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New Straits Times
a day ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Man believed high on drugs attacks wife with electric guitar
TAWAU: A man suspected of being under the influence of drugs allegedly assaulted and threatened his wife with an electric guitar and scissors at Kampung Tanah Merah, Merotai Besar here, yesterday. The 44-year-old suspect reportedly became enraged at 7.13pm after his 36-year-old wife confronted him over suspicions of drug use involving syabu. Tawau district police chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said the man struck the victim's right shoulder with an electric guitar and then pointed scissors at her, threatening to stab her multiple times. He added that the suspect also punctured all four tyres of his wife's car to stop her from leaving to lodge a police report. "However, thanks to the swift action by police, the suspect was arrested near their home around 11.35pm following the victim's report," he said in a statement. Jasmin said police also seized the electric guitar and scissors used in the incident. "The suspect is now in custody to assist with investigations under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation," he said.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Foreigner caught with homemade air rifle in Kalabakan
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: The suspect is detained at his home. KALABAKAN: A 39-year-old foreign man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly possessing a homemade air rifle hidden in his home at Felda Tengah 2. Tawau police chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the suspect was apprehended during a raid by Kalabakan police following intelligence and public tip-offs. Although no illegal items were found during a body search, the suspect failed to produce valid identification documents. Further checks, guided by the suspect, led police to discover the homemade firearm inside his residence. The case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. * 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
3 days ago
- The Star
Armed woman and dad-bashing son arrested
KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested two individuals in separate violent incidents in Tawau, including a man who assaulted his father and a woman caught brandishing a machete while driving. In the first case, a 23-year-old man was detained for assaulting his father, leaving the older man, in his 60s, with serious facial injuries following a suspected misunderstanding at their home in Kampung Pitas, Bombalai. Tawau district police chief Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said the incident occurred at 9.15pm on Sunday. 'Initial investigation revealed the son suddenly punched his father in the face and head. It is still unknown why the attack happened,' he said. The suspect, who lacked valid travel documents, attempted to flee during the arrest but was apprehended after a brief struggle. The man is currently being held for investigation under Sections 323 and 326A of the Penal Code. Earlier the same day, police arrested a 39-year-old woman who caused alarm by driving while wielding a machete. In the 5pm incident, the woman was driving slowly and screaming at bystanders in front of a business premises while brandishing the weapon. Policemen on patrol responded swiftly, stopping the vehicle and seizing the machete. A further search of the vehicle uncovered an axe, said ACP Jasmin. The woman was taken to the police station for further investigation, he said, adding that police are investigating the case under criminal intimidation and are still working to determine her motive.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Man arrested for assaulting father in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU: Police arrested a 23-year-old for assaulting his biological father, leaving the victim with serious facial injuries, following a misunderstanding on Sunday (June 1). Tawau district police chief Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said the suspect, who does not have valid travel documents, was picked up at a workers' residential area, nearly two hours after a report was lodged against him. 'The incident occurred at around 9.15pm at a house in Kampung Pitas, Bombalai. Initial investigation revealed that the son had suddenly punched his father, in his 60s, on the face and head. 'It is still unknown why the attack happened,' said Jasmin. He added that the suspect attempted to flee during the arrest but was apprehended following a brief struggle. The suspect is currently being held for further investigation under Sections 323/326A of the Penal Code. Jasmin also advised the public to be aware of mental health and emotional issues within families, and to resolve conflicts maturely and responsibly.
The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Tawau man arrested for beating up wife
KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly beat up his wife after she questioned him for going out to a night entertainment outlet. The 37-year-old woman, who suffered head and body injuries, lodged a police report following the incident that occurred at a hotel in Tawau at about 4.40am on Sunday (May 25). Tawau district police chief Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said initial investigations found that the incident broke out when the victim reprimanded her husband for going out to a night entertainment outlet. He said police arrested the suspect at the Tawau Airport compound at 10.15am the same day," he said in a statement Monday. The suspect is being charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing injury, as well as Section 18(A) of the Domestic Violence Act 1994. ACP Jasmin also disclosed that the suspect had a previous record under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. In separate unrelated case, police arrested a 25-year-old foreigner for allegedly raping his colleague in Lok Bangak, Bagahak in Lahad Datu district on Saturday (May 24). Lahad Datu deputy district police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said the victim, a local, claimed that she was allegedly raped by the suspect in the bushes at the farm house. Police arrested the suspect at about 10pm on Sunday (May 25) and is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
