Law Enforcement Activity news in Plaza Merdeka Kuching Sarawak
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Police hunt drivers over speed test on Putra Bridge, Putrajaya
Putrajaya police are tracking down the individuals and vehicles involved in a speed-testing stunt on Jambatan Putra, Putrajaya, after a 25-second video was uploaded to Threads. The district police chief said the case is being investigated under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and warned the public against racing on public roads.
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Remand on Azeez not extended, ex-Tabung Haji chairman to be freed today
Kuala Lumpur: Former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is expected to be released this evening after police failed to extend his remand. His lawyer said the application for a further three days under Section 420 of the Penal Code was rejected, and Azeez is due out before 5pm. He and two former TH officers had been remanded over a fraud case linked to TH hibah.
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Video of suspected street race on Putrajaya main road sparks concern, Radzi to contact police
A video showing vehicles believed to be racing and testing their speed on a main road in Putrajaya at night has gone viral on social media, raising safety concerns among users. Putrajaya MP Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said he will contact the Putrajaya district police headquarters for more details. Last Saturday, Putrajaya police launched an operation against street racers and seized 14 vehicles, including 13 motorcycles, at Lebuh Sentosa.
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77 foreigners detained in Nilai immigration operation
Malaysia's Immigration Department in Negeri Sembilan detained 77 undocumented migrants at two industrial premises in Nilai. The 65 men, 11 women and one girl were held for various offences under the Immigration Act and placed at the Lenggeng immigration depot.
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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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Immigration raids net 1,155 undocumented workers across Malaysia
Malaysia's Immigration Department arrested 1,155 undocumented foreign workers in a nationwide operation called Ops Sasar, which targeted 40 locations. The raids, which also checked 2,254 people including locals, focused on industrial and commercial areas. In Shah Alam, 117 people were detained, and 35 were arrested in Telok Panglima Garang.
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196 undocumented immigrants arrested in Port Klang operation
A total of 196 undocumented immigrants were arrested during an immigration operation at two premises in Port Klang today. The detainees, from various countries, were held for various immigration offences. They will be taken to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Depot for further processing.
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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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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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JPJ Selangor arrests three illegal taxi touts at KLIA
JPJ Selangor arrested three local men suspected of offering illegal rental car services to foreigners at KLIA in Sepang. Three vehicles were also seized for investigation under the Land Public Transport Act 2010.
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Brothers get court leave to challenge DBKL nod for 39-storey towers near Old Klang Road home
Two brothers have been granted High Court leave to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall's approval for two 39-storey residential towers planned less than 11 metres from their home along Jalan Klang Lama. The court also granted an interim stay on the development until a hearing for a permanent stay on October 8. The brothers are seeking to overturn the development order and building plan, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and lack of an environmental impact assessment.
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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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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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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Police seek help to find 74-year-old woman missing in USJ 19
A 74-year-old woman has been reported missing from her home at Rhythm Avenue, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya since August 31. Police are appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts.
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NKVE structure collapse prompts safety audit call
A structure collapsed on the NKVE highway near Shah Alam, blocking all northbound lanes and causing traffic jams. Community safety group Ikatan Komuniti Selamat chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged for comprehensive and periodic safety audits of all structures along highways.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Man who provoked crowd at Putrajaya National Day event: police await DPP instructions
Police have referred the investigation paper on a man accused of causing a disturbance at the National Day celebrations in Dataran Putrajaya to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. The suspect, a 30-year-old cook, tested positive for THC and turned himself in. Police have recorded statements from seven witnesses.