Eight nabbed for reckless riding
PADAWAN: Traffic police have arrested eight locals for allegedly riding their motorcycles dangerously in an operation dubbed ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’ on Saturday night. Padawan OCPD Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said that the operation was carried out by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division along Jalan FAC. He added that the riders were spotted […]
Riders urged to obey laws
SARATOK: Newly minted motorcyclists with their Class B2 licenses obtained through the MyLesen Assistance Programme must adhere to traffic laws, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. Mohamad pointed out statistics from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) that showed over 6,000 fatalities nationwide in 2023, with motorcyclists accounting for more than 4,000 deaths. “These numbers have increased […]
Police seek three men in connection with Mile 19 shooting incident
PADAWAN: Police are on the hunt for three more men to assist investigations into the recent shooting incident that injured three others behind a supermarket last Monday (July 8). They are identified as 42-year-old Thian Fatt Kui, 34-year-old Ricky Nelson Ungking, and 30-year-old Pang Siong Seng. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi […]
Cops apprehend motorcycle thief
BAU: Police here successfully apprehended a suspect involved in a motorcycle theft case on July 11. The suspect, a 21-year-old local male, was detained at a construction site in Tasik Biru around 8pm following a report on the theft incident earlier in the day. According to Bau District Police chief, DSP Jawai Francis Kempas, police […]
Police issue 44 traffic summonses
SIBU: Police issued 44 summonses to motorists during an operation codenamed ‘Op Samseng Jalan/Motosikal’ at Sibu Jaya and Sibu Airport road on Friday. According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, a total of 29 men aged 15 to 23, were inspected during the operation from 9.30 pm to 4 am. “Offences ranged from driving […]
Ex-cop among 55 persons on Kuching police’s wanted list
KUCHING: A former police officer is among 55 persons on the police’s wanted list for various criminal, narcotics and commercial offenses. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the former police officer, with the rank of Corporal, is still being hunted after alleged involvement in rape and sexual assault cases reported in 2009. The suspect, identified […]
1,182 suspects arrested, over RM370K of drugs seized
KUCHING: Police here arrested a total of 1,182 individuals and seized over RM370,000 worth of drugs in the first half of this year. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the suspects were taken into custody for various narcotic offences such as trafficking and abuse. He said based on their studies, about 85 per cent […]
Not practical to ‘shut’ police stations after 10 pm: SUPP man
MIRI: The recent announcement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution that police station gates across the country will close after 10 pm has sparked a public outcry. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) youth central committee publicity secretary Kelvin Hii was one of those who voiced strong opposition. Hii criticised the new policy, labelling it […]
10pm gate closure: Police services to carry on as usual, assures IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will carry on providing services as usual even though police stations in the country have been instructed to close their gates after 10 pm. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the public could lodge complaints and reports as usual, and that the instruction to all police […]
Four S’poreans involved in gambling activities handed over to S’pore cops
JOHOR BAHRU: Four Singaporeans detained by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for involvement in illegal gambling on July 1 here, were handed over to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) yesterday. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the four suspects aged 41 to 60 have prior criminal records in […]
