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The Star
14 hours ago
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- The Star
Jobless man in Pontian faces four drug charges, including trafficking
PONTIAN: An unemployed man has been slapped with four drug charges here, including trafficking more than 6kg of MDMA. Lau Keat Lim, 35, nodded after the charges were read out to him in front of Magistrate Arina Azmin Ahmad Marzuki on Wednesday (June 4). According to the charge sheet, he allegedly trafficked 6.4kg of MDMA at a house along Jalan Mutiara 7 in Taman Mutiara here at 6.10pm on May 21. The offence under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 carries the death penalty, or up to 40 years' jail and a maximum of 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. No plea was recorded on the first charge as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. On the second charge, Lau was accused of possessing some 20g of methamphetamine at the same time and location. The offence, under Section 12(2) of the Act and punishable under Section 39A(1), provides for up to five years' jail and a maximum of nine strokes of the cane if convicted. For the third charge, he was alleged to have been in possession of 5.6g of ketamine at the same place and time. On the fourth charge, he was accused of possessing 1.06g of methamphetamine at the same time and location. The third and fourth charges, under Section 12(2) of the same Act and punishable under Section 12(3), each carry a fine of up to RM100,000 or jail for up to five years, or both, upon conviction. The accused, who was not represented, then pleaded not guilty to the three drug possession charges. Arina Azmin then did not grant bail and set Aug 5 for next mention and submission of the chemist's report. DPP Anis Sahira Rosley prosecuted.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Daily Express
Woman among seven held in drug raids
Published on: Monday, June 02, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Jimmy said, all the suspects were currently in their custody and will be remanded for further investigation. - Pic for illustration only. LAHAD DATU: Seven people including a woman were detained and 56.85 grams of Syabu were seized in two separate raids at Tungku and Felda Sahabat, here, on Saturday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt. Jimmy Panyau said, the suspects were arrested following the Ops Tapis carried out by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division (JSJN) of Lahad Datu Police Headquarters. 'In the first raid at Kampung Tulibas Kecil, four men aged between 35 and 51 were detained after the police found 51.50 grams of substance believed to be Syabu in their possession. 'The team also seized two motorcycles and cash of RM520. All four suspects were also tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine,' he said, adding that the case would be investigated under Section 39B and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. According to Jimmy, three other suspects including the woman aged between 26 and 37 were detained following a raid at Felda Sahabat 1. When arrested, the team discovered 5.35 grams of Syabu inside a cigarette's box. 'The two men were tested positive for taking drugs while the woman tested negative. 'Investigation is carry out under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,' he said. Jimmy said, all the suspects were currently in their custody and will be remanded for further investigation. He added that, Police are committed to combat drug-related activities and urged the public to work together by conveying any information related to the criminal activities. * 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
Daily Express
7 days ago
- Daily Express
Indonesian nabbed in Lahad Datu for having syabu
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Police arresting the suspect in front of a hotel. LAHAD DATU: Police here arrested a 32-year-old Indonesian for having syabu worth RM641. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the labourer was detained in front of a hotel in Jalan Panji, here, on Tuesday. Police detained the suspect upon receiving an tip. 'The team seized a translucent plastic containing a substance believed to be syabu weighing 5.83 grammes. 'The suspect also tested positive for Methamphetamine,' he said, adding that investigation is ongoing under Section 39A(1) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. Police urged the public to provide information to assist the police in combating drug-related criminal activities in the district. Advertisement Information can be channelled by contacting Lahad Datu Police Headquarters at 089-881255 or the Official Facebook site of Lahad Datu Police. * 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
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Daily Express
Two detained for having drugs
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The case would be investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. - FMT pic for illustration only. LAHAD DATU: Police detained two men in an operation carried out by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division at Kampung Puyut, Jalan Pantai, here, Wednesday. District Acting Police Chief, Supt Jimmy Panyau, said the suspects were detained in two separate raids during the operation. He said the first suspect, a 40-year-old Filipino was detained at about 12.40pm for having 0.23grammes of syabu. 'The suspect tested positive for taking Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. 'The case would be investigated under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952,' he said. Jimmy said the team arrested a 44-year-old local man in the second raid at about 4.30pm. Advertisement He said the suspect found in possession of 0.22 grams of syabu. The case would be investigated under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952, he said. In the meantime, Police also call upon the members of public to convey any information on crimes or drug-related activities to the Police. * 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
The Star
11-05-2025
- The Star
Suspect arrested for vandalism of Sri Gading MP's vehicle
BATU PAHAT: Police have arrested a local man to assist with the investigation after a multi-purpose vehicle belonging to Sri Gading MP Aminolhuda Hassan was vandalised at his parliamentary service centre. Batu Pahat police chief Asst Comm Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani confirmed the incident, which occurred at around 11am on Saturday (May 10). "The 37-year-old suspect rode a motorcycle to the Sri Gading parliamentary service centre at Parit Yaani, where he vandalised the parked vehicle. "Based on investigation and further action, police arrested the suspect at a house in the Tongkang Pechah area at around 3pm on the same day," he said on Sunday (May 11). ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat added that police seized several items from the suspect, including the motorcycle, clothes, and tools allegedly used in vandalising the MPV. He said the suspect tested positive for drugs, but further background checks found he has no prior records. The suspect is under remand until this Wednesday (May 14) to assist with the investigation under Section 427 of the Penal Code and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952. Earlier, Aminolhuda said he received the bad news after welcoming his newborn 12th grandchild from his service centre chief of staff at around 11am on Saturday (May 10). "What is the sin of this old MPV? The car was donated by my wife for the use of my office staff since I won the Parit Yaani state seat in the 13th general election," he said. Aminolhuda, also Johor Pakatan Harapan and state Amanah chairman, added that the damage to the MPV was worth thousands of ringgit after the vandal broke the vehicle's rear windscreen and left several cracks on the front windshield. "The vandal used a hammer to leave 17 dents all over the MPV, including breaking the two side mirrors and the back lights," he said. He added that the MPV holds many memories for his children and the people within the Parit Yaani state constituency between 2013 and 2022. "We decided to continue using the MPV when I was elected as Sri Gading MP to manage the people's welfare here," he said. Aminolhuda added that his office has lodged a report on the matter and urged the police to carry out an investigation to find those responsible.
