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Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
Foreigner held with multiple ID cards, birth certificate
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Cops inspecting the suspect. TAWAU: Police arrested a foreigner suspected of possessing another person's MyKad at a lodging, here, Friday. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the suspect was apprehended during a crime prevention patrol. 'The police team, led by Inspector Hamka Ab Rashid, detained the man after finding him acting suspiciously in front of a building,' he said on Sunday. Jasmin said the suspect attempted to flee when officers tried to inspect him but was caught by the on-duty personnel. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect verbally claimed to have identification documents, but checks confirmed that the documents did not belong to him. 'The police team arrested the suspect after finding two MyKad cards, a MyKid and a birth certificate under another person's name in his wallet,' he said. Advertisement Further investigation found that the man was a foreigner without valid identification documents permitting him to stay in the country. The suspect and the seized items were taken to the Tawau District Police Headquarters for further action after verifying that the documents did not belong to him. * 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
23-05-2025
- Daily Express
Extortion via phone call: Tawau man held
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Jasmin said a team from the Criminal Investigation Department at the Tawau District Police Headquarters arrested the suspect to assist with the investigation. TAWAU: Police detained a man suspected of being involved in extortion through a telephone call. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the victim lodged a report after giving in to the suspect's threats. 'The 39-year-old suspect accused the victim of disturbing his business and threatened to cut off the victim's head,' he said, Thursday. Jasmin said the victim out of fear transferred RM3,000 to a bank account registered under the business name. 'However, after the transaction, the suspect contacted the victim again and demanded additional RM1,500 to resolve the issue,' he added. Jasmin said a team from the Criminal Investigation Department at the Tawau District Police Headquarters arrested the suspect to assist with the investigation. Advertisement The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, or a fine, or caning, or two of these penalties. 'A check of the suspect's criminal record revealed that he had previously been convicted under the same section and was wanted in other states,' 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
20-05-2025
- Daily Express
Syabu worth RM87,000 seized at Tawau airport, two arrested
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Jasmin (centre) displaying the seized items at the Tawau District Police Headquarters. TAWAU: Police seized RM87,000 worth of syabu smuggled from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tawau Airport on Saturday. Tawau Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said two suspects, a 44-year-old man from Perak and a 21-year-old from Sarawak, were arrested. "The 2.5kg of syabu was hidden in a biscuit tin, plastic noodle packaging, and food mix inside a suitcase," he said. Police also confiscated three mobile phones, two red and black suitcases, a vacuum sealer, and a water bottle for further investigation. The case is being probed under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Efforts are ongoing to trace the drug distribution network involved. * 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
02-05-2025
- Daily Express
Motorcyclist in viral video a habitual traffic offender: Cops
Published on: Thursday, May 01, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 01, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Screenshot from the viral video showing the suspected motorcyclist attempts to flee a police inspection. TAWAU: The motorcyclist in a viral video who allegedly attempted to flee from police inspection at Mile 4 Jalan Apas on Monday had also committed several traffic offences previously. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said when checked, the 28-year-old suspect was also found to have four summonses issued to him. He said the incident occurred at around 7.50am while two traffic officers from the Tawau District Police Headquarters (IPD) were on duty managing traffic. 'While the police was on duty to ensure smooth traffic flow, a motorcyclist suddenly stopped in a suspicious manner. 'When officers attempted to conduct an inspection, the motorcyclist panicked and suddenly accelerated, causing one of the officers to fall,' Jasmin said in a media statement on Tuesday. A video recording of the incident went viral on social media at around 10.23am, showing the motorcyclist trying to evade the police inspection. He also advised the public to cooperate with officers when inspections are being carried out. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
29-04-2025
- Daily Express
Man found dead in drain near Tawau commercial centre
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: TAWAU: A man was found dead in a water-filled drain near Ba Zhong Commercial Centre around 12.30 PM on today. The location, along Jalan Tawau Lama, connects the town centre to Jalan Damai and Kampung Titingan. The body was first spotted by the public, who alerted Tawau District Police Headquarters (IPD) and the Fire and Rescue Department. The man, fully clothed in a short-sleeved shirt and black pants, had facial injuries. The discovery caused traffic congestion as crowds gathered before police arrived to control the situation. Media personnel were asked to leave, and no official statement has been issued by IPD Tawau so far. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
