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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
KL night raid uncovers drugs, immigration offences, illegal club operations
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Authorities carried out a coordinated raid on entertainment outlets in the city on May 31, targeting unlicensed operations and criminal activity. The operation under the KL Strike Force was jointly conducted by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), the Federal Territories Islamic Department (Jawi) and the Immigration Department. Two entertainment premises were inspected, with one found operating without a business licence and the other still in the midst of applying for one. DBKL seized items used in unauthorised entertainment activities and issued two notices for breaches under local entertainment laws. Immigration officers detained 27 foreign nationals during the raid and brought them to headquarters for documentation purposes. AADK confirmed 19 individuals tested positive for controlled substances and were taken in for further action. Jawi issued 10 orders for individuals to report for interviews under Shariah laws governing moral offences. Authorities said similar joint operations would continue in key locations across Kuala Lumpur to monitor and enforce compliance with the law.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Sarikei drug sweep nets 44 arrests, ex-civil servants among 37 who tested positive for meth
SARIKEI, May 30 — A total of 37 individuals, including three former male civil servants, six women, and 28 other men, have tested positive for methamphetamine following a Special Preventive Operation conducted by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Sarawak. The operation took place across the Sarikei District from May 26 to 28 as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse in the region. During the operation, 44 individuals were detained, screened, and subjected to urine tests. Of these, 37 tested positive for methamphetamine use. The operation was led by Sarikei District AADK Chief Dalin Nani George and involved officers from both the Sarawak State AADK and Sarikei District AADK. Support was also provided by several other enforcement agencies and departments, including the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the People's Volunteer Corps (Rela), and local community leaders (KMKK). All individuals who tested positive are being investigated under Section 3(1)(a) of the Drug Addicts (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983. Meanwhile, two other individuals were handed over to the police for further investigation under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. AADK stated that it will continue to conduct regular and large-scale preventive and enforcement operations to address drug and substance abuse in Sarawak. The agency also called for cooperation from all sectors to help safeguard communities and maintain drug-free environments. — The Borneo Post
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Borneo Post
Ex-civil servants among 37 caught high on meth in AADK's Sarikei drug crackdown
AADK officers inspecting an individual during the operation. SARIKEI (May 30): A total of 37 individuals, including three former male civil servants, six women, and 28 other men, have tested positive for methamphetamine following a Special Preventive Operation conducted by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Sarawak. The operation took place across the Sarikei District from May 26 to 28 as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse in the region. During the operation, 44 individuals were detained, screened, and subjected to urine tests. Of these, 37 tested positive for methamphetamine use. The operation was led by Sarikei District AADK Chief Dalin Nani George and involved officers from both the Sarawak State AADK and Sarikei District AADK. Support was also provided by several other enforcement agencies and departments, including the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the People's Volunteer Corps (Rela), and local community leaders (KMKK). All individuals who tested positive are being investigated under Section 3(1)(a) of the Drug Addicts (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983. Meanwhile, two other individuals were handed over to the police for further investigation under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. AADK stated that it will continue to conduct regular and large-scale preventive and enforcement operations to address drug and substance abuse in Sarawak. The agency also called for cooperation from all sectors to help safeguard communities and maintain drug-free environments. aadk drugs operation Sarikei
The Star
7 days ago
- The Star
Two men in Johor claim trial to vandalism, drug offences
JOHOR BARU: Two men believed to be part of an unlicensed moneylending syndicate appeared in three separate Magistrates' Courts here for multiple charges of vandalism and drug-related offences. The accused, R. Sahswin, 25, and P. Yugendran, 31, pleaded guilty to all charges and were fined on Wednesday (May 28). Before Magistrate A. Shaarmini, both men were fined RM4,500 each, or face 12 months' imprisonment if they fail to pay. They were found guilty of splashing paint on the gate of a victim's house on Jalan Jenawi 8, Taman Puteri Wangsa, at around 10.57pm on May 1, causing damages exceeding RM35. Separately, before Magistrate Nabilah Nizam, Sahswin was fined RM1,000 for each of two charges: one for splashing paint on a house (causing RM35 in damages) and another for vandalising a Honda City car (causing RM350 in damages). These incidents occurred on Jalan Lading 11, Taman