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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
Four nabbed over Sarawak Energy's RM30,000 transformer theft in Beladin
Police apprehend the four suspects and managed to recover the transformer unit. KUCHING (July 18): Police have arrested four men in Beladin, Betong in connection with the theft of a transformer unit belonging to Sarawak Energy. Betong District Police Chief DSP Rejali Angong said the suspects, aged between 30 and 39, were apprehended at various locations around Beladin yesterday (July 17). 'Acting on intelligence, a team from Betong district police Criminal Investigation Division carried out a series of arrests between 12pm and 5.50pm at several locations around Beladin on July 17. 'As a result, four local male suspects aged between 30 and 39 were apprehended. Two of them were found to have prior records on drugs,' he said in a statement today. Rejali said the stolen transformer unit, worth approximately RM30,000, was also recovered during the operation. He added that two of the suspects have prior drug-related records. The transformer was reported missing on July 16 at about 8.56am from a site near the Tanjung Lilin ferry point in Beladin. All four suspects have been remanded starting today (July 18) to assist in investigations under Section 379 of the Penal Code, which provides for a jail term of up to seven years, a fine, or both upon conviction. arrest Beladin Sarawak Energy theft transformer
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Tawau police arrest woman for extortion after fake massage service scam
TAWAU: Police have arrested a woman suspected of being involved in an extortion case, in which she allegedly offered fake massage services and later threatened to kill a client who attempted to cancel their appointment. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested by a team from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Tawau district police headquarters by the roadside in Kampung Titingan, Jalan Tawau Lama, at 12.25pm yesterday. Tawau deputy district police chief Superintendent Champin Piuh said the arrest followed a police report lodged by an Indonesian man who claimed he was deceived and threatened after dealing with the suspect to obtain a massage in an incident that occurred in Gerik, Perak, last February. He said the 41-year-old victim, who works in Klang, Selangor, was reportedly looking for a masseuse through an online search before contacting an unknown woman via the WhatsApp application. The woman allegedly requested an advance payment of RM100 before arranging a meeting with the victim at a hotel in Gerik. "However, the victim decided to cancel the appointment after becoming suspicious when the woman failed to show up at the agreed location," he said in a media statement issued here last night. Shortly after, the victim received a message from an unknown number threatening to harm or kill him if he failed to pay a 'penalty' of RM500 for cancelling the appointment. Fearing for his safety, the victim transferred the money to the provided bank account, only to later realise he had been scammed. He then lodged a police report. Following an investigation, police successfully traced and arrested the suspect, who is now being investigated under Section 385 of the Penal Code for extortion. Champin said the investigation is ongoing, including efforts to identify whether the suspect is part of a syndicate using similar tactics. "The public is advised not to be easily deceived by suspicious service offers promoted through online platforms," he added.
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Reckless driver who challenged woman to fight arrested
TAWAU: A 32-year-old man was arrested after he drove recklessly, made an obscene gesture and challenged a woman to a fight in a road rage incident. The Wednesday afternoon incident on Jalan Apas happened after the victim was forced to brake to avoid being hit by a Perodua Myvi that darted out of a junction. Tawau police chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said the incident escalated when the suspect got out of his vehicle, made an obscene gesture towards the victim, hurled verbal abuse and dared her to fight. "Frightened and distressed by the suspect's aggressive actions, the victim lodged a police report yesterday," he said in a statement. Following the report, a team from the Tawau police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division tracked down the suspect and arrested him at 2.50pm. The man has a criminal record for six offences, including those under the Dangerous Drugs Act. He is now being investigated under Section 279 of the Penal Code for rash or negligent driving, punishable by imprisonment of up to six months and a maximum fine of RM2,000 or both.
Borneo Post
11-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Six nabbed for illegal cockfighting in Meradong
Tansli says the suspects and seized items were taken to the Bintangor Police Station for further action. – Meradong District Police photo BINTANGOR (July 11): Six men were arrested yesterday for allegedly being involved in illegal cockfighting gambling activities in Meradong. Meradong police chief DSP Tansli Mering said the arrests were made following a raid by a team from the Meradong District Police Headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division. 'During the operation, police raided an open area along Jalan Tanjung Manis/Sibu, which was believed to be used as a venue for cockfighting gambling. 'As a result of the raid, six men were apprehended and several items related to the activity were seized,' he said in a statement today. Among the seized items were live and dead roosters, a weighing scale, and a whiteboard used to record the cockfighting sessions. Tansli said the suspects and seized items were taken to the Bintangor Police Station for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 73(1)(g) of the Public Health (Veterinary) Ordinance 1999, which provides for a fine of up to RM2,000, or imprisonment of up to six months, or both, upon conviction. 'We advise the public to refrain from engaging in any form of gambling and to cooperate with the police by reporting any gambling activities or criminal information in their area, in order to curb illegal activities,' he said. arrest cockfighting gambling Meradong PDRM
Sinar Daily
11-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
South Korean man jailed three months for overstaying in Malaysia
Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge was read in English before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi. The sentence is effective from his arrest on June 30. 11 Jul 2025 03:24pm Jeon Eunjin, a 55-year-old South Korean construction worker, pleaded guilty to overstaying in Malaysia after his social visit pass expired on Feb 10, and was sentenced effective from his arrest on June 30. Photo by Bernama Jeon Eunjin, a 55-year-old South Korean construction worker, pleaded guilty to overstaying in Malaysia after his social visit pass expired on Feb 10, and was sentenced effective from his arrest on June 30. Photo by Bernama GEORGE TOWN - A South Korean man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to overstaying his permitted time in Malaysia. Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge was read in English before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi. The sentence is effective from his arrest on June 30. According to the charge sheet, Jeon, a construction worker in South Korea, remained in Malaysia without valid reason after his 90-day social visit pass expired on Feb 10. He was accused of committing the offence at the Criminal Investigation Division office of the Timur Laut district police headquarters (IPD) at 12.30 pm on June 30. Jeon was charged under Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and is punishable under Section 15(4) of the same Act, which provides for a fine of not less than RM10,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. Earlier, National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyer Nur Adilla Zaharuddin appealed for a minimal fine, citing that Jeon is married with two children and had saved court time and cost by pleading guilty. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Danial Amir Saari, however, urged the court to impose a sentence proportionate to the offence. In a separate charge heard in the same courtroom, Jeon was also fined RM2,000 or six months' jail in default, after pleading guilty to lodging a false police report. He was accused of intentionally filing the report to prompt police to exercise lawful authority and open an investigation. The offence took place at 12.45 pm on June 28, also at the Timur Laut IPD. Jeon was charged under Section 182 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to six months' imprisonment or a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction. - BERNAMA
