Crime & Safety news in Desaru
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Johor police arrest eight over 17 car break-ins, four involving Singapore vehicles at Desaru
Malaysian police arrested eight people aged 26 to 60 in two raids in Johor on Sep 7 and 8 over 17 car break-ins, four of which involved Singapore-registered vehicles parked at Desaru resorts on Sep 6. Three Malaysian men seized in the first raid in Masai and Majidee tested positive for methamphetamine, while a second raid in Kulai and Muar netted two Indonesian men and two Indonesian women. Police are still hunting at least four other suspects.
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Three arrested over break-ins of seven cars, four Singapore-registered, in Desaru
Three men aged 26 to 36 were arrested in Masai and Majidee, Johor, over a spate of car break-ins at three resorts and recreational sites in Desaru, Kota Tinggi. Seven vehicles were broken into, four of them Singapore-registered, and police seized a car, phones, remote keys, a spanner and a screwdriver. The suspects, who have criminal records and tested positive for methamphetamine, were remanded for four days.
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Boat operators in Tanjung Lompat urged to report crew, passenger details to bolster sea safety
Recreational boat operators in Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi, are encouraged to report crew and passenger information to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) before and after trips to strengthen safety monitoring. The association's chairman said the move improves communication and coordination during emergencies, and comes after a recent drowning tragedy at Pantai Tanjung Lompat.
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Three Singapore-registered cars broken into at Desaru water park
Three cars with Singapore license plates were broken into at the Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast parking lot on Sunday. Kota Tinggi police confirmed three reports were filed and an investigation is underway. The park management has since increased security measures.