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Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Johor police dismantle two drug syndicates, seize RM2.3m in narcotics
JOHOR BAHRU, May 28 — Johor police have dismantled two drug syndicates in the state, following the arrest of eight individuals and seizure of various types of drugs amounting to RM2.3 million in separate raids at Jalan Skudai Lama and in Pontian on May 20 and 21. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said in the first case, seven individuals were arrested, comprising five local men and two foreign women, aged between 29 and 54. He said the syndicate, believed to have been active since January last year, used the WeChat application as their main platform for transactions. 'Various types of drugs were found in a car and a terrace house which had been used as a storage location. 'In total, drugs worth RM1.23 million were seized, including 7.08 kilogrammes (kg) of ecstasy powder, 1.37 kg of heroin, 139.34 grammes of ketamine, 123.10 grammes of syabu, and 127 eramin 5 pills,' he told a press conference, here today. He said police also confiscated three cars, two motorcycles, RM9,320 in cash, and jewellery worth RM32,453. Meanwhile, in a separate case, police arrested a 35-year-old local man and seized various drugs weighing 6.46 kilogrammes worth RM1.07 million during a raid in the Pontian area on May 21. He said the man was believed to have used a terraced house in the district as a drug storage and distribution hub. 'We are still tracking other members of this group, believed to have been active since March 2025,' he said. — Bernama
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Girl power to the fore in TG ECET results
Hyderabad: Around 93.87 per cent of students qualified in the Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) 2025 results. Even this year, girls secured a higher qualifying percentage than boys. The results were declared by TGCHE Chairman Professor V Balakista Reddy and Osmania University Vice Chancellor and TG ECET Chairman Professor M Kumar on Sunday and the results are available on the official website According to officials, around 19,672 students registered, out of which 18,928 appeared and 17,768 qualified. Out of that, 17,093 (girls) secured a higher qualifying percentage, i.e. 95.81 per cent, than 11,835 (boys), who registered a qualifying percentage of 92.71 per cent. The top rankers in engineering and non-engineering streams are B Santosh Kumar of Medchal (BSc Mathematics), Lenka Tesjasai of Andhra Pradesh (Chemical Engineering), Golkonda Nikhil Koushik of Jayashankar Bhupalpally (Civil Engineering), K Srikanth of Narayanpet (CSE), and Katle Revathi of Siddipet (ECE). Kasula Srinivas of Hanumakonda (EEE), Raparthi Chandana of Jagtial (EIE), Pothuganti Karthik of Peddapalli (Mechanical Engineering), Thota Subrahmanyam of Andhra Pradesh (Metallurgical Engineering), Kurma Akshaya of Peddapalli(Mining Engineering), and Aili Chandana of Hanumakonda (Pharmacy) bagged top ranks in their respective streams.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
1,448 traffic summonses issued; running red light offences top the list
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor police issued 1,448 summonses for various traffic offences during the three-day Op Utama operation, which began last Monday. State police chief Datuk M Kumar said the operation, conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), focused on enforcement against offences such as running red lights, cutting queues, double-line crossing, using communication devices while driving, and speeding. He said that the offence of running red lights recorded the highest number of summonses, totaling 547, followed by 475 summonses issued for speeding. 'Additionally, 60 summonses were issued for the offence of illegal overtaking, 55 for using communication devices while driving, and 48 for cutting queues,' he said in a statement today. 'Another 263 summonses were issued for various offences, including non-compliant registration numbers, illegal vehicle accessories, modified exhaust systems, driving without a valid licence or with an expired licence, failure to wear seat belts, and lack of insurance coverage. He said the operation aimed to educate motorists on the importance of complying with traffic laws, ultimately to help reduce accident rates. He added that, based on a study conducted from January to April this year, the main cause of accidents was the negligence of motorists, particularly speeding. As such, he emphasised that enforcement efforts would continue consistently, and that no compromise would be given to individuals who fail to adhere to traffic regulations.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
1,448 traffic summonses issued, most for running red lights
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor police issued 1,448 summonses for various traffic offences during the three-day Op Utama operation, which began last Monday. State police chief Datuk M Kumar said the operation, conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), focused on enforcement against offences such as running red lights, cutting queues, double-line crossing, using communication devices while driving, and speeding. He said that the offence of running red lights recorded the highest number of summonses, totaling 547, followed by 475 summonses issued for speeding. 'Additionally, 60 summonses were issued for the offence of illegal overtaking, 55 for using communication devices while driving, and 48 for cutting queues,' he said in a statement today. 'Another 263 summonses were issued for various offences, including non-compliant registration numbers, illegal vehicle accessories, modified exhaust systems, driving without a valid licence or with an expired licence, failure to wear seat belts, and lack of insurance coverage. He said the operation aimed to educate motorists on the importance of complying with traffic laws, ultimately to help reduce accident rates. He added that, based on a study conducted from January to April this year, the main cause of accidents was the negligence of motorists, particularly speeding. As such, he emphasised that enforcement efforts would continue consistently, and that no compromise would be given to individuals who fail to adhere to traffic regulations.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Daily Express
Johor cops bust loan shark gang targeting Malaysians in Singapore, used meth-fuelled runners to splash paint, lock homes over unpaid loans
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, three local men aged between 30 and 34, and a 27-year-old woman, were detained by the Johor Baru Selatan district police's D7 Criminal Investigation Division on April 17. — Bernama pic Kuala Lumpur: A loan shark syndicate targeting Malaysians working in Singapore has been dismantled following the arrest of four individuals in raids around the city. Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, three local men aged between 30 and 34, and a 27-year-old woman, were detained by the Johor Baru Selatan district police's D7 Criminal Investigation Division on April 17, according to a report published in Buletin TV3 today. 'Initial investigations revealed the group was paid between RM100 and RM350 to commit acts of mischief such as splashing paint, locking victims' homes, and issuing threats to those who failed to repay their loans. 'Items seized during the raids included a car, four mobile phones, a can of paint, a small knife, house keys with keychains, victim information sheets, and materials used for writing threat notes,' he said in a statement today. Kumar added that all suspects tested positive for methamphetamine. He said the syndicate lured Malaysians working in Singapore by offering loans via social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. 'The loans were transferred directly into borrowers' bank accounts without any formal agreements, and interest rates ranged between 20 and 50 per cent, with transactions conducted through Singapore-registered accounts,' he said. Kumar said police believe nine cases have been solved following the arrests — six in Johor including Johor Baru Selatan, Johor Baru Utara, Kluang, and Seri Alam, and three in Pahang. 'The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code (for mischief), Section 29B of the Moneylenders Act 1951 (for harassment of borrowers), and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (for drug use). 'The suspects are scheduled to be charged at the Batu Pahat Magistrates' Court today,' he added. * 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
