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New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police wrap up probe into viral office assault clip
SERI ALAM: Police have completed investigations into a viral clip showing a man roughing up a woman inside an office in Taman Kota Masa, Pasir Gudang here earlier this month. The 51-second clip, which surfaced on Facebook, showed the man confronting and manhandling a female worker in what appeared to be a workplace setting. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the case was reported by the 34-year-old woman in the clip on May 15 at 5.53pm. "She claimed the incident took place at 1.05pm that same day at an office in Taman Kota Masai," he said in a statement today. The case is investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a maximum one-year jail term, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. Sohaimi confirmed that investigations were completed and the case file was referred to the state deputy public prosecutor's office yesterday for further instructions. "We urge the public not to speculate or spread unverified information. Let the due process take its course." He also called for public cooperation, adding that any further information can be directed to investigation officer Inspector Muhammad Izzat Syafiq Zamziba at 014-924 2724 or via the Seri Alam police hotline at 07-386 4222.
The Star
29-05-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a woman assaulted in an office in Johor?
REPORTS of violence can often stir public concern and curiosity. Recently, a viral video showed a woman being dragged from her seat and assaulted at an office in Johor. Did such an incident happen as claimed? Verdict: TRUE Police confirmed that they have received a report in connection to a viral video where a woman was seen being assaulted in an office. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak that the police received a report from the 34-year-old woman at 5.53pm on May 15. "The woman, who is a local, reported that the incident shown in the video took place at about 1.05pm the same day in an office in Taman Kota Masai, Pasir Gudang. 'The case has been investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, and investigation papers have been submitted to the state Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action," he said in a statement. ACP Mohd Sohaimi said that if convicted, the suspect could receive fines of up to RM2,000, or one year jail term or both. 'We would also like to urge the public not to speculate or spread false information about the case,' he said, adding that those with information could channel it to investigating officer Insp Muhammad Izzat Syafiq Zamziba. In the 51-second video, a man can be seen attacking the woman, including dragging her from her seat, causing her to fall. He is also seen pulling and pushing her several times in the video, which appears to be from a closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.
The Star
17-05-2025
- The Star
Woman killed in Johor after her motorcycle collides with lorry
JOHOR BARU: A 25-year-old woman was killed after the motorcycle she was on collided with a lorry in Ulu Tiram here. Seri Alam OCPD Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the accident involving the motorcycle and lorry was believed to have happened at around 6.20am on Saturday (May 17). 'Initial investigations found that the lorry, driven by a 40-year-old local man, was heading towards Pekan Tiram when the motorcyclist suddenly veered into the opposite lane. 'The lorry driver was unable to brake in time and collided with the motorcycle. The impact caused the motorcyclist to be thrown off her motorcycle,' he said in a statement on Saturday. He added that the woman suffered serious head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the lorry driver, who tested negative for drugs, was not injured. He said that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. ACP Sohaimi also urged those with information or who witnessed the incident to contact the police at 07-386 4222 to assist in the investigation.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Two arrested in Ulu Tiram viral road rage incident
SERI ALAM: Two men were arrested yesterday over a viral road rage incident involving a lorry driver in Ulu Tiram that sparked public outrage online. The 44-second video clip, uploaded on Facebook, showed the duo confronting and threatening the lorry driver, allegedly over a traffic misunderstanding on May 11 at 1.30pm. Police investigations revealed the altercation stemmed from the lorry driver's sudden lane change and delayed use of turn signals. Seri Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said both suspects, aged between 18 and 21, were picked up at 4.30pm yesterday (May 12) in Ulu Tiram. "One of the suspects was found with a wooden baton, which he allegedly used to threaten the victim during the confrontation," he said in a statement today. Checks revealed that one of the suspects had a prior criminal record. However, both tested negative for drugs. The suspects have been remanded for four days until May 16 to facilitate investigations under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which carries a jail term of up to seven years or a fine or both, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misuse of network facilities. Sohaimi urged those with information on the incident to contact investigation officer Inspector Muhammad Izzat Syafiq at 014-92427274 or the Seri Alam control centre at 07-3871422 or 07-3861422.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Two women caught on camera stealing, unboxing parcels in Johor
SERI ALAM: Two women were filmed fumbling through excuses after being confronted for allegedly stealing parcels from two homes in Bandar Seri Alam. A one-minute-and-31-second video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows a man questioning the women after allegedly catching them red-handed with delivery packages which had been opened. Initially claiming the parcels were theirs, the duo eventually admitted to pinching them from nearby houses after repeated questioning. The man, who recorded the incident, then calmly ordered the pair to return the parcels to where they belonged. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said a police report was lodged by a 44-year-old man on the theft, which took place on May 9 at 3.49pm. "Investigations to identify the courier company, the rightful owners of the parcels, and the suspects involved are underway," he said in a statement yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network services. Members of the public with information are urged to contact investigation officer Sergeant Mohamad Haikal Kamarulzaman at 018-9584479 or the Seri Alam police headquarters at 07-3864222.
