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Borneo Post
18 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Foreigner arrested for alleged sexual harassment of student
The suspect arrested for the alleged sexual harassment of a female student in Putatan. PENAMPANG (July 30): Police have arrested a foreign man suspected of sexually harassing a female student in Putatan recently. Penampang District Police Chief, Superintendent Sammy Newton, said the 34-year-old suspect was apprehended by police in Putatan around 6pm on Monday following public tip-offs and police intelligence. 'Based on a police report lodged on June 22, further investigations were carried out, which led to the arrest of the suspect believed to be involved in the case,' he said in a statement. The suspect is currently being remanded for investigation under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. Sammy thanked members of the public for their cooperation, which contributed to the arrest, and urged continued support in helping police combat crime in the area.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Foreigner held over molest of student
Published on: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: A 34-year-old Pakistani was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a female student in Putatan, following a police report lodged last month. The case went viral on social media. Acting on public information and intelligence, a team from the Putatan Police Station tracked down the suspect in Putatan at 6pm on Monday (July 28). District Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton thanked the public for channelling information about the suspect. The suspect is currently under remand. The case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences against Children Act 2017, which carries penalties of imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
Local arrested for drugs in Penampang
Published on: Monday, July 28, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 28, 2025 Text Size: The suspect being detained. PENAMPANG: Police arrested a 40-year-old local man and confiscated 70.32 grams of suspected methamphetamine (Syabu) worth RM10,500 in a drug bust here, Saturday. Police conducted the raid at around 4.30pm and found seven transparent plastic packets containing crystalline substances believed to be Syabu. The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine/amphetamine in a urine test. Penampang District Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton warned the public against drug involvement and urged cooperation in reporting illegal activities. 'Substance abuse and trafficking are serious crimes. We will continue enforcement to protect the community,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
03-07-2025
- Daily Express
Man and woman held for drugs
Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 Text Size: The local duo (marked X) detained to facilitate investigations. PENAMPANG: A man and woman were detained in a drug raid at Kampung Nosoob, Jalan Towering, with police seizing methamphetamine worth about RM2,500, here, Tuesday. Police conducted the operation at about 4.30pm as part of their Ops Gempur. During the raid, police discovered a transparent plastic packet containing 50.5 grammes of crystal substance suspected to be methamphetamine (syabu). The local duo, a 55-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, both tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. Police also confiscated two vehicles and RM1,800 in cash during the operation. Both suspects are currently under remand for investigations. Penampang District Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton urged members of the public with information about criminal activities or drug-related matters to contact the nearest police station. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
02-07-2025
- The Star
Couple nabbed in Penampang, KK during drug raid
KOTA KINABALU: A husband and wife have been arrested in possession of suspected syabu (methamphetamine) during a drug raid at Kampung Nosoob in Penampang on Monday afternoon (June 30). The local couple, aged 54 and 55, were detained by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Penampang district police headquarters around 4.30pm. Penampang district police chief, Supt Sammy Newton, said a search led to the discovery of a clear plastic packet containing crystal-like substances believed to be methamphetamine, weighing approximately 50.5g. Police also seized two vehicles and RM1,800 in cash. He said the street value of the seized drugs is estimated at RM2,500. 'Initial urine tests confirmed that both suspects tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine,' Newton said in a statement on Wednesday (July 2). The case is investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a mandatory death sentence or life imprisonment with at least 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. The couple is also being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the same act for drug use and is currently under remand. Newton urged the public to report any information related to drug abuse or criminal activities to the nearest police station. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
