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The Star
16-07-2025
- The Star
RM35.4mil worth of frozen food seized from unlicensed premises, 29 held in Sabah-wide ops
KOTA KINABALU: Authorities have seized over RM35.4mil worth of frozen food products and detained 29 individuals in a major crackdown on unlicensed storage and distribution centres across Sabah. The coordinated operation, dubbed Ops Taring Chiller, was carried out simultaneously in 10 districts on Tuesday (July 15), targeting warehouses and key distribution hubs suspected of operating without valid permits. Sabah General Operations Force (GOF) Brigade Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias ( pic ) said the operation — based out of Kinarut — involved 275 personnel from various enforcement agencies. They were joined by officers from the Sabah Veterinary Services Department, the Health Ministry, and the Sabah Agriculture Department. 'In total, 29 individuals — 22 men and seven women aged between 20 and 60 years old — were arrested during raids across Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Sandakan, Tawau, Kunak, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Tenom, and Keningau,' he told a press conference at the PGA Sabah headquarters in Kinarut Wednesday (July 16). The confiscated items included chicken, beef and seafood products, as well as frozen items such as French fries and meatballs. Authorities also seized cold room facilities, industrial freezers, meat slicers and refrigerated trucks. 'Of the total seizure, over RM12mil worth of items were confiscated in Kota Kinabalu alone,' he said. A total of 19 premises were raided — 15 were found to have committed various offences, three were clean, and one was not in operation during the raid. Abdul Rani said six major violations were detected, including operating without a business licence; breaching the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015; Food Act 1983; Local Government Act 1976; Trade Licensing Ordinance 1948; and the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and its regulations. Checks also revealed that most frozen goods were locally repackaged to disguise their origins. 'We believe the items were repackaged domestically to mislead authorities. This operation targeted only storage and distribution centres, not retailers or small sales stores,' he added. He said the raids were conducted following two to three weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering, timed to coincide with the early morning start of business operations. 'Most of those arrested were warehouse workers, while the rest were premises owners,' he said. All suspects and confiscated goods have been handed over to the relevant agencies for further action under existing laws. 'This operation will continue in stages with other enforcement agencies. Our main objective is to safeguard consumers and ensure that supplied food is safe and of good quality,' he added.
Borneo Post
16-07-2025
- Borneo Post
RM35.4 million worth of frozen food seized in massive operation across Sabah
Abdul Rani (left) explains the details of 'Ops Taring Chiller' during a press conference at the Sabah Brigade PGA headquarters in Kinarut. PAPAR (July 16): The Sabah Brigade General Operations Force (GOF seized various types of frozen food worth over RM35.4 million during a large-scale operation conducted simultaneously across 10 districts in Sabah on Tuesday. Sabah Brigade GOF Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias said the 9am to 8pm operation — codenamed 'Ops Taring Chiller' — also led to the arrest of 29 individuals during raids on several storage warehouses and major distribution centres suspected of operating without valid permits and violating multiple food safety and management regulations. The operation involved the Sabah Veterinary Services Department, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Sabah Agriculture Department. 'A total of 29 individuals, including seven women aged between 20 and 60, were detained during the raids at 15 premises across Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Sandakan, Tawau, Kunak, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Tenom and Keningau,' Abdul Rani said at a press conference held at the Sabah Brigade PGA headquarters in Kinarut on Wednesday. Various frozen food products including chicken, meat, seafood, french fries and meatballs were seized, along with logistics equipment such as cold storage rooms, industrial refrigerators, meat-cutting machines and refrigerated lorries. The total value of the seized items was estimated at RM35,452,000, with Kota Kinabalu accounting for the largest seizure — more than RM12 million. Among the offences detected were operating without a valid business licence and violations of several laws, including Section 15(1) of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015, the Food Act 1983, Sections 102 and 103 of the Local Government Act 1976, the Trade Licensing Ordinance 1948, Regulation 10(1) of the Supply Control Regulations 1974, and Section 21 of the Supply Control Act 1961. Further inspections revealed that most of the seized frozen products were locally sourced but had been repackaged without proper labels — a tactic believed to be used to evade detection by the authorities. Abdul Rani emphasized that the operation focused on storage warehouses and distribution centres rather than retail outlets or sales stores. 'Intelligence and surveillance were conducted for two to three weeks before the raids commenced. We moved in as the premises began operations early in the morning,' he said, noting that most of those arrested were warehouse workers and premises owners. He added that similar operations will be conducted to curb activities that breach food safety standards and misuse distribution permits. 'The main objective of this operation is to protect consumer rights, ensure a safe and quality food supply, and eliminate fraud within the national food supply chain,' Abdul Rani stressed.
Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Man placed on good behaviour bond for neglecting dog
The Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. KOTA KINABALU (July 1): A man was placed under a two-year good behaviour bond by a Sessions Court here for committing an offence under the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015. Judge Hurman Hussain ordered Brandon Tim Tony, 23, to be placed under a RM2,000 bond with one local surety. Brandon pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to properly care for a Siberian Husky and for not monitoring or protecting it from abuse. He committed the offence at a house in Penampang on December 31, 2024. The charge carries a maximum penalty of a RM75,000 fine, a two-year jail term, or both, upon conviction. The court was informed that the dog suffered from optic nerve neuritis in its right eye due to traumatic injuries. It also sustained a cut on the forehead, a broken molar, and a severe ulcer on the right cornea.
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Three senior citizens nabbed in Penampang for illegal cockfighting, gambling
The three suspects apprehended during the illegal cockfighting and gambling raid. KOTA KINABALU (May 26): Police have arrested three local men in connection with illegal cockfighting and gambling activities in Penampang yesterday. Penampang District Police Chief, Superintendent Sammy Newton, said the arrests were made during an Ops Dadu raid conducted by the Penampang District Police Headquarters at Kampung Sarapung, Kolopis. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the IPD Penampang Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the location around 4.30pm and apprehended the suspects, aged between 64 and 74. Several other individuals managed to flee the scene. During the raid, police seized four live roosters, three cages, a makeshift cockfighting ring, and RM319 in cash believed to be linked to the illegal gambling activities. All the suspects were taken to the Penampang IPD for further investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015, which provides for penalties including fines and imprisonment upon conviction. Police urged the public to continue sharing information about such illegal activities to help safeguard community safety and wellbeing.
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Daily Express
Cockfighting: Two Indonesians jailed, fined
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: They were each charged under Section 21(2)(a) of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015, which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000 or a jail term of up to three years or both, on conviction. Kota Kinabalu: Two Indonesian men were penalised by the Magistrate's Court here Thursday for being at an illegal cockfighting betting site. Paulus Pune, 55, and Yohanis Batu, 48, pleaded guilty separately before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus to being present at an animal fighting venue without permission from the authorities, or without a valid reason, knowing the area was being used for illegal cockfighting. Both Paulus and Yohanis committed the offence at a free zone in Kg Puun Tunoh, Penampang, on May 8, this year, at 5pm. Paulus was jailed three months while Yohanis was fined RM1,800, or three months in jail. They were each charged under Section 21(2)(a) of the Animal Welfare Enactment 2015, which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000 or a jail term of up to three years or both, on conviction. Earlier, the court was informed by the prosecution that the police raided the said area, where cockfighting activities were taking place. Advertisement During the raid, many visitors fled the scene, and only a few were apprehended, with several roosters seized, which had been used for cockfighting. Police investigations revealed that both Paulus and Yohanis, who were arrested for suspected involvement in illegal cockfighting, had been present at the site where the fights were taking place. They were there without permission from the authorities and had no good reason to be there, were fully aware that it was a known location for cockfighting, said the prosecution. Inspector Mohamad Hamidi Mohamad Hamzah prosecuted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
