor Baru. Following that, state police together with Bukit Aman, set up...

Cops open probe into man who allegedly tried to bring dog into mall in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: A man allegedly tried to bring his pet dog into a shopping complex in Section 14 because he was said to be dissatisfied with the service at a goldsmith shop, says the police. Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident happened at 11.20am on Oct 17. He added that investigations...