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New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Besraya, NPE to be closed for IJM Allianz race
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya) and New Pantai Expressway (NPE) will be closed and traffic diverted this Sunday for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2025. Acting city police chief Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the event, now in its seventh edition, will begin on the NPE and involve over 13,000 runners. The main event is the full marathon, covering 42.195km. This year's race will use both the NPE and Besraya highways. "In addition to the full marathon, there will be 21km, 10km and 5km races. All categories will start and finish in front of Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya. Runners will head towards Templer and Kuchai Lama before returning to the starting point," Usuf said in a statement today. Usuf added that only full marathon participants will run across both highways. "The public is advised to plan their journeys, use alternative routes, and follow traffic personnel instructions. Police and highway marshals will ensure smooth traffic flow and safety throughout the event. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate the public's cooperation," he said. Affected routes on the Besraya: Kuchai Lama (KM11.5 southbound) U-turn to Nirvana (KM11.5 northbound) Shell Besraya to Sungai Besi (KM13.7 southbound) Taman Salak Jaya to Sungai Besi (KM14.4 southbound) Salak Selatan to Sungai Besi (KM14.8 southbound) U-turn KM15.2 southbound to Razak City U-turn KM15.6 northbound (Median) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Salak Selatan (KM16.0 southbound) City Centre to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KMB0.4 southbound) Jalan Istana to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KMS2.0 eastbound) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Jalan Istana (KMS2.0 eastbound) Jalan Loke Yew to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM19.4 westbound) Jalan Cheras to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM19.4 westbound) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Jalan Cheras (KM19.4 eastbound) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Pandan Indah (KMP0.04) Pandan Indah to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KMP0.04) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Jalan Pandan 1 (KM21.2) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to Maluri (KM21.2) Pandan 1 to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM21.2) Persiaran Pandan to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM21.2) Loke Yew Toll Plaza to MRR2 (KM21.8) MRR2 to Loke Yew Toll Plaza (KM21.8) Affected routes on the NPE: Kampung Pasir entrance ramp to NPE Kampung Pasir exit ramp from NPE Ramp from NPE to Pantai Sentral Park Ramp from Pantai Sentral Park to NPE NPE / Pantai Sentral Park ramp / Pantai Dalam ramp Simpang Kuchai Maju / NPE NPE / Kuchai Lama ramp / Sungai Besi (KM16.9 northbound) NPE / Kuchai Lama ramp Kuchai U-turn
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Mastermind among 3 held as cops seize 145kg of syabu in drug bust
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate operating in the Klang Valley following the arrest of three men, including an Indonesian, in separate raids last week. The operation, which began on July 24, was led by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters. The police also uncovered a syabu storage facility worth over RM4.66 million in Puncak Jalil, Serdang. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the first raid took place at 5.40pm in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Kuchai Lama, where a 32-year-old local man was arrested. "Checks on the boot of the suspect's car uncovered 10 plastic packages containing 10.34kg of syabu," he said. Two other men, including the syndicate's ringleader — a 61-year-old Malaysian and a 34-year-old Indonesian - were later detained at the same location. Following the arrests, police conducted a follow-up raid at a terrace house in Seri Kembangan, where they seized another 122 packets of syabu weighing 135.34kg. "The total amount of drugs seized was 145.68kg, which could supply around 728,400 addicts. The estimated street value exceeds RM4.66 million," said Usuf at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur contingent headquarters today. He said investigations revealed that the syndicate had been using a gated terrace house in Taman Puncak Jalil, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, as a storage location before distributing the drugs locally and abroad. "The group is believed to have been active since May. The two locals are suspected to be the masterminds and couriers of the operation. "The drugs were primarily meant for distribution in the Klang Valley, with some destined for abroad, including to Indonesia," he said. Further investigations are ongoing to identify the full extent of the syndicate's network and the role of the Indonesian suspect. "Initial urine tests showed that two of the three suspects tested positive for drugs. Background checks revealed that one of them is also wanted for previous drug-related offences. "The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction," he said. All three suspects have been remanded for six to seven days from July 25 to assist investigations.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Drug kingpin among three held as cops seize 145kg of syabu in bust
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate operating in the Klang Valley following the arrest of three men, including an Indonesian, in separate raids last week. The operation, which began on July 24, was led by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters. The police also uncovered a syabu storage facility worth over RM4.66 million in Puncak Jalil, Serdang. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the first raid took place at 5.40pm in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Kuchai Lama, where a 32-year-old local man was arrested. "Checks on the boot of the suspect's car uncovered 10 plastic packages containing 10.34kg of syabu," he said. Two other men, including the syndicate's ringleader — a 61-year-old Malaysian and a 34-year-old Indonesian - were later detained at the same location. Following the arrests, police conducted a follow-up raid at a terrace house in Seri Kembangan, where they seized another 122 packets of syabu weighing 135.34kg. "The total amount of drugs seized was 145.68kg, which could supply around 728,400 addicts. The estimated street value exceeds RM4.66 million," said Usuf at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur contingent headquarters today. He said investigations revealed that the syndicate had been using a gated terrace house in Taman Puncak Jalil, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, as a storage location before distributing the drugs locally and abroad. "The group is believed to have been active since May. The two locals are suspected to be the masterminds and couriers of the operation. "The drugs were primarily meant for distribution in the Klang Valley, with some destined for abroad, including to Indonesia," he said. Further investigations are ongoing to identify the full extent of the syndicate's network and the role of the Indonesian suspect. "Initial urine tests showed that two of the three suspects tested positive for drugs. Background checks revealed that one of them is also wanted for previous drug-related offences. "The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and not less than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction," he said. All three suspects have been remanded for six to seven days from July 25 to assist investigations.
