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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Police seize 46kg of ganja worth RM142,600 in Penang bust
GEORGE TOWN: A bust at a ganja storage facility uncovered 46kg of drugs worth RM142,600. The operation by the Northeast district Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department ran from 10pm on Friday to 7am on Saturday. It covered several locations. State police chief Comm Datuk Azizee Ismail said the operation found the drugs at two homes and in a Toyota Alphard. "The seizures included 30 compressed blocks of ganja weighing 29.94kg and 16 additional blocks weighing 16.17kg. "In total, the drugs could supply up to 92,000 uses," he added. Comm Azizee said five local men aged 38 to 56 were arrested. "They are believed to have been active in ganja distribution since February 2025," he said. "Urine tests showed four suspects were positive for tetrahydrocannabinol and one for methamphetamine," he said. "Checks also revealed that two suspects have prior drug-related cases in their criminal record," he added. "All five men were remanded for seven days from Saturday to August 22 to assist investigations," said Comm Azizee. He said two vehicles worth RM47,000 were confiscated under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988. "This brings the total value of drugs and seized assets to RM189,600," he added. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Upon conviction, it carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment, plus a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Penang cops bust ganja storage facility, seize RM142,600 in drugs
GEORGE TOWN: Police have uncovered a ganja storage facility and seized drugs worth RM142,600 in raids at several locations in the state capital here. The operation, carried out by the northeast district police headquarters' Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, began at 10pm on Friday and ended at 7am on Saturday. Five Malaysian men, aged between 38 and 56, were arrested. They are believed to have been actively involved in ganja distribution since February. State police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said inspections led to the discovery of 46kg of ganja at two residential premises and in a Toyota Alphard. "The seizures included 30 compressed blocks of ganja weighing 29,948g and 16 additional compressed blocks weighing 16kg. In total, the drugs could supply up to 92,000 users," he said in a statement today. Azizee said urine tests showed that four of the suspects tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and one for methamphetamine. "Further checks also revealed that two suspects have prior drug-related criminal records." All five have been remanded for seven days from Aug 16 to 22 to assist investigations. Police also confiscated two vehicles worth RM47,000 under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988 — a Perodua Bezza valued at RM32,000 and a Honda Accord worth RM15,000. "This brings the total value of the drugs and seized assets to RM189,600," Azizee added. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Chelsea keeper Petrovic joins Bournemouth
LONDON: Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic joined Bournemouth in a deal worth a reported £25 million (RM142 million) today. Petrovic agreed a contract that will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until June 2030. The 25-year-old had been at Chelsea since joining from MLS side New England Revolution in 2023. Petrovic, who spent last season on loan at French team Strasbourg, made 31 appearances for the west London club. "I'm really happy to be here. I came to Bournemouth because I want to grow and I want to play at the best level," the Serbia international said. "Together with this club, with these facilities, I think we can achieve it. I want to help the team get the results, improve every day and be a better player." Bournemouth had Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea last season. The Spain keeper has since joined Arsenal on a permanent basis, while Cherries back-up Mark Travers signed for Everton on Tuesday. - AFP
New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Former international school staff claims trial to cheating, CBT involving over RM142,000
KUALA LUMPUR: A former employee of an international school pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM142,354.10 belonging to the school. A. Komala, 33, who served as a parent liaison executive and personal assistant at the time, is accused of misappropriating the sum for personal use at the school located in Persiaran Stonor, Dang Wangi, between June 11 and 28 last year. She was charged under Section 408 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between one and 14 years, whipping and a fine, upon conviction. Komala also faces two counts of cheating two Japanese men by deceiving them into believing that the school fee invoices she issued for their children were legitimate. The alleged deception prompted the victims to transfer RM94,509 and RM47,845.10 respectively into a bank account under a company owned by the accused's husband — payments they would not have made had they not been misled. The offences were allegedly committed at the same place and during the same period. The cheating charges were framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine, upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Noor Syafina Mohd Radzuan proposed bail at RM30,000 with one surety for all charges, while defence counsel Kelvinder Singh Sindhu appealed for a lower amount, citing that the accused is financially supporting her family. Judge Azrul Darus allowed bail at RM30,000 with one surety and set July 15 for mention.
The Star
11-06-2025
- The Star
Ex-international school employee claims trial to cheating, CBT involving over RM142,000
KUALA LUMPUR: A former employee of an international school has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to three charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM142,354.10. A. Komala, 33, who served as a parent liaison executive and personal assistant at the time, is accused of misappropriating the sum for personal use at the school located on Persiaran Stonor, Dang Wangi, from June 11 to 28, 2024. She was charged under Section 408 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of between one and 14 years, whipping and a fine, upon conviction. Komala also faces two counts of cheating two Japanese men by deceiving them into believing that the school fee invoices she issued for their children were legitimate. The alleged deception prompted the victims to transfer RM94,509 and RM47,845.10 respectively into a bank account under a company owned by the accused's husband. The offences were allegedly committed at the same place and during the same period. The cheating charges were framed under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of between one and 10 years, whipping and a fine, upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Noor Syafina Mohd Radzuan proposed bail at RM30,000 with one surety for all charges, while defence counsel Kelvinder Singh Sindhu appealed for a lower amount, citing that the accused is financially supporting her family. Judge Azrul Darus allowed bail at RM30,000 with one surety and set July 15 for mention. – Bernama
