Cops detain four involved in gang fight at Genting Highlands casino
KUANTAN: Four men (all locals) were detained in connection with a scuffle involving two groups in a casino at Genting Club, Genting Highlands on Saturday. Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said police received information about the clash that involved about 10 men, aged between 23 and 50, at about 4 am. “Investigations revealed […]
Two female students arrested for assaulting 12-year-old girl in Asajaya
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two female students have been arrested for allegedly assaulting another female student in Asajaya. The incident gained attention after a video of the fight went viral on Facebook.The video, lasting 1.34 minutes, depicted a 12-year-old girl being assaulted by two other girls in a village area.Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka confirmed […]
Seven men held over fight after Super League match
GEORGE TOWN: Seven local men were arrested by the police after a fight involving supporters of the Penang FC and Kedah Darul Aman (KDA) FC football clubs, yesterday. In a statement, Northeast district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong said the incident happened yesterday at approximately 11.20 pm at a petrol station here and is […]
Banks to implement BNM’s 5 key measures to fight financial scams
KUALA LUMPUR: Three associations representing the local banking industry are in full support of the five key measures to combat financial scams as announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The key measures were announced by BNM governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunos at the launch of the Financial Crime Exhibition yesterday. In a joint […]
Other states should emulate Sarawak in anti-drug fight, says Bukit Aman NCID chief
KUCHING: Other Malaysian states should emulate Sarawak’s lead in dealing with the issue of drugs and prohibited substances, said Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. The Director of Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) of Bukit Aman said that the holistic approach, integrated actions and interventions in the form of enforcement and non-enforcement implemented by various […]
Six held over a fight in Bekenu
MIRI: Five teenagers and an adult man are being investigated for involvement in a fight in Bekenu on Saturday night (May 1). Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the fight was reported near a grocery store around 9.30 pm. “Five boys and an adult man aged 16 to 23 were subsequently arrested for their […]
Brawler awaits drug rehabilitation
MIRI: A 22-year-old man who was involved in a brawl with security guards and auxiliary police at the Niah Palm Oil Mill (NPOM) Ladang 3 Batu Niah here is currently awaiting drug rehabilitation treatment. Nieleson Digat Regi, a former employee of NPOM, is waiting admission to the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), Miri District on the […]
13-year-old boy among five arrested for fighting
SIBU: A 13-year-old boy was among five individuals arrested by the police on suspicion of being involved in a fight that happened in Jalan Tong Sang here at 4.55pm on Tuesday (Sept 8). Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit confirmed the arrests in a statement today. The boy is no longer schooling. He […]
GPS always fights for state’s rights
MIRI: The Sarawak government under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has always been fighting for Sarawak’s rights and development — unlike the opposition parties from Malaya. “Instead, they take credit for what we (GPS) have done,” opined Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Speaking at the […]
Coffee shop owner arrested after fight
PADAWAN: A coffee shop owner was arrested by police after he was involved in a clash with an enraged customer at a coffee shop in Mile 10 town on Friday. District police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said that according to the coffee shop owner, the customer became furious out of the blue around 10am and […]
