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New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Two cops held for allegedly soliciting bribes to cover up criminal activities
KUALA TERENGGANU: Two policemen have been arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totalling RM5,000 in exchange for not taking action against gambling and drug-related offences. The two men, stationed at a district police headquarters in Terengganu, were detained yesterday afternoon when they turned up to give statements at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) state office. According to sources, the first suspect, in his 50s, is believed to have received RM3,000 around August last year to avoid acting on gambling and narcotics activities. The second suspect, in his 40s, is suspected of soliciting and accepting RM2,000 in bribes between December 2022 and May 2023 to avoid taking action on narcotics-related offences. Both allegedly received the bribes in cash and through bank transfers. They have been remanded for seven days starting today to assist in investigations, following a remand order issued by Judge Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli. Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the arrests, adding that the cases are being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. - Bernama
The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
Two policemen suspected of soliciting bribes remanded for one week
KUALA TERENGGANU: Two police personnel have been remanded for seven days starting today on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM5,000 in return for covering up gambling and drug activities. The remand order against the two male suspects, who are working at one of the Terengganu district police headquarters (IPD), was issued by Magistrate Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli after granting an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). According to sources, initial investigations found that the first suspect, who is in his 50s, is believed to have solicited and accepted a bribe of RM3,000 from an individual around August last year in return for not taking action on gambling and narcotics offences. 'Meanwhile, the second suspect, who is in his 40s, was remanded on suspicion of soliciting and accepting a bribe of RM2,000 between December 2022 and May 2023 in order to avoid taking action on narcotics offences from an individual. 'Both suspects are suspected of receiving bribes in cash and transactions to their respective bank accounts,' he said. They were detained between 12.30 and 2 pm yesterday when they appeared to give statements at the Terengganu MACC office. Meanwhile, Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid when contacted confirmed the arrests and said the cases were being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
The Star
05-05-2025
- The Star
Two policemen suspected of soliciting bribes remanded for one week
KUALA TERENGGANU: Two police personnel have been remanded for seven days starting Monday (May 5) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM5,000 in return for covering up gambling and drug activities. The remand order against the two male suspects, who are working at one of the Terengganu district police headquarters (IPD), was issued by Magistrate Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) granted an application. According to sources, initial investigations found that the first suspect, who is in his 50s, was believed to have solicited and accepted a bribe of RM3,000 from an individual around August last year in return for not taking action on gambling and narcotics offences. "Meanwhile, the second suspect, who is in his 40s, was remanded on suspicion of soliciting and accepting a bribe of RM2,000 between December 2022 and May 2023 to avoid taking action on narcotics offences from an individual. "Both suspects are suspected of receiving bribes in cash and transactions to their respective bank accounts," he said. They were detained between 12.30 and 2pm on Sunday (May 4) when they appeared to give statements at the Terengganu MACC office. Meanwhile, Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the arrests when contacted and said the cases were being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Labourer charged with physical sexual assault against niece
KUALA TERENGGANU: A man was charged in the Sessions Court here today with committing physical sexual assault against his 13-year-old niece. The 40-year-old labourer claimed trial to the charge, which was read to him before Judge Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli. According to the charge, he allegedly committed the offence at a village in the district at around 7.30am on April 18. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years' imprisonment and whipping, upon conviction. The court fixed May 21 for mention and set bail at RM10,000. Prosecuting officer Inspector Bukhori Mat Zain prosecuted the case.
