Over RM382 mln lost to love scams
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 7,548 Love Scam cases were recorded from 2018 to June this year involving losses of over RM382 million with approximately 7,200 individuals reported to be victims. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said of the number of victims, 82 per cent or 6,251 […]
Anwar gives final warning to those playing up 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a final warning to all parties to not exploit issues touching on race, religion and the royal institution (3R) which can split the country. He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would monitor the situation without exception. […]
Trader, lab assistant suffer huge losses in investment scam
ALOR GAJAH: A trader claimed to have been deceived by a non-existent investment scheme resulting in a loss of RM285,000. Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Arshad Abu said on April 24, the 46-year-old victim who was at home at the time, saw an investment advertisement on Facebook promising a 20 per cent return every […]
Kedah police bust phone scam syndicate, 54 people arrested
ALOR SETAR: Kedah police have busted a phone scam syndicate with the arrest of 54 individuals, including a woman, in a raid in the Mergong 2 industrial area, near here, last Monday. Kedah Police Chief Datuk Fisol Salleh said police from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) of the Kedah Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) who […]
Public encouraged to use online police reporting service
KUCHING: The Kuching District Police Headquarters is urging the community to take advantage of the recently launched online police reporting service, known as the E-Reporting System, provided by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). According to a press statement issued by Kuching district police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah, this initiative aimed to enable individuals to lodge […]
Position rotations for 10 senior police officers
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced a series of position rotations involving 10 senior officers, set to take effect on July 24. According to a press statement issued by PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin yesterday, SAC Tan Beng Yeow, who is currently serving as the assistant director of the Special Branch in […]
Police looking into circulating false news about Taib’s health
KUCHING: The police have launched an investigation into a case involving the dissemination of false information concerning the health of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that on June 23, they received a report regarding the spread of fake news on social media […]
After 37 years, Acryl Sani bids farewell to police force
KUALA LUMPUR: After 37 years with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani bade farewell to the police force yesterday. In showing tribute to Acryl Sani and his wife, Puan Sri Zaitun Mohd Isa, a grand send-off ceremony was held at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here […]
Sulu claim: Police assure security in Sabah under control
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has given assurance that the security level in Sabah is under control and security measures at the state’s borders are constantly being enhanced. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that every security forces personnel are always on alert because security is a critical issue for the country. […]
Cops haul up 4 students for bullying incident
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police picked up four students who allegedly bullied another student behind a shop lot on Monday (June 19). The incident, which involved a group of students from a secondary school, had gone viral after a 47-second video clip was uploaded on social media. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said they received […]
