Crime & Safety news in Jalan Tun Razak Kuala Lumpur
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Ops Mahir raids in KL and Penang net 122 illegal immigrants at factories
Immigration authorities arrested 122 illegal immigrants during Ops Mahir raids at factories in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and Perai, Penang. The detainees, mostly foreign nationals, were held for various immigration offences and taken to depots for investigation.
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Azeez denies choosing to wear lock-up clothes, says it was police SOP
Former Baling MP Datuk Seri Azeez Abdul Rahim has denied claims that he chose to wear purple lock-up clothes and handcuffs when brought to the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. His lawyer, Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, said Azeez was in police custody and was ordered to change clothes according to PDRM's standard operating procedure. The court allowed a two-day remand order against Azeez.
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Immigration detains 122 foreigners in coordinated raids in Cheras and Perai
Malaysia's Immigration Department detained 35 undocumented foreigners during an operation at a factory area in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday. In a simultaneous operation, the Penang office detained 87 more foreigners at a factory in Perai, Bukit Mertajam. All detainees are being investigated for various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Customs Seize Smuggled Cigarettes, Liquor Worth RM1.95 Million in Klang Valley
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Kuala Lumpur seized untaxed white cigarettes and liquor worth RM1.95 million through two special operations around the Klang Valley. The Ops Tembok Besar and Ops Akur operations, conducted in July and August, led to the arrest of 38 individuals and the opening of 38 investigation papers.
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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez bailed at RM450,000, pleads not guilty
Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim completed his RM450,000 bail process at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his position to obtain a company chairmanship with an annual remuneration of RM690,000.
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Gombak Setia assemblyman acquitted of TikTok public alarm charge
Gombak Setia assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham was acquitted and discharged by the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur of a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. The magistrate ruled the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. The charge related to a TikTok video allegedly made on July 30, 2025.
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Police seize RM2.4 billion worth of drugs in raid on Eco Business Park V factory
Police raided a factory in Eco Business Park V on Aug 15, uncovering a large-scale drug processing laboratory. They seized over 13 tonnes of MDMA and other drugs estimated to be worth RM2.4 billion as part of Op Eumenes.
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Former Tabung Haji chairman charged over RM190m investment decision
Former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez was charged in Kuala Lumpur with using his position to influence a RM190 million investment. He pleaded not guilty to the charge under the MACC Act.
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JPJ Seizes 37 Cars in KL Night Raid Over Extreme Mods
JPJ's Ops Ekstrem in Kuala Lumpur early Sunday morning led to the seizure of 37 vehicles with extreme modifications like air suspension and flame-throwing exhausts. The operation, focused around Jalan Raja Laut, inspected 156 vehicles and issued 485 notices for various offences. The nationwide crackdown will expand starting this week.
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Azeez's son says father detained at Dang Wangi, to be charged tomorrow
Mohamed Khairul Azman claimed his father, former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, is now detained at the Dang Wangi police station and will be remanded tomorrow. Azeez is scheduled to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow under the MACC Act 2009. His son expressed sadness and hoped for a fair legal process.
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Police hunt masked gang after RM2.91 million robbery at Ampang luxury home
Police are hunting a group of masked men armed with knives who allegedly stole cash and luxury items worth RM2.91 million from a residence on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon and the victim, a 28-year-old Chinese national, did not sustain serious injuries.
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Contractor fined RM20,000 for using forged documents in Felda project bids
A contractor was fined RM20,000 by the Johor Baru Sessions Court after pleading guilty to using forged documents to secure RM5 million worth of Felda road and drainage projects. The offences were committed in Muar in February 2023, and the projects were located in Gua Musang, Kelantan and Batu Pahat.
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DBKL issues two compounds to biryani shop in Jalan Bendahara
DBKL has issued two compound notices to a food premises on Jalan Bendahara, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The action follows a viral claim that the premises was owned by a Bangladeshi national and operated on a parking lot. An investigation found the premises is owned by a Malaysian and has a valid license, but it employed foreign workers without permits and had additional structures without authorization.
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Court adjourns Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas for settlement talks
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has adjourned the trial of Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas and three others until September 9 to allow for settlement negotiations. Shahrir is suing them over the prosecution of a case involving a RM1 million cheque he received from Najib Razak.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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Three police reports lodged over Hadi's claim of US offer to topple 2014 government
Three police reports were lodged in Cheras over PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that the US offered help to topple Malaysia's government in 2014. The reports were filed by PKR branch leaders from Bandar Tun Razak, and will be referred to the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters.
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Elderly man arrested for burning car in Cheras
A 62-year-old man was arrested by police after allegedly setting fire to a car on Jalan Midah 1, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The suspect is believed to have been hallucinating under the influence of drugs and claimed to have seen a couple engaging in sexual activity inside the vehicle. He has been charged in court under Section 435 of the Penal Code.
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Suspect in RM36,500 gold chain theft at Batu Caves remanded 4 days
Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a gold chain worth RM36,500 from a jewellery shop in Batu Caves, Selangor. The suspect was detained within 24 hours of a police report filed on September 3. He has been remanded for four days until September 7 for investigation under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
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Immigration Dept launches internal probe into fatal KL crash that killed three
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into its vehicle safety and SOPs following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19. The department's director-general said action will be taken if violations are found. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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Biker says apology not enough after family nearly hit by car on AKLEH; police investigate
A motorcyclist claims a Toyota Vios driver deliberately swerved at him and his family on the AKLEH highway in Kuala Lumpur. The rider, Izrin Ashrafi, said the driver apologized but he feels an apology is insufficient as lives were at risk. Police have detained the female driver and are investigating under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Customs seize 722kg of drugs worth RM43 million in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. The drugs were believed to be imported from Spain and the Netherlands, with Malaysia used as a transit point by the syndicate.
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IT officer in Bangsar South loses RM20,000 in SPayLater scam
A 28-year-old IT officer in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, lost RM20,000 after falling for an SPayLater cash-out offer seen on TikTok. Brickfields district police confirmed the incident on September 1 and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Two former THP Bina executives charged with criminal breach of trust
Two former senior executives of THP Bina Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Lembaga Tabung Haji, pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to charges of criminal breach of trust and abetment involving RM72,000 in penalty collections. They were accused of misusing funds collected from a contractor for the Putrajaya Islamic Complex project between 2013 and 2015.