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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Police: 18,000 people attended opposition rally in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: At least 18,000 people attended the Pas-led rally held at Dataran Merdeka here today. This was confirmed by acting city police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad, adding that no untoward incidents occurred. "There were no incidents of provocation and everything ran smoothly," he said at the scene today. Usuf advised organisers of such events to be more transparent in future on their needs beforehand. "Our main objective is to ensure public order and the safety of everyone there. "There are times when some things will be prohibited due to safety considerations," he said, referring to the removal of a stage that was set up by organisers. Usuf said police would analyse the speeches made at the rally to see if there were seditious remarks or 3R (race, religion and royalty) elements. "We had 3,000 personnel on duty to ensure public order and safety. "We will conduct a post-mortem meeting to discuss if any improvements can be made in future." He said the number of police reports lodged in relation to the rally remained at 60. "Many of these reports were lodged by people who disagree with the rally. "Today, no new reports have been lodged." Police had anticipated a turnout of 10,000 to 15,000 people at the rally. Participants were set to gather at Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru and Sogo, then converge at Dataran Merdeka. The rally aimed to pressure the government on the rising cost of living and alleged institutional failures. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail had said police would facilitate the assembly. A total of 16 roads were closed for the rally, which ended at 5.20pm.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
KL roads to be diverted for ‘Turun Anwar' rally
Participants at tomorrow's 'Turun Anwar' rally will gather at five locations before marching to Dataran Merdeka. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Several roads in the Kuala Lumpur city centre are set to be diverted tomorrow because of the 'Turun Anwar' rally. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the diversions, which will occur from time to time 'depending on the situation', are to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all road users. In a statement, Usuf said the rally's participants will gather at five locations – Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru and Sogo shopping mall – before marching to Dataran Merdeka. Among the roads expected to be diverted are: Jalan Maharajalela/slip road to Jalan Syed Putra; Jalan Kinabalu/U-Turn to Public Bank; Sultan Mohamad roundabout; Jalan Kinabalu/slip road to Bukit Aman Tunnel; Jalan Kinabalu/slip road to Dato Onn roundabout; Dato Onn roundabout (left and right lanes); Dato Onn roundabout from the direction of Jalan Parlimen; Jalan Sultan Salahuddin/Dato Onn roundabout; Jalan Kuching/slip road to Jalan Sultan Ismail; Jalan Kinabalu (from Segambut roundabout towards Dato Onn roundabout); Jalan Kinabalu (from Masjid Negara to Dato Onn roundabout); Jalan Lebuh Pasar Besar/Jalan Hang Kasturi; Jalan Hishamuddin/Jalan Raja; Jalan Parlimen/Jalan Raja Laut; Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman/ Jalan Tun Perak; and Lebuh Ampang/Jalan Tun Perak. Usuf advised the public to plan their journeys to avoid being stuck in traffic. He also suggested that those who plan to join the rally use public transport. Yesterday, Usuf said no roads would be closed in the capital city ahead of the rally, which is expected to be attended by between 10,000 and 15,000 participants. Perikatan Nasional, which is organising the event to push for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's resignation, expects up to 300,000 participants. The police are deploying more than 2,000 personnel to provide security for the gathering.
