Day: October 12, 2024

The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) arrested six individuals, including a male foreigner, and seized cash amounting to over RM1.4 million in a cross-border crime operation (JRS) carried out in the district yesterday. Its commander, Datuk Victor Sanjos said the operation conducted with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) as well as police from the Bukit Aman headquarters nabbed four men and two women, aged between 40 and 47, in raids on a few business premises and houses. ‘All individuals were arrested under the Income Tax Act 1967 and Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA

A husband and wife have been arrested for suspected involvement in the abuse of a child following an incident at Kalumpong Estate in Bagan Serai on Thursday. Kerian police chief Supt Juna Yusoff said the police received a report on Thursday at 4.09 pm regarding the abuse of a six-year-old boy. “Acting on the report, on the same day at around 5.30 pm, a police team arrested the suspects, the biological father of the victim, aged 47, and a woman, the stepmother of the victim, aged 33, at a house in Kalumpong Estate for further investigation,” he said in a

Another individual linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) will be brought before the Sessions Court in Kota Tinggi, Johor tomorrow for a sexual crime involving a 16-year-old teenager. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the 20-year-old man was arrested by the Johor police contingent headquarters CID on Oct 1 after receiving a report from the victim who alleged that the suspect committed indecent acts twice against the victim in June. “Following that, the suspect will be charged at the Kota Tinggi Sessions Court at 8.30 am tomorrow on two charges under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa held discussions with two prominent global companies, Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd and BYD, to explore smart collaboration aimed at fostering sustainable development within the Federal Territories. Both companies not only lead in technological advancements in China but have also broadened their reach globally, including in Malaysia. Dr Zaliha, who is on a six-day official trip to China, met with Huawei’s Vice President of the Global Government Affairs Department, Wang Ke, yesterday. She noted that Huawei, established over 40 years ago, is at the forefront of communication technology, electronic devices,

The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perlis has decreased as of 8 am today compared to last night, while the number of affected residents in Perak and Johor remains unchanged. In KEDAH, Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain reported that although Baling is a newly affected district, the number of flood victims has dropped to 2,952 people from 912 families this morning, down from 3,051 people from 938 families last night. He added that all victims from the five affected districts are currently housed in 22 temporary relief centres. “Three new centres

Fishermen in the waters of Port Dickson are seeking improvements to jetty facilities, enhanced goods storage, and an increase in the cost of living allowance in the Budget 2025. The fishing sector, which serves as the backbone of the coastal community’s economy, requires effective initiatives to boost sea catch yields, ensuring the survival and well-being of fishermen. Rozali Abd Rahim, a 58-year-old fisherman, said that the fishing community in Port Dickson hopes the federal or state government will provide adequate jetty facilities to facilitate more efficient fishing activities. With 15 years of experience in the field, he noted that improved