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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police investigate viral Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza altercation
NIBONG TEBAL: Police have received two reports regarding an altercation involving two men at the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza here, after a video of the incident went viral on social media today. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) District Police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said further investigations were ongoing, and efforts to trace the suspects involved were being carried out by the Criminal Investigation Division (BSJ) of the SPS District Police Headquarters (IPD). 'Police detected a 28-second video that went viral on social media showing a misunderstanding between two road users at the RFID lane of the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza, heading south, at about 5.15 pm today. 'The incident involved a rear-end collision which led to an argument, property damage, as well as allegations of physical assault and criminal intimidation by one of the individuals involved,' he said in a statement tonight. He said the video, which was recorded using a dashboard camera, had gone viral and sparked various reactions from the public. He added that investigations were being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt and Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. Earlier, a video clip had gone viral on social media, showing an argument between two men at the Bukit Tambun Toll Plaza, with one of them, who was only wearing a sarong and a cap, seen attempting to attack using a weapon before both were calmed down by another individual present at the scene.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Police investigating viral Bukit Tambun toll plaza altercation
NIBONG TEBAL: Police have received two reports regarding an altercation involving two men at the Bukit Tambun toll plaza here, after a video of the incident went viral on social media today. Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Superintendent Jay January Siowou said further investigations were ongoing, and efforts to trace the two men involved were being carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department. "Police detected a 28-second video that went viral on social media showing a misunderstanding between two road users at the RFID lane of the Bukit Tambun toll plaza, heading south, about 5.15pm today. "The incident involved a rear-end collision which led to an argument, property damage, as well as allegations of physical assault and criminal intimidation by one of the individuals involved," he said in a statement. He said the video, which was recorded using a dashboard camera, had gone viral and sparked various reactions from the public. He added that investigations were being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt and Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation.
The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Tawau man arrested for beating up wife
KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly beat up his wife after she questioned him for going out to a night entertainment outlet. The 37-year-old woman, who suffered head and body injuries, lodged a police report following the incident that occurred at a hotel in Tawau at about 4.40am on Sunday (May 25). Tawau district police chief Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said initial investigations found that the incident broke out when the victim reprimanded her husband for going out to a night entertainment outlet. He said police arrested the suspect at the Tawau Airport compound at 10.15am the same day," he said in a statement Monday. The suspect is being charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing injury, as well as Section 18(A) of the Domestic Violence Act 1994. ACP Jasmin also disclosed that the suspect had a previous record under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. In separate unrelated case, police arrested a 25-year-old foreigner for allegedly raping his colleague in Lok Bangak, Bagahak in Lahad Datu district on Saturday (May 24). Lahad Datu deputy district police chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said the victim, a local, claimed that she was allegedly raped by the suspect in the bushes at the farm house. Police arrested the suspect at about 10pm on Sunday (May 25) and is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- The Sun
Mounting calls for stronger law to protect disabled children
PUTRAJAYA: PUTRAJAYA: Calls are mounting for the government to introduce a dedicated Child Act for children with disabilities, to ensure stronger protections, reinforced rights and swifter justice, particularly following institutional abuse cases. Senator Isaiah D. Jacob criticised systemic failings in the protection of individuals with disabilities, stating that the government had failed to prioritise their welfare in abuse cases involving these children. His visit yesterday to the Attorney-General's Chambers to submit a memorandum to Attorney-General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar underscored grave concerns over what he described as a miscarriage of justice and a breakdown in the child protection system. He called for a thorough reinvestigation of an abuse case. 'The abuse is not alleged, it is proven. The perpetrator has admitted guilt in open court. Yet instead of being charged under the Child Act 2001, she was charged under a general provision of the Penal Code. 'This raises a deeply troubling question: Are children with disabilities being denied equal protection under our laws? If so, this is not merely a legal oversight, it is institutional discrimination,' he said. The memorandum detailed a confirmed case of physical abuse involving Adam and Anaqi, both with Down syndrome, who were students at a Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) in the area. Medical reports confirmed that Adam sustained injuries consistent with physical abuse. Anaqi was subjected to repeated harm at the same centre, including bruises, head trauma and facial swelling. A teacher from the centre later pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court and was convicted under Section 323 of the Penal Code. She was fined RM2,000, with an alternative option of two months' imprisonment. She opted to pay. Isaiah argued that the failure to apply the Child Act 2001 was a serious concern, noting that Section 31(1)(a) allows for up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to RM20,000 or both, for abuse or neglect. 'We need a special Act to protect children with disabilities. In this case, a child was abused in a rehabilitation centre, yet justice has not been served.' He also urged the ministry to immediately shut down unlicensed and unregistered centres that endanger vulnerable children, stressing that action must not wait until another tragedy occurs. Isaiah revealed that while there are 573 registered PDKs across Malaysia, many others could be operating without proper oversight. 'So far, I've personally investigated and identified one such centre. I'll keep visiting every PDK I can. As a PWD (persons with disabilities) myself, I feel a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of those with disabilities. 'I've written to the ministry and that centre is still operating. That is unacceptable. Why hasn't the ministry shut it down?' He added that many abuse cases go unreported because parents fear retaliation against their children if they speak out. Isaiah also called for separate legal provisions for rehabilitation centres, arguing that their nature differs significantly from regular childcare facilities. 'Children in these facilities are not like other children, so the laws and penalties must reflect that. 'The punishment applied to normal children should not be used for children with disabilities. That is my main point, we need a specific Act to protect children with disabilities.' He urged the Attorney-General's Chambers to review the case thoroughly and ensure that the rights of children with disabilities are fully upheld under the law.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Cops nab man over assault at Kluang petrol station
KLUANG: Police have arrested a 28-year-old man over an altercation outside a petrol station in Parkland here yesterday that was caught on video. District police chief Assistant, Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said the suspect was picked up at 10am today in Taman Berlian Biru under Op Cantas. "The suspect has a record of four narcotics-related offences and a urine test returned positive for methamphetamine," he said in a statement. Investigations revealed that a confrontation between two men in front of the petrol station occurred at 6.15pm yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a sentence of up to one year in prison, a fine, or both. He is also being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which provides for a jail term of up to two years, a fine or both upon conviction. Bahrin said those with information should contact the nearest police station or the Kluang police headquarters at 07-7784222 / 07-7784256, hotline 07-7766822, or 014-3656822. A video circulating on social media showed an altercation between two men, involving a car and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The MPV driver was seen repeatedly kicking the car before leaving the scene.
