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Malay Mail
an hour ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Public tip-offs lead to man's arrest three hours after botched robbery of teen, grandmother in Johor
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 3 — Police arrested a 33-year-old man just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob a teenage girl and her grandmother at a house in Gelang Patah here on Sunday. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M Kumarasan said in the 11.30am incident, the victims, a 14-year-old Chinese national and her grandmother, in her 70s, were at home when they were confronted by an unknown man. 'The suspect ordered the victims to hand over their valuables before choking one of them, resulting in a struggle between the suspect and both victims. 'The suspect then fled the scene after failing to obtain the valuables. Both victims sustained injuries and were referred to the hospital for treatment,' he said in a statement today. Acting on information received, a team from the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division together with officers from the Tanjung Kupang police station arrested the suspect at around 2.30pm on the same day. A background check revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, while the initial urine screening test came back negative for drugs. 'Police also seized a T-shirt and a pair of shorts believed to have been worn during the incident. The suspect has been remanded for seven days from June 2 to June 8 to assist in the investigations,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. The offence is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and may also include a fine or whipping, if convicted. M Kumarasan also expressed his appreciation to members of the public for providing information that led to the swift arrest of the suspect. — Bernama
The Star
16 hours ago
- The Star
Man arrested following attempted robbery of Chinese nationals in Johor
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police arrested a man within just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob two Chinese nationals at their home in Gelang Patah here. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said police received a report from a 14-year-old victim at around 1.34pm on Sunday (June 1) regarding the attempted robbery. 'The victim, together with her grandmother, who is in her 70s, was at home when the suspect entered the house at around 11.30am and tried to rob them,' he said on Monday (June 2). ACP Kumarasan added that the suspect demanded valuables from the girl and proceeded to choke her, prompting a struggle between him and both victims. 'The commotion forced the suspect to flee the scene. Unfortunately, both victims sustained injuries during the incident and were later referred to the hospital for medical treatment,' he said. Based on public information, police arrested a 33-year-old local man on the same day at around 2.30pm. Following the arrest, police also recovered clothing believed to have been worn during the incident, including a T-shirt and a pair of shorts. ACP Kumarasan said initial checks revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, but he tested negative for drugs. He added that the suspect is currently being held under a seven-day remand until this Sunday (June 8) to assist with investigations under Section 394 of the Penal Code. ACP Kumarasan also praised the public for their cooperation, which was instrumental in the swift arrest. 'We deeply appreciate the prompt information provided by the public, as their assistance enabled us to capture the suspect within just three hours. We remain committed to curbing all forms of crime in the district,' he said. He also encouraged the public to report any criminal activity to the nearest police station or the Iskandar Puteri police district hotline at 07-5113622 or 07-5114486.
Independent Singapore
26-05-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Over 155,000 Johor account holders to get 15% water bill rebate after 4-day water supply disruption
Freepik/wirestock JOHOR BAHRU: Over 155,000 account holders in Johor will receive a 15% rebate on their water bills this month following a four-day water supply disruption, said Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi after discussions with water operator Ranhill SAJ. According to The Star, Mr Ghazi said Ranhill SAJ had agreed to give a 15% rebate on the water bills of all 155,074 domestic and non-domestic accounts affected, such as houses of worship, charitable institutions, businesses, and industries. The water disruption affected those in Iskandar Puteri and Johor Bahru last Wednesday and lasted until Saturday. At the state assembly meeting on Monday (May 26), Mr Ghazi said that while the rebate may not make up for the hardship experienced by those affected, he hopes it will, in some way, 'help ease their burden.' He also apologised, on behalf of the state government, to all Johoreans affected by the water supply interruption, saying he understood it was not a small issue as it disrupted families' daily lives and affected the operations of schools, hospitals, and businesses. Mr Ghazi said 42 water tankers, 51 static water tanks, and 13,000 cartons of bottled water were sent to households during the disruption. A task force has also been set up to prevent similar incidents from happening again. In March, the Johor state government allocated over RM5 billion (S$1.52 billion) to build three reservoirs and three water treatment plants, as it aims to stop relying on Singapore's treated water by 2030. However, analysts said the timeline for Johor's planned water treatment plants could be too 'ambitious' given the scale of construction involved. /TISG Read also: 'You have my word' — Johor Chief Minister says he will 'personally address' Singaporeans' 'painful' Vehicle Entry Permit concerns
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Johor exco: HIV cases among undergraduates rose to 12 last year
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 26 — HIV cases among undergraduates in Johor increased to 12 last year, compared to 10 recorded the year before, according to Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon. Ling said the infections were linked to unsafe sexual practices, raising concerns about the rise in cases among young people, particularly university students. 'The Johor government, through the state health department (JKNJ), has strengthened the implementation of the Prostar 2.0 programme since 2023. 'The programme collaborates with higher learning institutions to increase awareness and prevention of HIV among adolescents and youth,' he said in response to a question from Selamat Takim (BN-Sungai Balang) during the Johor state legislative assembly session at Kota Iskandar today. Ling, who is also the Yong Peng assemblyman, noted that 1,673 university and secondary school students have participated in various activities under the Prostar 2.0 initiative so far. He said additional efforts include health talks, community forums, and public awareness campaigns, along with digital outreach through social media to effectively engage the target demographic. 'The government also provides free and confidential counselling and HIV screening services at all health clinics in the state to promote early detection and behavioural intervention. 'The state government remains committed to intensifying HIV prevention efforts to nurture a healthy, informed, and high-quality generation,' he added. Prostar 2.0 is a national health intervention programme by the Health Ministry designed to educate youth about HIV/AIDS and encourage healthy lifestyles.
Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Emergency meeting held to discuss JB water supply disruption
About 100,000 consumer accounts in several areas in Iskandar Puteri experienced water supply disruptions yesterday. PETALING JAYA : Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said a special meeting was convened this morning with state water operator Ranhill SAJ to address water supply disruptions in Johor Bahru. It was reported yesterday that around 100,000 consumer accounts in parts of Johor Bahru experienced water disruptions due to unexpected damage to the main pumps supplying the Sungai Johor water treatment plant. In a Bernama report, Onn Hafiz said today's meeting was aimed at discussing immediate solutions to repair the six damaged pumps. 'As everyone is aware, Ranhill SAJ has announced that several pumps in the Johor Bahru district are damaged, resulting in hundreds of thousands of homes currently without water. 'We were informed that repairs on all six pumps were expected to be completed yesterday, but unfortunately, issues remain. 'Therefore, I called for an emergency meeting this morning to ensure that the pumps can be repaired without further delay,' he said at the state assembly. He added that the state government would seek assistance from other districts and states to help supply water to the affected areas. Onn Hafiz also gave instructions for the purchase of mineral water to ensure an adequate supply of drinking water for households in the affected areas. State public works, transport and infrastructure committee chairman Fazli Salleh yesterday said the damaged pumps at the Sungai Johor water treatment plant had forced the plant to cease operations. He said the disruption meant that 318 million litres of water could not be channelled to consumers in several areas.