Puteri Wangsa, around 10.40pm on May 1, and on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak at 12.20pm on April 27, respectively. Yugendran was also fined RM2,200 or 12 months' jail by Magistrate Atifah Hazimah Wahab for splashing red paint on a house gate on Jalan Hang Jebat 4, Taman Skudai Baru, around 3.12pm on April 28, causing more than RM249 in damages. All these acts fall under Section 427 of the Penal Code, which provides for a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both if convicted. Sahswin was also charged with criminal intimidation after allegedly issuing a written threat to burn a house at the same location in Taman Puteri Wangsa on May 9, at about 3.20pm. The threat was made anonymously via a notice, and the charge falls under Section 507 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to two years in jail, a fine, or both upon conviction. He pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Shaarmini, who set bail at RM4,000 and scheduled June 11 for the next mention for document submission. Sahswin then pleaded guilty before Magistrate Shaarmini, where he was fined RM2,500 or six months' jail for consuming dangerous drugs after testing positive at the Johor Baru North police district narcotics unit at 3.55pm on May 15. Yugendran faced a similar charge before Magistrate Nabilah and was fined RM1,800 or six months' jail after pleading guilty for testing positive for drugs at 4am on the same day. Both were charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and ordered to undergo two years of supervision by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK). In another case before Magistrate Atifah Hazimah, Sahswin, Yugendran, and a third accused, S.K. Kiren, 24, pleaded not guilty to possessing 20.04g of cannabis on Jalan Inang 7, Taman Skudai Baru, at around 11.40pm on May 14. They were charged under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum of five years' imprisonment and up to nine strokes of the cane if found guilty. Bail was set at RM5,000 each, with one surety. Deputy Public Prosecutors Nor Afiqah Musa and Nik Noratini Nik Azman prosecuted the cases, while lawyer V. Pushparajan represented all the accused.
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Borneo Post
Social activist calls on S'wak govt to intensify drug awareness, education
Voon Shiak Ni KUCHING (May 28): Social activist Voon Shiak Ni has urged the Sarawak government to take the lead in launching a dedicated annual two month-long drug awareness and education campaign to tackle the root of the growing drug problem in the state. She commended enforcement agencies and the Sarawak police for their firm stance and success in raid operations, citing recent large-scale raids in Miri that uncovered enough illicit substances to supply over 150,000 drug users, or nearly 5.8 per cent of Sarawak's population. However, she said despite high profile seizures and arrests, drug abuse were still rampant, citing a 30 per cent increase in drug addiction cases reported by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) in 2024. 'These numbers are not just statistics — they represent broken families, lost futures and growing despair. As an activist on the ground, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact of drug abuse on marriages, children and the fabric of society,' she said in a statement. Voon welcomed the recent passing of the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 2024, saying it marked an important policy shift from punishment to rehabilitation — a timely reform recognizing addiction as a health issue deserving of support and structured treatment. However, she emphasised policy reform must go beyond legislation. 'Our community and Sarawak must not abdicate their role. If Sarawak truly wants to break the drug cycle, we need to act decisively on the demand side of the equation, as drug dealing — as any other forms of business — thrives on a demand-driven supply chain,' she said. She said the campaign would target school children and youths across Sarawak, and can be implemented in collaboration with schools, the AADK, local councils, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community leaders. 'Education must be continuous, not a one-off event and should focus on real-life risks, the emotional toll on families, and the tactics used by traffickers to lure the young and vulnerable,' she said. Touching on public concerns regarding the amended law, Voon noted that while it allowed for non-custodial rehabilitation arrangements, it should not be seen as a 'free ride' for drug users. 'Compassion must be matched with responsibility. I call on the state government and stakeholders to ensure that rehabilitation is not a free pass, but a structured pathway where drug dependents contribute through community service, skill-building, and counselling. 'Only then can we repair not just individuals, but the families and communities broken by addiction,' she said. She pointed out that drug abuse destroys families, often leading to violence, neglect, divorce, and trauma in children, and also poses a wider threat to public safety. 'Rehabilitation must help individuals heal, but it must also rebuild their sense of accountability to society and to the families they've affected,' she added. She stressed that the amended Act also raised legitimate concerns about whether it could weaken efforts to deter initial drug use. 'Prevention is always better than a cure. I humbly urge the Sarawak government to take the lead to battle against the drugs by taking effective measures to deter and reduce the numbers of drug users to cripple the demand-driven supply chain,' she said. crime drug problems education lead Voon Shiak Ni
