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Rakyat Post
a day ago
- Rakyat Post
Will The Malaysian Rapper Please Stand Up? – Guessing Game Begins In Ganja Smuggling Arrest
Subscribe to our FREE Malaysians on social media have started their guessing game following news that a Malaysian rapper has been detained with two others in Laos for allegedly We can tell you it's not Caprice because he's still happily posting on social media and has shared about this same news too. Caprice's followers joked that they would have thought the arrested rapper in Laos was him if he hadn't updated his social media. Replying to his follower, Caprice sarcastically remarked: 'Ya, memanglah saya boleh taip (balas komen) dari Laos dalam penjara.' (Yes, surely I can reply to comments from a prison in Laos.) What happened in Laos? The Malaysian rapper and two other men were arrested at Wattay International Airport. According to The authorities checked six bags belonging to the suspects and found around 86kg of the drugs. The Laotian authorities confirmed the trio are in custody and will be charged according to local laws while investigations continue. Malaysian police have since Bukit Aman's Acting Director of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the three men, aged between 25 and 29, were arrested shortly after landing at the Laos International Airport on 22 May. He said police were still investigating the matter, and looking into where the marijuana was smuggled from. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Rapper among three Malaysians nabbed in Laos for allegedly trying to smuggle 86kg of cannabis to Germany
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Three Malaysians, including a local rapper, were arrested in Laos on May 27 for allegedly attempting to smuggle 103 packets of cannabis weighing about 86kg through Wattay International Airport in Vientiane. According to Kosmo! Online, citing The Laotian Times, the cannabis was concealed in six suitcases and was believed to be bound for Germany. Authorities comprising customs officers, airport security, and other enforcement agencies reportedly became suspicious of the trio during routine screening procedures. A subsequent inspection of their luggage uncovered 103 packages of marijuana with an estimated total weight of 86 kilograms. The suspects were allegedly preparing to board a Thai Airways flight to Germany, where the drugs were believed to be headed. Separately, the New Straits Times today quoted Federal Narcotics Crime Investigation Department acting director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali as confirming the arrests. 'We are currently verifying whether the cannabis originated in Malaysia or Thailand,' he said. Investigations are ongoing, with Malaysian authorities working closely with their Laotian counterparts to trace the source of the drugs and uncover possible links to trafficking networks.
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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Rapper among 3 Malaysians held in Laos for smuggling 86kg of ganja
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukti Aman has confirmed the arrest of three Malaysians, including a rapper, by Laos authorities over an attempt to smuggle 103 packets of cannabis. The suspects were detained on May 27 at Wattay International Airport after they arrived from Malaysia via a Thai Airways flight. Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department acting director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said investigations were ongoing to determine the source of the drugs. "We are checking if the drugs were sourced from Malaysia or Thailand," he said when contacted today. He said checks revealed that the suspects left Malaysia on May 22. "All three are in the custody of Laos authorities. We are conducting further investigations and gathering more information on this case." A Laos news portal reported that authorities seized more than 100 packets of marijuana at Wattay International Airport on May 27 following the arrest of three Malaysians accused of attempting to smuggle the drugs to Germany. The operation involved Customs officials, airport security and other agencies. Enforcement officers grew suspicious of the three travellers during a routine screening. It was reported that the drugs were uncovered after an inspection of the suspects' six suitcases. Enforcers found 86kg of drugs. It was reported that the suspects were preparing to board a Thai Airways flight to Germany.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Malaysian rapper detained in Laos for smuggling cannabis
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police have confirmed that three Malaysians, including a local rap artiste, have been arrested by Laotian authorities for attempting to smuggle 103 packets of cannabis. The trio were detained on May 27 at Wattay International Airport in Laos after arriving from Malaysia on a Thai Airways flight. Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) acting director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said investigations were ongoing to determine the origin of the drugs. "We are currently verifying whether the cannabis originated in Malaysia or Thailand," he said.
The Star
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Vietnamese President's state visit to Laos strengthens deep-rooted friendship, economic ties
VIENTIANE: A formal and dignified welcome ceremony took place in Vientiane on Thursday (April 24) to mark the start of a two-day state visit on April 24-25 by the President of Vietnam. President Luong Cuong is visiting Laos at the invitation of the Secretary General of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, with the aim of further enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. Upon his arrival at Wattay International Airport, the Vietnamese President was warmly welcomed by Minister and Head of Office of the Presidential Office, Khemmani Pholsena, together with senior government officials from Laos and Vietnam. President Luong Cuong was then accompanied by President Thongloun to inspect a guard of honour at the Presidential Office. Following the ceremony, the two leaders met for talks, with President Thongloun offering a warm welcome and congratulating his Vietnamese counterpart on his election as the President of Vietnam. He expressed deep appreciation for the visit by President Luong Cuong, who is making his first visit to Laos in his role as head of state. President Thongloun said the visit was a significant contribution to deepening the great friendship, special solidarity, and multifaceted cooperation between the parties, governments, and peoples of Laos and Vietnam. The two Presidents held candid and fraternal discussions, exchanging views on socio-economic developments in their respective countries and commending the successes achieved by both nations. They reviewed past cooperation and outlined strategic priorities for the future, agreeing that bilateral relations have continued to grow robustly across all sectors over the past year, including political cooperation, defence, and foreign affairs, as well as economic and trade ties. Secretary General of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith (right), on Thursday welcomes the President of Vietnam, Luong Cuong. - Photo: Vientiane Times/ANN Other fields of cooperation include technology, education, health, culture, sports, tourism, mass organisations, and people-to-people links. The two leaders emphasised the importance of fulfilling high-level agreements and strategic joint projects, particularly those boosting economic connectivity to support regional integration and future growth. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. President Thongloun thanked Vietnam for its profound solidarity with Laos following the passing of former President Khamtay Siphandone, a revered revolutionary leader and close friend of Vietnam. He also acknowledged Vietnam's invaluable assistance in Laos' long struggle for liberation and current nation-building efforts. The Vietnamese President expressed his appreciation for the warm hospitality extended to him and reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to deepening the 'great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation' between the two nations. Subsequently, the two Presidents witnessed the signing of three key documents, namely a Letter of Intent on Vietnam's assistance in building the headquarters of Laos' Border Military Command, a 2025 Cooperation Plan between the two countries' Ministries of Justice, and a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between Attapeu province and Gia Lai province in Vietnam from 2025-2030. The two leaders also witnessed the handover of an amended investment licence to Xekhaman 3 Hydropower Company Limited. President Luong Cuong is also scheduled to meet the President of the National Assembly, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and other Lao government leaders. In addition, the Vietnamese delegation will attend a Laos–Vietnam friendship gathering, pay tribute to former Lao leaders, lay a wreath at the Unknown Soldiers Monument, tour the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, and visit the President Souphanouvong Memorial. The visit by the Vietnamese President reaffirms the unwavering commitment of both nations to strengthen their enduring partnership and foster mutual development and prosperity. - Vientiane Times/ANN
