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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
14 arrested following fight in front of cafe in Pontian
PONTIAN: Fourteen people were arrested following a brawl in front of a cafe in Taman Kota Emas early yesterday. District police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the incident about 4.25am took place in front of Show Cafe. He said, acting on a report on the incident, a team from the district Criminal Investigation Department arrested 14 men aged between 13 and 26. He added that the report that was lodged claimed the complainant's younger sibling was beaten up in the incident and had to receive treatment at Pontian Hospital. "Police have opened investigation papers under sections 427 (committing mischief, causing damage to the amount of RM25), 148 (possessing weapons) and 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) of the Penal Code," he said in a statement. Shofee urged those with information on the incident to contact the district police hotline at 07-6869999.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Pontian cops nab 14 allegedly involved in gang fight
PONTIAN: The police have arrested 14 men aged from 13 to 25, were arrested by police for allegedly being involved in a fight where a male victim was injured. Pontian OCPD Supt Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the suspects were apprehended after the victim's brother lodged a police report claiming his sibling had been beaten up. "We received the report at 4.23pm on Sunday (Aug 10) and the victim has been admitted to Pontian Hospital for treatment," he said in a statement on Monday (Aug 11). Supt Mohammad Shofee said that the police have opened an investigation paper and the case is being investigated under Section 427, Section 148 and Section 326 of the Penal Code. "We would like to remind the public to refrain from spreading and sharing the video or information of the fight which is yet to be verified," he said. He called upon those with details and information on the case to directly contact the Pontian police hotline at 07-686 9999.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen rider killed in three-vehicle crash in Pontian
PONTIAN: A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a gruesome three-vehicle collision at Km42 of Jalan Johor Baru–Batu Pahat near Pekan Nenas yesterday. The fatal crash, which occurred at 4.30pm, involved a lorry, a car, and the motorcycle ridden by the victim. Pontian district police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said initial investigations suggested that the teenager, who was believed to be travelling from Taman Emas Merah towards Pekan Nenas, collided with the lorry as it turned into a junction. "The impact of the collision flung the victim onto the car travelling behind," he said. The teenager died at the scene from severe injuries. Both the lorry and car drivers escaped uninjured. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. "If convicted, the offence carries a prison sentence of five to 10 years, a fine between RM20,000 and RM50,000, and a minimum five-year driving ban," said Shofee in a statement today. He urged any witnesses to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting Inspector Wan Mohd Hairi Wan Ahmad at 012-3450565 or the district police headquarters' traffic division.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Cockle farm clash: Four men arrested over gang scuffle at jetty
PONTIAN: What began as an alleged trespassing incident at a cockle farm in Ayer Baloi here, escalated into a gang-style brawl yesterday after the farm owner took matters into his own hands instead of alerting the police. The gang fight resulted in four men arrested for rioting, with some sustaining injuries. Earlier, the cockle farmer saw several men walking onto his farm and summoned friends to confront the alleged trespassers. The heated verbal exchange then turned into a violent two-group brawl on the jetty. District police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the 5.37pm gang fight was sparked when the farm owner allegedly took matters into his own hands by summoning friends to confront a group of alleged trespassers. In retaliation, the trespassers allegedly called in reinforcements, escalating the confrontation into a physical altercation. Following a distress call, police rushed to the scene and arrested four men aged between 28 and 38. The case is being investigated under Section 147 and Section 325 of the Penal Code, which deal with rioting and causing grievous hurt. If convicted, the suspects face up to two years in jail or a RM10,000 fine for rioting, and up to seven years in prison and a fine for causing injury. Shofee said police would not tolerate any act of violence or public disorder that threatens peace and safety. He urged the public not to share unverified videos or claims about the incident and to come forward with information that may aid the investigation. Those with details are advised to contact the its hotline at 07-687 1222.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Accountant loses RM122,700 in elaborate police impersonation phone scam
PONTIAN: A 33-year-old accountant lost RM122,700 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating courier service staff and police officers. The victim lodged a report yesterday, claiming she had been duped in a well-orchestrated scam that began with a call from someone claiming to be an employee of a popular courier service. District police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the suspect told the victim that a suspicious package under her name had been intercepted, allegedly containing bank savings account books and ATM tokens. "When the victim denied any involvement nor had any knowledge of the package, the call was transferred to a man posing as a police officer from the Perlis police contingent headquarters," Shofee said "He claimed her name was listed on the police's wanted list. Believing the claim, the victim followed the scammer's instructions. "Between June 18 and July 11, She made eight online bank transfers into four bank accounts amounting to RM122,700 between June 18 and July 11. " The payments were supposedly for clearing her name from the 'wanted list'," Shofee said in a statement today. She only realised she had been scammed after failing to reach both the imposters. The case is investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, whipping, and a fine. Shofee urged the public to remain vigilant and to verify any suspicious calls, especially those involving alleged criminal investigations or courier-related claims. For scam-related enquiries or verification, the public may contact the National Scam Response Centre via 997, check mule accounts using the "Semak Mule" portal, or download the 'Whoscall' app for caller identification.
