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Borneo Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Bodybuilding brothers shine at Mr PDRM 2025
Joseph, flanked by Hilarry (right) and Mohd Izuwan, during the Bodybuilding Under-65kg battle. — Photo courtesy of Shamsul Aqbary KUCHING (May 25): Sharing the stage at the finals of Mr Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) 2025 in Johor Bahru was a memorable experience for brothers, Joseph and Hilarry Ladi. It was even more exciting when Joseph, 38, was announced winner of the Bodybuilding Under-65kg Class, while Hilarry, 44, placed first runner-up. At third place was Constable Mohd Izuwan Ahmad from Penang. 'At first, not many knew that we're brothers until the emcee announced the finalists of this category. 'When they realised it, the spectators cheered and shouted our names, which was very exciting,' said Joseph when contacted via WhatsApp today. The athlete, who hails from Kampung Seratau and is based at the Padawan District police headquarters, regarded his Johor win as boosting his preparations for Mr Asia 2025 Championships, to take place in Bangkok, Thailand this August. 'Perhaps I'd take a short Gawai break, but after that, my intensive training resumes,' said Joseph, who has been in the police force since 2010. Joseph accepts the trophy and medal from Special Branch Deputy Director I Datuk Ahmad Ramdzan Daud. — Photo courtesy of Shamsul Aqbary In his Mr Asia debut last year in Indonesia, Joseph brought home bronze medal from the Bodybuilding Under-65kg category. Earlier in that year, at the Southeast Asian Championships in Laos, he clinched gold in the same category. Mr PDRM 2025, which concluded last Saturday, had announced the Sarawak Police Contingent as the overall champion with a collection of one gold, two silver and one bronze medals – earning them the coveted Inspector-General of Police Cup. Mohd Al Badrul Abu and Mohamad Al-Iqbal Rozlan contributed the silver and bronze medals, respectively, from the Athletic Physique Above-170cm category. In the Pahang edition last year, Sarawak also lifted the overall championship trophy. This year, Mr PDRM gathered 118 athletes representing 16 police contingents from all over the country. lead Mr Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) 2025
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Raid on Miri house sees cops seize ecstasy worth RM137,064, arrest two suspects for trafficking
Mohd Farhan (centre) is flanked by Miri deputy police chief Supt Nurashyikin Abdullah (left) and Radzani. MIRI (May 19): A raid on a house at Jalan Taman Delight Utama here on May 12 saw police seize 117,064 grammes of powder suspected to be ecstasy and 400 tablets believed to be ecstasy weighing 146 grammes. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah told a press conference today that during the raid police arrested a foreign national. 'On May 12, approximately 9pm, a raid on a house at Jalan Taman Delight Utama conducted by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department of the Sarawak Police Contingent headquarters saw the arrest of a 44-year-old male foreign national. 'The team also seized approximately 117,064 grammes of suspected ecstasy powder and 146 grammes, that is equivalent to 400 tablets, suspected to be ecstasy pills, with a total estimated value of RM137,064,' he said. Mohd Farhan said at around 11am the following day, the narcotics team arrested a 43-year-old local man at the same location in connection with the same case. He said police also seized a saloon car estimated to be worth RM50,000 and jewellery valued at RM34,638.80. Urine tests on both suspects returned positive for drugs. He revealed that the local suspect has prior criminal records, while the foreign suspect did not. Mohd Farhan said the two were part of a syndicate, which used the house to store drugs. The foreign suspect acted as the storekeeper, while the local suspect was the runner responsible for distributing drugs around Miri, he said. 'The foreign suspect received a monthly wage of RM1,500 and a commission of between RM500 and RM1,000, while the local suspect was paid RM200 for each delivery,' Mohd Farhan said. Both suspects were placed on a seven-day remand order, which will end on May 20 and May 21 respectively. Mohd Farhan shows packets containing ecstasy. Mohd Farhan said the drugs seized are sufficient to supply 177,464 addicts. He thanked the public for the tip-off and pledged police would continue to track down remaining members of the syndicate. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking. The Sections provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and if not sentenced to death, shall be punished with a minimum 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. Those with information on drug-related cases can contact 012-2087222 or investigating officer ASP Radzani Rasit on 085-432222, or head to the nearest police station.
