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The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Mystery surrounding ‘missing' influencer a ruse, say authorities
MUAR: The mystery surrounding a 38-year-old motoring influencer known as Ija Nizaruddin, who was reported as missing, has been finally answered after police revealed that his younger brother had fabricated his disappearance. According to sources, while the authorities launched a search-and-rescue operation to locate his whereabouts, the influencer was said to have entered Thailand through a land border. However, he has since returned to Malaysia. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the influencer, whose full name is Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, was reported missing by his 30-year-old brother on July 15. 'The man claimed that his elder brother had disappeared after informing him that he was heading to Muar to repair his vehicle. 'Upon receiving the report, a missing persons investigation paper was opened and a search-and-rescue operation was launched,' he said in a statement yesterday. However, police later found inconsistencies in the information provided by the younger brother and believed the disappearance was staged, he said. 'Investigations revealed that the victim is believed to have submerged his wife's car in Sungai Tui, Lenga before fleeing to a neighbouring country. 'His younger brother later admitted to conspiring with him and pretending to carry out a search effort to mislead the police,' added ACP Raiz Mukhliz. He said police later recorded the statements of both men. Investigations will be carried under Section 182 of the Penal Code for giving false information to a public servant and Section 109 of the Penal Code for abetment. If convicted, the brothers could face up to six months' imprisonment, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both. ACP Raiz Mukhliz reminded the public that lodging false police reports is a serious offence that wastes government resources and could jeopardise real emergency cases. 'Stern action will be taken against any individual found to have misused the police reporting system for personal or criminal purposes,' he said. It was previously reported that the influencer was feared to have drowned. Throughout the four days of laborious and extensive search-and-rescue operations, more than 70 policemen were deployed to look for the influencer via land, sea and air.
Sinar Daily
4 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Search area widens for missing motoring influencer, says Fire Department
The search is conducted in the water using police and fire department boats, in addition to land-based sweeping operations,' she said. Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. MUAR - The disappearance of motoring influencer Ija Nizaruddin has gripped the nation, as a full-scale search and rescue operation enters its second day after his car was discovered at the bottom of Sungai Tui, Muar, without him inside. Authorities have now expanded the search radius to 10 kilometres from the point where the Perodua Axia he was driving was found on Tuesday. The 38-year-old, whose full name is Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, was last heard from around 4pm on Monday while en route to a friend's workshop in Parit Bakar. According to Zone 4 Chief of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department, Senior Fire Superintendent II Norshuhada Amsari, operations resumed at 8.50am on Wednesday with a larger deployment of personnel. Search and rescue teams continued operations on the second day at Sungai Tui, Jalan Bukit Kepong, on Wednesday. 'Today's operation involves seven scuba unit personnel from the Muar Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), as well as 11 members including three officers from BBP Pagoh. It also includes one officer and 26 members including the police. The search is conducted in the water using police and fire department boats, in addition to land-based sweeping operations,' she said. Prior to the incident, Ija and his younger brother Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, had travelled separately from Johor Bahru to Muar for business. Media reports confirmed that the car was discovered submerged in the river, with no trace of the victim. Muar District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, confirmed the case and the ongoing efforts by rescue teams. 'Police are urging members of the public who have any information related to the incident to come forward or contact the Muar District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation,' he said.
Sinar Daily
4 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Motoring influencer missing, car found in Johor river
The workshop owner said his brother never showed up. 16 Jul 2025 10:01am Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. MUAR - What was initially thought to be one of a man's usual jokes took a worrying turn for his family when his vehicle was found in Sungai Tui along Jalan Bukit Kepong here on Tuesday. Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. His younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, said they last met around 2pm on Monday after travelling separately from Johor Bahru to Muar. "We left Johor Bahru in separate vehicles for business purposes. I went to a different place, while my brother told me he wanted to go to his friend's workshop in Parit Jawa. "My family last heard from him at around 4pm, but after that, they couldn't reach him,' he said when contacted by Bernama yesterday. He said both he and his sister-in-law reached out to the workshop owner but were told that his brother never showed up. "At first, we thought he was joking as usual, but started to get worried when we couldn't reach him and the vehicle was found not far from where we last met,' he said. Earlier, Pagoh Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Senior Fire Officer I Nor Alfatah Omar said they received an emergency call about the incident at 3.22pm. He said the team arrived at the scene at about 3.51pm and discovered that a Perodua Axia had plunged into a river about two metres deep. A Perodua Axia had plunged into a river about two metres deep. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department Meanwhile, Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said search efforts were still ongoing. He urged witnesses to contact the Muar District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation. - BERNAMA More Like This
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Search for motoring influencer: Family fear joke turned tragedy in Muar river
MUAR, July 16 — What was initially thought to be one of a man's usual jokes took a worrying turn for his family when his vehicle was found in Sungai Tui along Jalan Bukit Kepong here yesterday. Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. His younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, said they last met around 2 pm yesterday after travelling separately from Johor Bahru to Muar. 'We left Johor Bahru in separate vehicles for business purposes. I went to a different place, while my brother told me he wanted to go to his friend's workshop in Parit Jawa. 'My family last heard from him at around 4 pm, but after that, they couldn't reach him,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said both he and his sister-in-law reached out to the workshop owner but were told that his brother never showed up. 'At first, we thought he was joking as usual, but started to get worried when we couldn't reach him and the vehicle was found not far from where we last met,' he said. Earlier, Pagoh Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Senior Fire Officer I Nor Alfatah Omar said they received an emergency call about the incident at 3.22 pm. He said the team arrived at the scene at about 3.51 pm and discovered that a Perodua Axia had plunged into a river about two metres deep. Meanwhile, Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said search efforts were still ongoing. He urged witnesses to contact the Muar District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Search for motoring influencer: Family feared joke turned tragedy in Muar river
MUAR, July 16 — What was initially thought to be one of a man's usual jokes took a worrying turn for his family when his vehicle was found in Sungai Tui along Jalan Bukit Kepong here yesterday. Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. His younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, said they last met around 2 pm yesterday after travelling separately from Johor Bahru to Muar. 'We left Johor Bahru in separate vehicles for business purposes. I went to a different place, while my brother told me he wanted to go to his friend's workshop in Parit Jawa. 'My family last heard from him at around 4 pm, but after that, they couldn't reach him,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said both he and his sister-in-law reached out to the workshop owner but were told that his brother never showed up. 'At first, we thought he was joking as usual, but started to get worried when we couldn't reach him and the vehicle was found not far from where we last met,' he said. Earlier, Pagoh Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Senior Fire Officer I Nor Alfatah Omar said they received an emergency call about the incident at 3.22 pm. He said the team arrived at the scene at about 3.51 pm and discovered that a Perodua Axia had plunged into a river about two metres deep. Meanwhile, Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said search efforts were still ongoing. He urged witnesses to contact the Muar District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
