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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police seize RM400k contraband cigarettes and liquor in Kulim raid
KULIM: Police seized contraband cigarettes and liquor worth over RM400,000, along with a Ball Python snake, during a raid on a grocery shop in Kulim, Kedah last Thursday. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation was conducted by the Wildlife Crime Bureau and Special Intelligence Investigation team at 11 am. A 35-year-old local man, believed to be the shop owner, was arrested. 'The items seized included 118,520 sticks of untaxed cigarettes, 333 bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages, one Ball Python snake, 62 cylinders of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and RM35,000 in cash. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM416,668,' Azmi said in a statement. The suspect is being investigated under multiple laws, including the Customs Act 1967, Minor Offences Act 1955, Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, and Control of Supplies Act 1961. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Python, smuggled liquor and cigarettes seized in Kulim raid
ALOR STAR: Police have seized over RM400,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes and alcohol, subsidised gas cylinders, and a live python in a multi-agency raid on a sundry shop in Kulim. The joint operation on July 17 was led by the Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation Unit (WCB/PSK) of Bukit Aman's Internal Security and Public Order Department, and involved the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, and the Kulim Municipal Council (MPK). A 35-year-old local man was arrested during the raid. Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said intelligence gathering led the team to the premises, where they found 118,520 sticks of untaxed cigarettes and 333 bottles and cans of untaxed liquor. Authorities also confiscated a live ball python, 62 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, and RM35,000 in cash. "The total estimated value of the seized items stands at RM416,668, including RM365,168 in untaxed goods, RM15,500 in LPG cylinders, RM1,000 for the wildlife seizure, and RM35,000 in cash," he said in a statement today. The case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967, Minor Offences Act 1955, Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, Control of Supplies Act 1961, and local government by-laws for operating without a valid business licence. Azmi said the operation was part of an ongoing nationwide effort to tackle smuggling, leakage of subsidised goods, and the illegal wildlife trade. "From Jan 1 to July 17 this year, the WCB/PSK unit has carried out 171 operations nationwide, arresting 301 individuals and seizing items including smuggled goods, illicit wildlife, imitation firearms and electronic waste, with total seizures exceeding RM541 million," he added.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Cops Seize Contraband Cigarettes, Liquor Worth Over RM400,000 In Kulim Raid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) – Police seized contraband cigarettes and liquor worth over RM400,000, along with a Ball Python snake, during a raid on a grocery shop in Kulim, Kedah last Thursday. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the 11 am operation, carried out by the Wildlife Crime Bureau / Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK), led to the arrest of a 35-year-old local man believed to be the shop owner. "The items seized included 118,520 sticks of untaxed cigarettes, 333 bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages, one Ball Python snake, 62 cylinders of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and RM35,000 in cash. The total value of the seizure is estimated at RM416,668," he said in a statement today.
Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
PM Anwar: Malaysia has yet to receive info on Jho Low's whereabouts
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia has not received any information regarding claims that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low (picture), is currently residing in Shanghai, China, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he would check on the matter regarding the central figure in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal — who is said to be using a fake Australian passport — with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. 'I have no information, we have yet to receive anything. Let me check. I've read (the media reports). I need to verify with the Home Minister,' he told reporters briefly after attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the MADANI Complex in Teluk Kumbar here today. Anwar was commenting on several media reports claiming that Jho Low, who is being hunted by international authorities, is believed to be living in an upscale area of Shanghai using a forged Australian passport. The revelation was made by investigative journalists Bradley Hope and Tom Wright — renowned for exposing the global 1MDB financial scandal — in a special episode of Finding Jho Low: Live with Bradley Hope & Tom Wright, on Friday. The 1MDB scandal, one of the world's largest financial scandals, saw Jho Low identified as the mastermind, accused of embezzling US$7.65 billion (RM35 billion). — BERNAMA
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
KK antique shop houses rare 18th-century gong
The gong believed to be over 100 years old.-Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (July 19): Tucked away in a narrow lane amid the bustle of Kota Kinabalu, a small, unassuming shop houses a silent relic from a bygone era, a gong believed to be over 100 years old, possibly predating World War II. The writer had the opportunity to meet Stella Tay and Sue Chong Hartley, close friends in their 50s who co-own the antique store, where they explained that the gong stands out for its distinctive design, unlike the more common versions seen today. According to Tay, the remarkable piece of history originally belonged to her mother's close friend and had been passed down through generations before the owner decided to part with it. It is now available for sale at RM35,000 to collectors interested in preserving such a piece. 'What makes this gong special is its design. It features three raised dragon heads that appear 3D (three-dimensional) on the surface. Most other gongs only have flat dragon images,' she said. Weighing nearly 10 kg, the gong is believed to have been crafted in the Borneo islands sometime between the 18th and 19th centuries. Tay added that the gong meets museum standards and has even attracted offers, but she hopes it will remain in Sabah before potentially being acquired by collectors from abroad. Tay said the gong's design, marked by strong Chinese cultural influences, particularly the dragon, a symbol of strength, honour, success, and prosperity, caught the attention of museum authorities. Measuring about 50 centimetres in diameter, the gong also features a crocodile motif along its edges. These design elements reflect the historical migration of Chinese communities to Sabah in the 19th century, when the British North Borneo Company actively encouraged the influx of Chinese labourers into tobacco and rubber plantations, as well as the logging, trade and mining sectors. This wave of migration eventually led to the establishment of Chinese settlements in urban centres such as Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Kudat. Chong, meanwhile, noted that although little is known about the gong's exact manufacturing process, her research, particularly the writings of antique collector and dealer Michael Backman, suggests it may have been made using the lost wax method, a traditional metal casting technique. She explained that in this process, wax is first shaped into the desired form, then coated with a heat-resistant material. Once hardened, the wax is melted and drained, leaving a hollow mould that is then filled with molten metal to form the final piece. Tay, who co-founded the antique business with Chong in 2020 at an art space before relocating to their current premises in April, believes the relic is likely the only one of its kind in Sabah that is over 100 years old. 'Most dragon motifs are flat, but this one is raised. You can actually feel the dragon heads. It also comes with a rope or chain for hanging,' she said. In Sabah, the gong holds deep cultural significance and is strongly tied to traditional music among various ethnic communities, who view it as a symbol of unity, respect, and cultural identity. The Kadazandusun use it in ritual ceremonies and festive gatherings; the Murut feature the gong sembilan (nine gongs) in celebrations, animistic rites and for signalling; while the Bajau include it as part of their betitik performances, which blend multiple traditional instruments. Chong added that the gong in their possession was most likely used as a signalling tool, to summon people or convey important announcements, rather than for music. 'If it were part of a musical set, there would usually be more than one gong,' she explained. She noted that modern gongs come in various sizes and are typically played alongside other traditional instruments to create rhythmic, harmonious melodies. Reflecting on their journey, Tay and Chong said their decision to start the business five years ago was driven by a shared passion for collecting vintage items, a way to preserve the past for younger generations while rekindling childhood memories of their own. Tay said many young visitors to their shop, aptly named Old Soul Vintage, are often thrilled to discover the charm of these bygone treasures. The store also offers a range of vintage collectibles, including rotary telephones, typewriters, suitcases, cast-iron irons, novels, cassette tapes and film cameras. 'Most of them have never seen these antiques before. Our collection includes pieces sourced not only from Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia, but also from abroad,' she said. The shop donates a portion of its proceeds from sales to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).-Bernama
