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Malaysiakini
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Small trader fined for 'sakai', 'Tarzan' comment against deputy speaker
A small trader from Seremban was fined RM1,300 for a Facebook comment insulting deputy Dewan Rakyat speaker Ramli Nor and the Orang Asli community. Tapah district police chief Johari Yahya confirmed the fine against M Toraise @ Turesh Kumar, 53, under Section 504 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Siblings arrested in Bidor for illegal firearm and ammunition possession
IPOH: Police arrested two brothers in Kampung Belakang Pasar, Bidor, after discovering a .38 Smith & Wesson revolver and live ammunition in their home. The suspects, aged 45 and 46, were detained following a public report of an explosion heard at the location around 9.20 pm. Tapah district police chief Supt Johari Yahya confirmed the seizure of the firearm along with four live bullets and one shell casing hidden under a mattress. 'Traces of bullet fragments were also found in the living areas, indicating a gunshot,' he said in a statement. Further investigations revealed both suspects had prior criminal records, including six criminal cases and four narcotics-related offences. One suspect also tested positive for methamphetamine in a urine screening. The brothers were remanded for seven days, from July 31 to August 6, following a court order. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Insp. Nurfarah Idayu Mazlan at 05-4011222. The case is being investigated under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and the Arms Act 1960. - Bernama
Barnama
20 hours ago
- Barnama
Siblings Arrested For Possessing Pistol And Live Bullets
IPOH, July 31 (Bernama) -- Police arrested two local men after finding a .38 Smith & Wesson revolver pistol along with live ammunition in a two-storey house in Kampung Belakang Pasar, Bidor yesterday. Tapah district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said the arrest of the brothers, aged 45 and 46, was made following a report from the public who heard an explosion at about 9.20 pm at the location. 'The results of the investigation conducted in a two-storey house found a 38 Smith & Wesson revolver pistol and four live bullets and one shell casing in the chamber under the mattress. 'In addition, there were traces of bullet fragments in the upper and lower living rooms in the house, believed to be the result of a gunshot,' he said in a statement today. He said further investigation by the police also found that both suspects had criminal records involving six criminal cases and four narcotics-related offences. Johari said urine tests were conducted on them, found one of the suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. 'Both suspects were brought to the Tapah Magistrate's Court this morning and the court granted a seven-day remand from July 31 to August 6. 'Police are appealing to the public with any information regarding the incident to come forward to the nearest police station or contact Investigating Officer Insp. Nurfarah Idayu Mazlan at 05-4011222,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 as well as Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 39 of the same act.
The Star
20 hours ago
- The Star
Brothers arrested after gunshots fired from Perak house
IPOH: Two brothers were nabbed after police found a revolver and live bullets during a raid at a house in Kampung Belakang Pasar Bidor, Perak. Tapah OCPD Supt Johari Yahya said that the duo aged 45 and 46, were arrested following a report of a gunshot. "We received a call from a complainant claiming that he had heard the sound of a gunshot at about 9.20pm on July 30. "Acting on the information, personnel from the Tapah district police's Criminal Investigation Department, along with a forensic team from the Perak police contingent headquarters, were dispatched to the scene to assist in the investigation,' he said in a statement on Thursday (July 31). Supt Johari said checks at the double-storey house led to the discovery of a.38 Smith & Wesson revolver, four live bullets and one spent casing in the chamber under a mattress. "Bullet fragments were also found in both the upper and lower living rooms, believed to be the result of a gunshot,' he added. He said that the case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 39 of the same Act. He also said that both suspects had six prior criminal records and four for drug-related offences. 'Urine tests conducted on the suspects also revealed that one of them tested positive for methamphetamine. "They were taken to the Tapah Magistrate's Court and remanded for seven days, starting July 31 until Aug 6,' he said. Anyone with information regarding the case are urged to come forward to the nearest police station or contact Investigating Officer Insp. Nurfarah Idayu Mazlan at 05-4011222. 'The public is reminded not to be involved in any illegal activities that violate the law or cause public distress,' he said.
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Driver remanded over crash that killed three senior citizens on North-South Expressway
TAPAH: The driver involved in an accident that claimed the lives of three senior citizens at Km328.9 of the North-South Expressway has been remanded for three days. District police chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said the 31-year-old driver was detained yesterday. "The driver will be remanded from today until April 25 to facilitate the investigation," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction. Yesterday, it was reported that three senior citizens were killed and three others injured in a collision involving two vehicles near the Tapah–Bidor stretch. The deceased were identified as Chong Ong, 77; Teh Kim Kai, 76; and Tan Ah Tak, 70. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Sabarozi Nor Ahmad said the crash involved a Toyota Vios and a Proton X50. "One man in the Toyota Vios was injured, while five men were in the Proton X50 — two were injured and three died at the scene," Sabarozi said.
