Police seize untaxed cigarettes and van

MIRI: The Sarawak Marine Police have seized a large number of untaxed cigarettes and a van worth RM439,000 in a recent operation named ‘Ops Kontraban’. This operation occurred on Monday, behind a fuel station at Jalan Usahawan, near the Miri Bypass. Miri District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that the Marine Police Region […]

Penang police detect betting involving results of state polls

GEORGE TOWN: Penang police detected gambling activities involving bets on the results of the upcoming state polls on Aug 12. State police chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said so far no arrests have been made in relation to the case but the police are closely monitoring the activities. “Based on our monitoring, there are traces […]

Police, military personnel cast ballots today

KUALA LUMPUR: The six state elections heat up, with 98,785 police, military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots in early voting today. All early voting centres in six states, including Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, are scheduled to open simultaneously at 8 this morning and close in stages according to the location of the polling […]

Police chief acknowledges media’s vital role

SIBU: Local police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili thanked media practitioners for their efforts in disseminating correct information to the public. He highlighted the importance of accurate facts and information in news writing in order not to confuse the community. “I have worked closely extensively with the media, especially in cases involving scammers, to ensure that […]

Social Media Influncer among 284 people nabbed in police ops

ALOR SETAR: A social media influencer, said to be a motoring icon, was among 284 individuals arrested in a police operation dubbed “Op Samseng Jalanan” on Jalan Pegawai here. Kota Setar district police chief ACP Ahmad Shukri Mat Akhir said these individuals, comprising 281 men and three women, including 10 underage youths, were detained in the operation from 11 pm […]

Position rotations for 10 senior police officers

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced a series of position rotations involving 10 senior officers, set to take effect on July 24. According to a press statement issued by PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin yesterday, SAC Tan Beng Yeow, who is currently serving as the assistant director of the Special Branch in […]

Police issue warning over illicit sex party

Reports from international media sources revealed that Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat has sternly warned the organisers of the “Gang Bang JB Party” to immediately cease and cancel their morally reprehensible event. Scheduled to take place in Johor on June 20, the explicit sex party blatantly violates existing laws, prompting a thorough investigation […]

MPV presence in residential, commercial areas increases public confidence: IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The presence of police mobile patrol vehicle (MPV) and motorcycle patrol unit (URB) in residential, commercial and industrial areas has successfully increased the public’s confidence in personal and property safety, including during the recent festive season. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the theme, ‘Polis dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada’ […]

Unconscious man pronounced dead at scene

MIRI: A man was found unconscious near a shoplot building in Jalan Kwang Tung early this morning and was pronounced dead at the scene by the paramedics. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said no identification details were found on the body. “Preliminary investigation was conducted at the scene, we found no criminal elements,” he said. […]