Day: September 27, 2024

Police have crippled a robbery gang led by an individual known as ‘Wira Tempang’ following the arrest of seven men here today. Shah Alam District Police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said police had earlier received a report from a foreign trader claiming that he was robbed by a group of men posing as cops on Sept 19. He said that the victim was alone when he was approached by a group of men, who assaulted him before making off with RM7,000 cash and his two mobile phones. Based on the information and police intelligence, they nabbed five suspects aged

The Negeri Sembilan Environment Department (JASNS) has taken water samples from Sungai Gemencheh, Tampin, near here today due to suspected pollution after the river water turned black. Gemencheh assemblyman Suhaimizan Bizar said the samples were sent to the Chemistry Department for analysis before further action can be taken. ‘Samples were taken last week, and today more samples were taken and the results are expected next week. In fact, two months ago the river water had changed colour, but the rains were back, however, lately the water looks black, and today we saw a lot of dead fish,’ he told Bernama.

The procurement of 40 cutting-edge baggage scanning machines, amounting to RM40.72 million, will strengthen security controls at the main entry points across the country, said Customs director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin. She said that the scanners equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology can enhance detection capabilities during the scanning of passengers’ goods and baggage, thereby addressing the smuggling of taxable and prohibited items, including drugs. ‘A total of 40 scanners were installed across the country in May and June. These machines provide accurate data, allowing for quick and precise identification. This will assist the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM)

The number of Kedah flood victims placed at two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in the Pendang district remains at 207 people from 49 families as of 8 pm today. According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) Disaster Info report, 188 people from 42 families are sheltering at the Tanah Merah Rakan Sukan complex while 19 others from seven families are staying at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pendang. Meanwhile, based on the Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s Public Infobanjir website, as of 8 pm today, the water level of Sungai Laka in Kampung Padang Pasir, Kubang Pasu has exceeded the danger level

The Op Global implemented to combat child exploitation activities and allegations of religious fanaticism linked to GlSB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) has now entered phase four. Since the first phase of Op Global, which started at the beginning of September, over 300 individuals, including the top management of GISBH, were arrested, 572 victims were rescued, and seven suspects were charged in court with 29 charges. Here is the updated chronology of the case from Sept 26-27, 2024: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the police is proposing to search and seize GISBH-related premises in Sabah and Sarawak