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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Muar cops: Influencer and brother probed for faking disappearance, car dumped in river before fleeing
MUAR, July 19 — Police are reportedly investigating an influencer and his brother for allegedly providing false information and staging a disappearance for personal gain. Muar police chief Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said a 30-year-old man lodged a report on July 15, claiming his 38-year-old brother went missing after travelling to Muar to repair his vehicle. 'Investigations revealed that the victim is believed to have submerged his wife's car in Sungai Tui, Lenga, before fleeing to a neighbouring country,' he was quoted saying by The Star. 'His younger brother later admitted to conspiring with him and pretending to carry out a search effort to mislead the police,' he added. The police launched a missing persons investigation and a search and rescue operation following the report. Authorities later found discrepancies in the statements provided and concluded that the disappearance was staged. Statements from both men have been recorded, and police are awaiting an order from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to proceed with further investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 182 of the Penal Code for giving false information to a public servant and Section 109 for abetment. If convicted, the suspects could face up to six months in jail, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both. Raiz Mukhliz also reminded the public that false police reports waste resources and can hinder real emergencies. It was previously reported that influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, also known as Ija, had gone missing. More than 70 policemen were involved in the four-day search and rescue operation via land, sea, and air.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Missing influencer: Rescuers fail to find new leads, search in Muar's Sungai Tui called off after four days
MUAR, July 18 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, who was reported missing on Monday after the vehicle he was driving plunged into Sungai Tui, Lenga, here, was called off today after rescuers failed to find any new leads. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the Incident Command Post (PKTK) at the scene had also been closed as the search for the 38-year-old victim entered its fourth day. He said the operation, launched after a partially submerged car was found in the river located in an oil palm plantation, involved 77 personnel from various agencies. 'The search was carried out using land, water, and air methods covering a radius of several kilometres from the scene by the Muar district police headquarters (IPD), the Marine Police Force, the K9 Unit, and the General Operations Force (PGA) personnel. 'Also involved were the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), its water rescue team (PPDA) and Drone Unit,' he said in a statement today. According to Raiz Mukhliz, the PKTK was closed and the SAR operation called off following a decision to expand the search to other areas after a thorough search of the incident site had been completed. He said the move would also allow for better coordination among the agencies involved should other factors contributing to the victim's disappearance come to light. However, Raiz Mukhliz said search efforts would still be carried out periodically by personnel from the Lenga police station with assistance from Muar IPD. Earlier, the media reported that the victim, a businessman and owner of a vehicle accessories shop, went missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving plunged into the river. — Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Search for missing influencer Tengku Nizaruddin enters third day in Muar
MUAR, July 17 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin continued for the third day today. The search along Sungai Tui in Jalan Bukit Kepong here, where the 38-year-old influencer's car plunged into, has not produced any new leads. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the search operation for Tengku Nizaruddin, also known as Ija, resumed at around 8 am, involving about 60 police personnel and firemen. He said the search was being carried out using police and fire department boats to comb the water surface, along with aerial surveillance using a drone operated by the fire department. 'We will provide updates should there be any findings, and I urge the public not to speculate on this incident. 'We will not rule out any aspects or elements that need to be investigated, including other possible factors. The investigation will continue, and the case is still classified as a missing person,' he told Bernama. Tengku Nizaruddin was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river last Tuesday, with no trace of him inside. — Bernama
Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Search for missing motoring influencer Ija Nizaruddin enters third day
The search along Sungai Tui in Jalan Bukit Kepong here, where the 38-year-old influencer's car plunged into, has not produced any new leads. 17 Jul 2025 11:55am Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. MUAR - The search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin continued for the third day today. The search along Sungai Tui in Jalan Bukit Kepong here, where the 38-year-old influencer's car plunged into, has not produced any new leads. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the search operation for Tengku Nizaruddin, also known as Ija, resumed at around 8am, involving about 60 police personnel and firemen. A friend of the missing man, Muhammad Syahmi Mansur, shows a photo of the victim, Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, on his mobile phone. Photo by Bernama He said the search was being carried out using police and fire department boats to comb the water surface, along with aerial surveillance using a drone operated by the fire department. "We will provide updates should there be any findings, and I urge the public not to speculate on this incident. "We will not rule out any aspects or elements that need to be investigated, including other possible factors. The investigation will continue and the case is still classified as a missing person,' he told Bernama. Tengku Nizaruddin was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river last Tuesday, with no trace of him inside. - BERNAMA More Like This
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Search for motoring influencer: Family fear joke turned tragedy in Muar river
MUAR, July 16 — What was initially thought to be one of a man's usual jokes took a worrying turn for his family when his vehicle was found in Sungai Tui along Jalan Bukit Kepong here yesterday. Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, better known as Ija Nizaruddin, was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river this evening, with no trace of him inside. His younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, 30, said they last met around 2 pm yesterday after travelling separately from Johor Bahru to Muar. 'We left Johor Bahru in separate vehicles for business purposes. I went to a different place, while my brother told me he wanted to go to his friend's workshop in Parit Jawa. 'My family last heard from him at around 4 pm, but after that, they couldn't reach him,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said both he and his sister-in-law reached out to the workshop owner but were told that his brother never showed up. 'At first, we thought he was joking as usual, but started to get worried when we couldn't reach him and the vehicle was found not far from where we last met,' he said. Earlier, Pagoh Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Senior Fire Officer I Nor Alfatah Omar said they received an emergency call about the incident at 3.22 pm. He said the team arrived at the scene at about 3.51 pm and discovered that a Perodua Axia had plunged into a river about two metres deep. Meanwhile, Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said search efforts were still ongoing. He urged witnesses to contact the Muar District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
