One Puspen escapee caught, five still missing
JELEBU: One of the six inmates who escaped from the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Jelebu yesterday has been rearrested, police confirmed.
Jelebu district police chief Superintendent Azizan Said said the inmate was caught near a factory, about five kilometres from the facility.
Efforts to locate the remaining five escapees are ongoing.
Azizan said police received a report regarding the incident about 1pm yesterday and immediately launched an operation to track down the individuals.
"The search operation is being supported by the K9 unit from the Negri Sembilan police contingent headquarters and officers from the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK)," he said in a statement.
He urged people with information on the escapees to contact the nearest police station or Jelebu district police headquarters at 06-6136222 or 06-6137999.
Azizan said police were investigating the case under Sections 223 and 224 of the Penal Code.
He said the remaining escapees are aged between their 20s and 40s.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
29 minutes ago
- The Star
Man nabbed over daylight robbery of Langkawi goldsmith
LANGKAWI: A 45-year-old man was arrested by police after he was involved in the daylight robbery of a goldsmith at Jalan Pandak Mayah 5 here on Thursday (June 19). Langkawi OCPD Asst Comm Shariman Ashari said the incident took place around 11.48am when the suspect, wearing a face mask, entered the premises and hurled chilli powder at one of the goldsmith employees. 'After disabling the victim with the chilli powder, the man proceeded to smash the display glass with a machete and grabbed a quantity of gold jewellery,' he said in a statement. ACP Shariman said the the suspect attempted to flee but members of the public nearby immediately gave chase. He said the suspect was eventually subdued and arrested by policemen on patrol in the area. ACP Shariman said that initial investigations revealed the stolen jewellery was worth about RM50,000. He said the case is being investigated under Sections 392 and 397 of the Penal Code for robbery and armed robbery.
Sinar Daily
33 minutes ago
- Sinar Daily
From Brickfields to Cheras: Unpacking KL's recent spate of gun violence
SHAH ALAM – Gun violence is seldom a topic of discussion due to Malaysia's overall safety and strict laws regarding firearm use. However, two back-to-back shootings in Kuala Lumpur, one in Cheras and the other in Brickfields, have undoubtedly raised public alarm. While rare in Malaysia, police are intensifying efforts to track down suspects involved in two targeted shootings in Brickfields and Cheras. Notably, police say both attacks were targeted acts of violence linked to criminal rivalries from outside the city. Here's a detailed breakdown of what transpired, what the authorities uncovered, and why they insist the capital remains safe. Gunfire at Brickfields Restaurant The first shooting took place on a breezy Friday night, June 14, at 10.50pm in a popular dining area along Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields. According to Brickfields district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood, a group of diners, comprising three men aged between 30 and 50, were eating at a restaurant when they were suddenly ambushed by two men on a motorcycle. The assailants, without warning, opened fire on the group and quickly fled the scene. Tragically, one of the men died at the scene from gunshot wounds, while the other two victims were rushed to the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). One of the victims sustained serious injuries, while the other was treated for minor wounds. The motive, initially unclear, was later confirmed to stem from a criminal conflict originating in Selangor. The deceased had reportedly just been released from police remand earlier that day in relation to another related case in Selangor. 'This case originated from a conflict in Selangor. However, the assailants waited for the right opportunity to shoot the victim while he was at a restaurant on Jalan Tun Sambanthan,' Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa. Bernama FILE PIX CCTV footage is currently being reviewed and examined. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Midnight Ambush at Cheras Mall Four days later, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 18, another deadly shooting occurred — this time in Cheras, outside a shopping mall located on Jalan Loke Yew. According to Kuala Lumpur Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Yusuf Jan Mohamad, a distress call came in at 12.48am. When policemen arrived at the scene, they found two local men in their 40s lying on the ground, fatally shot. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims had just exited the mall and were heading to their parked car when they were suddenly attacked by masked gunmen. 'The suspects, wearing black ski masks, arrived in a Perodua Alza before opening fire. They fled the scene immediately after the shooting,' Yusuf said. Tragically, both men died on the spot. Police believe the shooting was tied to criminal smuggling activities in Sibu, Sarawak, and that the victims were being stalked by individuals with grudges or criminal ties from that region. 'The victims had just arrived from Sibu, Sarawak, and were in Kuala Lumpur for personal matters. It is likely they were being followed,' Rusdi also confirmed. Similar to the Brickfields shooting, this case is also being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Police and authorities are currently working around the clock to track down the suspects of the shooting. No Cause for Concern, Yet Despite the alarming proximity of the two shootings in both time and location, police have strongly stated that these were not random acts of violence on random civilians. 'The incidents involved targeted individuals and arose from conflicts that originated outside the capital area,' Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain - BERNAMA FILE PIX He added that the public need not be concerned, as these were specific feuds between known individuals, not indiscriminate shootings. 'There is no need for public concern, as security around Kuala Lumpur remains under control,' he said, clarifying that police have intensified patrols and operations city-wide in response to the events. Coordinated Police Response in Full Swing Rusdi has reiterated that the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department (CID), alongside other police units, has activated all necessary resources to solve both cases swiftly. 'All relevant units have been mobilised to identify and arrest the perpetrators involved,' he said. The public has been urged to cooperate and share any relevant information that may help in the investigations. 'I urge the public to continue cooperating and sharing information with Kuala Lumpur Police to combat criminal activities and any acts that may compromise public safety,' Rusdi stated. As of now, the suspects are yet to be named. Despite increasing concern for public safety, the police force remains adamant about ensuring the public practices calm and composure as the investigation progresses.
The Sun
34 minutes ago
- The Sun
University student pleads guilty to physical sexual assault against cousin
KLANG: A local university student pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of physical sexual assault against a girl who is his cousin in 2023 and 2025. Based on two charges, the 19-year-old man committed physical sexual assault against an eight-year-old girl on March 2 and 3 this year at a house in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. For the third charge, he was also accused of committing the offence of physical sexual assault against the victim at the same house on Sept 10, 2023. All the offences were charged under Section 14(a) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, and if convicted, the accused can be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 20 years and can be whipped. Previously, deputy public prosecutor Nur 'Ayuni Jamri requested a new date for the preparation of a social report from the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) considering that the accused is a young offender, in addition to being used as case facts and for sentencing. Nur 'Ayuni did not propose any bail due to the accused having a familial relationship with the victim, but suggested RM15,000 if the court allows it, with the additional condition of not disturbing any witnesses. The accused, who was not represented by a lawyer, in his mitigation, requested that the bail amount be reduced because he regretted his actions, was unemployed, and was still being supported by his father. 'This is my first mistake. I realise that I made a mistake. Previously, when I was detained for less than a month, I took that time to reflect on what I had done and repented. 'I am the eldest child and have the responsibility as an older brother to set a good example for my younger siblings. I request a reduction in the bail,' he said. However, Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali set the bail amount at RM8,000 and Aug 20 as the sentencing date. In a separate case in the same court, a 37-year-old lorry driver was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 strokes of the rotan after pleading guilty to raping his daughter last year and on May 17. The court also ordered the defendant to undergo counselling and police supervision for two years after completing the sentence. According to two charges, the lorry driver was accused of raping his biological child on Nov 10, 2024, and May 17, 2025, when the victim was 10 and 11 years old respectively, in a house in Meru, Klang. The man was charged under Section 376(3) of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of not more than 30 years and not less than 10 strokes of the rotan, upon conviction. The case was handled by Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Jannah Aimi while the accused was not represented by a lawyer.
