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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
Man remanded for allegedly raping ex-wife in Matang
Mohd Irwan said the suspect has been remanded for seven days. — Malay Mail photo KUCHING (Aug 5): A 23-year-old man who allegedly raped his ex-wife during an incident in Matang has been remanded. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi confirmed that the Magistrates' Court here the suspect has been remanded to assist with the investigation. 'The suspect has been remanded for seven days starting today, ' he said when contacted by The Borneo Post. Mohd Irwan said the suspect allegedly raped his 18-year-old ex-wife on Friday (Aug 1) at around 8am at a housing area in Matang here. Police arrested the suspect on Sunday. The case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code. lead matang Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi
Borneo Post
18-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Six arrested in Batu Kawa cable theft after viral video
Mohd Irwan added that all suspects will be remanded to assist in the investigation. – AFP file photo KUCHING (July 18): Police have arrested six individuals suspected of involvement in a cable theft incident in Batu Kawa, less than 24 hours after a video of the act went viral. Padawan District Police Chief, Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, said the suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were apprehended during a surveillance operation carried out between 8pm and 12am last night. 'The suspects are believed to be involved in cable theft. Also seized were four vehicles and cable cutting tools. 'The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Irwan added that all suspects will be remanded to assist in the investigation. Police were alerted to the incident after spotting the viral video around 2.30pm yesterday, which showed the alleged theft taking place along Jalan Kunchit here. Although no police report had been lodged at the time, an investigation was immediately initiated following the circulation of the video. arrest Batu Kawa cable theft viral video
Borneo Post
09-07-2025
- Borneo Post
MPP to install 12 CCTVs in Batu Kawa following rock-throwing incident
Tan (left) and Mohd Irwan during the courtesy call. KUCHING (July 9): In the wake of the arrest of a man suspected of throwing stones at vehicles along Jalan Batu Kawa, the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is planning to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at 12 locations across the Batu Kawa area. Council chairman Tan Kai said MPP will continue engaging with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to implement the CCTV installations as part of efforts to ensure public safety and security. 'The planned CCTV sites proposed in the Batu Kawa area are at Emart Batu Kawa including Chieng Pork Shop and in front of Pak Amit Cafe; MJC Park 1, MJC RHB Bank, MJC Night Market, MJC WL6, and MJC Choice Marketplace; Everwin Batu Kawa; Pasar Batu Kawa Lama roundabout; Batu Kawa Waterfront; and Batu Kawa 38 commercial centre,' he said. He said this in a statement yesterday following a courtesy call on Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi. Mohd Irwan had in a separate statement yesterday said the suspect, a 68-year-old man, has been remanded for four days to assist in the investigation under Section 427 of the Penal Code. The suspect was arrested on July 7 at around 7.15pm by the roadside along Jalan Batu Kawa, with several stones also seized as evidence, he said. Police had received 10 reports related to the stone-throwing incidents, he added. CCTV damaging vehicle Padawan Municipal Council Tan Kai throwing rocks
Borneo Post
30-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Cops nab trio in connection with riot at Kuching convenience store
Screengrab from the viral video shows the rioting in progress. KUCHING (June 30): Three suspects, aged 24 to 33, have been arrested in connection with a riot at a convenience store near Jalan Arang here last night. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi confirmed this when contacted by The Borneo Post today. 'Three suspects aged 24 to 33 have been arrested. No injuries were reported from the riot,' he said. Mohd Irwan said the case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for possessing weapons or missiles at riot. The Section provides for an imprisonment term of up to five years, or a fine, or both upon conviction. A video showing a group of individuals breaking glass windows and some furniture at the convenience store went viral on social media.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
1MDB's lawsuit against me is malicious, former chairman tells court
KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah has told the High Court here that the sovereign wealth fund had bad intentions when it filed the lawsuit against him in May 2021. Mohd Irwan said this was because he was a senior and high-ranking civil servant, holding the post of Finance Ministry secretary-general when Datuk Seri Najib Razak was prime minister and also finance minister. "1MDB's main target was Najib. However, they wanted to blame someone other than him and I was an easy target because of my position as the ministry secretary-general. "1MDB also wanted to sensationalise their case by falsely alleging that I was aligned to Najib and his alleged wrongdoings and that I, somehow, conspired or colluded with Najib in failing in my duties and responsibility to take the relevant steps to investigate the wrongdoers," he said. Mohd Irwan said this in his witness statement when testifying as the second defendant during the hearing of the US$6.59bil lawsuit filed by 1MDB, as plaintiff, against him and former 1MDB chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy for breach of trust and conspiracy. Mohd Irwan, who was former Treasury secretary-general, said the suit was clearly selective prosecution and done only to bring disrepute against him. He said this was clear as he had resigned in 2018 and it was only three years later in 2021 when the government changed hands after the 14th General Election, was the action filed against him. He said that at no point in time from May 2018 till May 2021 was a demand issued against him or was he asked to answer any allegations or given a chance to explain matters belatedly raised against him. "Their conduct of bad faith is further shown when they filed this claim for alleged breach of duties as member of the board but yet, chose not to include the remaining members of the board at that material time, namely Datuk Kamal Mohd Ali and Datuk Seri Norazman Ayob, despite being aware that all decisions were collective decisions and none of the allegations made was a decision that I made on my own accord or attempted to push through without the consensus and approval of the entire board," he said. Mohd Irwan said as a result of the lawsuit, he lost his reputation and his credibility had been tarnished. "I am subject to ridicule and having to defend myself constantly. As a result, it is very difficult for me to continue to hold certain directorships as people are sceptical and weary of the allegations that have been made against me. Apart from that, I had to incur legal expenses in appointing solicitors to defend me," he said. The hearing before Judge Datuk Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah Raja Mohzan continues on May 19. In May 2021, 1MDB filed a lawsuit against Mohd Irwan and Arulkanda, accusing them of breach of trust and conspiracy, which led to losses of US$1.83bil, linked to the company's investment in 1MDB-Petrosaudi Ltd, which was subsequently converted into the Brazen Sky Limited investment, purportedly recoverable from the Bridge Global Fund. 1MDB also alleged that both defendants committed breach of trust and conspiracy by misappropriating US$3.5bil in company funds paid to Aabar Investments and US$1.265bil paid to International Petroleum Investment Company on May 9, 2017. 1MDB further alleged that Mohd Irwan conspired with Arul Kanda to extend his employment agreement, resulting in a payment of RM2,905,200 to Arul Kanda, all while disregarding the company's interests, which ultimately led to financial losses and damages. Consequently, 1MDB is seeking US$6.59bil in damages from both defendants and an additional RM2.9mil from Mohd Irwan related to the extension of the employment agreement. – Bernama
