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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Man arrested after allegedly firing homemade shotgun over water pump dispute in Selangau
The suspect is arrested by police at a farm house in Nanga Pelugau. MUKAH (July 27): A 48-year-old local man has been arrested for allegedly discharging a homemade shotgun (locally known as a 'bakakuk') following a domestic misunderstanding in Nanga Pelugau, Ulu Balingian, Selangau. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that police received a report at 9.55am on July 26 from a 36-year-old man, who claimed that his relative had fired a shot in an oil palm plantation area using a homemade firearm. 'Acting on intelligence, a team from the Mukah District Criminal Investigation Division arrested the suspect at around 10.30pm the same day at a farm house in Nanga Pelugau,' he said, adding that police also seized a homemade shotgun hidden within the plantation. He said the suspect, who works as a farmer, was brought to the Mukah District Police Headquarters for investigation. Muhamad Rizal said initial findings revealed that the motive behind the incident was a warning shot fired due to a misunderstanding involving the loss of a water pump. He added that the suspect has been remanded for two days, until July 29, to assist in investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960 for unlawful possession of a firearm, and Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for discharging a firearm in a prohibited area. discharge homemade shotgun lead Nangau Pelugau Selangau
Daily Express
21-07-2025
- Daily Express
Suspect held over car damage, knife threat
Published on: Monday, July 21, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: TAWAU: A 44-year-old local was arrested for allegedly scratching his neighbour's car and threatening him with a knife in Taman Ria 3 last Friday. Acting Tawau District Police Chief Supt Champin Piuh said the victim lodged a police report. Advertisement Champin said the victim confronted the suspect, who then reacted aggressively by brandishing a knife, causing the victim to fear for his safety. Following the report lodged at the Tawau Police Station at about 3.15pm, a team from the District Criminal Investigation Department (BSJ) arrested the suspect. 'The suspect lives next door to the complainant. During the raid, we also seized a knife believed to have been used in the incident,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 427 for mischief causing property damage. Background checks revealed the suspect has two prior records under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Special Preventive Measures Act 1985 (Act 316). * 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
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Travel agent who allegedly threatened couple in Japan arrested in Sepang
KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old travel agent was arrested at a restaurant in Sepang yesterday for allegedly threatening a husband and wife in Japan in January. The suspect was arrested following a police report lodged by the victims on Jan 28 after they returned from Japan. Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said the suspect is known to the victims through a different travel agency. "Preliminary investigations showed that the motive behind the incident stemmed from dissatisfaction over the management of bringing tourists to Japan. "The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which carries a jail term, a fine, or both upon conviction," he said when contacted today. Norhizam said the suspect was arrested at 5pm yesterday, and a remand application will be made at the Sepang magistrate's court today. "The investigation papers will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor's office to decide on the next course of action." He added that the investigation pertains to the case of intimidation that took place in Sepang. Earlier, the victim, who is also a tour guide, Noornabilla Azemi, 36, claimed she was assaulted, had her head slammed against a bed frame, and received death threats from the suspect. The incident was reportedly witnessed by her husband at a friend's rented house in Japan on Jan 24. She said she and her husband were in Japan at the time to handle a group of Malaysian tourists in Tokyo under the assignment of a local travel agency. "I have known the suspect for two years and had previously been offered work as a tour guide through him. "However, I did not expect him to resort to violence simply because he was unhappy that I had supposedly entered an area in Japan he considered his territory. "During the incident, my husband, Mohamad Zhaza Mohamad, 34, along with a Malaysian friend living in Tokyo, was also assaulted," she said.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Shila Amzah's alleged verbal attack case referred to DPP for action
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation paper regarding singer Shila Amzah's allegation of being verbally attacked by a legendary male singer during a concert rehearsal will be forwarded to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's Office for further action. Kuala Lumpur Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed that authorities are finalising the report. 'So far, the police have recorded the statements of four individuals, including the complainant, to assist in the investigation,' he said in a statement. The case is being probed under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation following Shila Amzah's police report filed at the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters last Thursday. – Bernama
Daily Express
14-07-2025
- Daily Express
Shop owner attacked by woman, 4 men over rental
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Jasmin said following the report, police arrested the 36-year-old woman suspect and her 27-year-old accomplice at around 4.30pm at the Tawau District Police Headquarters (IPD) on the same day. TAWAU: A shop owner was attacked by a woman and a group of four men allegedly upset over the non-renewal of a shop rental contract in an incident at Taman Semarak on Saturday. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the incident was reported to have occurred when the victim, a 36-year-old woman, was inside her premises in the area. 'The female suspect is said to have struck the victim and also threatened to burn down the shop, warning that she would not let the owner off if they ran into each other outside,' he said on Sunday. Jasmin said following the report, police arrested the 36-year-old woman suspect and her 27-year-old accomplice at around 4.30pm at the Tawau District Police Headquarters (IPD) on the same day. Preliminary police investigations revealed that the incident is believed to have stemmed from a dispute over the shop rental contract, which is set to expire this August. 'Checks on the main female suspect showed she did not have any prior criminal record, while the male suspect has four past records involving drug offenses and mischief,' he said. Jasmin said he case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 323 for causing injury. He also urged the public not to take matters into their own hands to resolve disputes, but instead to refer issues to the authorities to avoid any unwanted incidents. * 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
