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Free Malaysia Today
22-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops bust ‘Geng Amy' housebreaking gang in Sabah
Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda said the gang had been active in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Kudat and Sandakan, targeting quiet residential areas. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have taken down a housebreaking gang known as 'Geng Amy' with the arrests of four men, including its mastermind 'Amy', in a special operation around Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Monday. Harian Metro reported Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda as saying the success came after they received reports of housebreakings in Luyang and Jalan Penampang, with losses of over RM10,000. He said investigations led to the arrest of a suspect on Jalan Gaya at 3.40pm on Monday, along with the seizure of a hard disk, a crowbar and clothing. 'The suspect, in his 30s, is a local man. His arrest led to the arrests of the other three members on the same day in separate raids. 'Both cases are being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for housebreaking,' he said at the Kota Kinabalu police headquarters today. Kasim said the gang had been active in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Kudat and Sandakan, targeting quiet residential areas and moving in groups of three to four in rented cars. 'All the suspects admitted to their involvement in the crime and have been remanded for further investigation. 'Urine tests found two of them positive for methamphetamine use,' he said. Kasim said police are now hunting for one more gang member, known only as 'Pindil', and expressed confidence the man would be arrested soon.
Daily Express
21-05-2025
- Daily Express
Four arrested, one at large in burglary ring crackdown
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Some of the seized items. KOTA KINABALU: Police have crippled a burglary gang responsible for multiple break-ins in the state capital and surrounding areas, arresting four suspects and recovering stolen items, while one suspect remains at large. District police chief ACP Kasim Muda said the group was behind two burglaries in Luyang and Jalan Penampang on May 18, involving the theft of valuables worth about RM10,000. The first arrest led to the recovery of a hard disk, a crowbar believed to be used in the break-ins, and clothing worn during the crimes. Subsequent raids based on public information resulted in the arrest of three accomplices, along with the seizure of smartphones and a Perodua Bezza used as a getaway vehicle. Three of the suspects have prior criminal records, and two tested positive for methamphetamine, while police continue probing links to other cases. * 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
21-05-2025
- Daily Express
Woman, granddaughter killed in Manggatal fire
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Firefighters putting out the fire at the scene. Kota Kinabalu: A fire in Kg Pulau Penampang, Manggatal, claimed the lives of an 80-year-old and her 14-year-old granddaughter, Tuesday. Preliminary investigations showed the house was occupied by six people comprising a man and five women when the fire broke out at about 5.15am. Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief ACP Kasim Muda said a family member resting on the house's veranda heard an explosion coming from the kitchen area. The family member immediately noticed the kitchen was on fire and, together with other relatives, tried to put out the flames. However, the fire spread quickly, trapping the two victims. Early findings by the Fire and Rescue Department suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but further investigations are ongoing to determine the actual cause. Advertisement The Fire and Rescue Department said the fire involved a permanent house which was 90 per cent destroyed and a Perodua Axia parked nearby which was partly damaged. A total of 31 personnel from various agencies, including the police, Health Department and Sabah Electricity were deployed to the scene. Firefighters managed to control the blaze at 5.55am using two water jets and a water tanker. However, they were unable to save the two trapped victims. The remains of the elderly woman was found at 7.13am, followed by her granddaughter at 7.33am. Both bodies have been sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for post-mortem. Kasim urged the public to prioritise home safety, particularly regarding electrical wiring and appliance usage. 'Ensure electrical devices are turned off when not in use, avoid overloading sockets and conduct regular checks on home wiring systems,' he said. He also pointed out the importance of having fire extinguishers and emergency exit plans in place. * 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
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Several roads in KK to close temporarily for BIM 2025
Published on: Monday, May 05, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 05, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images/iStockphoto KOTA KINABALU: Several roads will be closed temporarily for the Borneo International Marathon (BIM) 2025 here on May 11 from 1am to 10am, said district police chief ACP Kasim Muda on Monday. The marathon will feature four categories — 42km, 21km, 10km, and 3km — with an estimated 7,859 runners from Malaysia and abroad. A total of four officers and 90 police personnel will be deployed to manage traffic and ensure the safety of all participants. The 42km route starts at Likas Sports Complex, passing through Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Jalan Lintas, Jalan Tuaran Bypass, and Jalan UMS, and ends back at the stadium. The 21km route covers landmarks such as Masjid Negeri, Menara Kinabalu, Jalan UMS and Bulatan Alamesra before returning to the stadium. The 10km race will see runners looping around Bulatan Istiadat and Masjid Bandaraya with a turnaround at Bulatan Pelabuhan. The 3km route, dedicated to people with disability participants, will run a short loop around Bulatan Istiadat and return to the starting point. Temporary road closures will begin at 5.30am, especially affecting areas near Bulatan Bunga Raya, JQ slip road, Bulatan Hakka, and Bulatan Masjid Bandaraya. Motorists will be redirected to alternative routes, including Jalan Coastal, Jalan Lintas, and Jalan Bukit Bendera. The public is advised to plan their journeys early and cooperate with traffic diversions to ensure a smooth and safe event. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
04-05-2025
- Daily Express
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Aeropod flyover
Published on: Sunday, May 04, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 04, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: A motorcyclist died in a road accident at Jalan Kepayan near the Aeropod flyover here around 10.25pm on Saturday. District police chief ACP Kasim Muda said the initial investigation revealed the victim, riding a Honda motorcycle from Putatan towards the city centre, had lost control and crashed. He sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer at 10.33pm. Police have opened an investigation paper under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and urge witnesses to come forward. Kasim reminded the public to practise safe driving as road safety is a shared responsibility. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
