Crime & Safety news in Taman Amira
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Nine Rohingya family members found living on pavement in Bandar Baru Uda
Nine Rohingya family members, including a baby, were found living on the pavement of an office building at Jalan Padi 1, Bandar Baru Uda, Johor Bahru. Their presence over the past week has disturbed the public, and a netizen urged the Johor Immigration Department to act firmly. This follows a report on 24 August of a Rohingya family living rough around Larkin.
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Police arrest man suspected of robbing, injuring two Rohingya in Taman Perling
A local man was arrested for allegedly robbing and injuring two Rohingya men in Taman Perling, Johor Bahru. The suspect pretended to check documents before seizing UNHCR cards and a grass-cutting machine. Police seized evidence and remanded the suspect until next Friday.
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Chinese national pleads not guilty to kidnapping compatriot in Alor Setar
A 27-year-old Chinese man, Wang Hao, pleaded not guilty at the Alor Setar Sessions Court to kidnapping a 33-year-old Chinese woman at a house in Taman Amira, Jalan Langgar, on Aug 7. The judge denied bail and set Oct 11 for mention. The case follows an Aug 8 police raid in which two suspects were shot dead and six people were arrested across Kedah, Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
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JPJ Johor detains 120 vehicles in operation along Jalan Pasir Gudang-Jalan Skudai
Johor's Road Transport Department detained 120 vehicles in a special technical operation along Jalan Pasir Gudang-Jalan Skudai last Monday. A total of 720 vehicles were inspected and 296 notices issued, with the most common offences being expired road tax, no valid insurance and drivers without a competent driving licence.
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Scammer posing as director tricks Johor Baru admin into transferring RM110,000
A 43-year-old company administrator in Johor Baru was duped into transferring RM110,000 of company funds after receiving a call from a scammer posing as her director. Police are investigating whether deepfake technology was used to mimic the director's voice. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Same lorry detained again in Johor, 2,500 litres of subsidised diesel seized
Johor's KPDN detained a lorry at a construction site in Mukim Pulai, Iskandar Puteri, yesterday for suspected diesel diversion. The same lorry had previously been penalised for the same offence. Two men were arrested and the value of the seizure is estimated at RM33,075.
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Johor urges safe fire rituals amid dry spell, open burning ban reminder
The Johor government has advised the public to conduct fire-related religious rituals safely due to hot, dry conditions. This follows recent open fires, including a blaze at Pantai Lido in Danga Bay, though links to joss paper burning are unconfirmed. Authorities are reminding the public that open burning is prohibited under the Environmental Quality Act.