PBB Youth lodges police report against viral video

KUCHING: The Youth Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has lodged a police report over a video that has gone viral on social media lately which contained elements of slander against Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. PBB Youth exco member Malcolm Layang […]

Police investigations begin, will summon writer

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have received seven police reports throughout the country regarding former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas’ book titled ‘My Story: Justice in the Wilderness’ that allegedly slandered many parties. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the police will take every party’s statement involved and […]

Don’t fall for scams

KUCHING: If you are contacted by a suspicious person, immediately turn off the telephone, advised Padwan District police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan. “Do not provide any bank account information or personal details to the caller and never transfer money to a third party account. “Immediately call or come to the nearest police station for help,” […]

Assaulted and threatened because of boyfriend

MIRI: Three individuals, including a woman, broke into a rented room of a budget hotel here at Jalan Lee Tak on Monday night (1 Feb) to assault a 30-year-old female guest. The woman then proceeded to accuse the guest of trying to snatch her boyfriend. During the incident which occurred around 8pm on Monday, the […]

‘Fake News!’ Bernama lodges police report over viral ‘Private Parts’ post

BY AKMAL HAKIM            The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) lodged a police report over the wide circulation of a short news update it made on on social media that got a little lost in translation. Bernama TV’s official Facebook account had released a short update regarding the standard operating procedure (SOP) and work-from-home (WFH) guidelines. […]

Hunt on for attempted robbery suspect

BINTULU: Police are currently searching for an individual suspected of an attempted robbery near Jalan Bintulu Airport traffic light, here. It was understood that the attempt was done by placing wooden pieces fitted with sharp screws on the road to bust the victim’s car tyres. Following that, the alleged robber would come out from hiding […]

Man nabbed for punching food rider

KUCHING: A man was arrested for punching a food delivery rider in front of a coffee shop at Jalan Desa Wira today. Padawan police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said the incident happened around 12.20pm when the 21-year-old rider was on his way to deliver a food order to MJC New Township. “On his way to […]

Hunt for man who abuses wife

SIBU: Police here are hunting for a man who has reportedly abused his wife. The man, who is a contractor, lodged a police report on November 27 that his wife, in her 30s, fled their house. It is believed that the woman had fled to her brother’s house in Jalan Ulu Lanang. According to sources, […]

Woman loses RM450 to snatch thieves

SIBU: A 31-year-old woman was mugged on her way to a convenience store early Tuesday. Sibu police chief, ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the mugging occurred around 8am on the sidewalk of Jalan Maju. “Two male suspects suspiciously approached the woman at first, before they snatched the victim’s bag which contained cash amounting to RM450,” […]

Manager held for false report

MIRI: A project site manager was detained for allegedly making up a story, casting himself as the victim of a crime and falsely reporting it to the police. According to Miri Police chief, ACP Lim Meng Seah, the 37 year-old local man, told the police that his company’s cash amounting at RM11,000 and a laptop […]