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Malay Mail
10 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Kelantan cops defend Kemumin homestay raid, say 20 attendees admitted being gay
KOTA BHARU, July 23 —Police have clarified that the recent raid on a private gathering at a homestay in Kemumin was conducted based on valid intelligence and evidence, with no intent of discrimination. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the operation was carried out to maintain public order and safeguard moral values. He said intelligence revealed that invitations to the event, 'Majlis Malam Mesra Komuniti & Santai-Santai' were shared via WhatsApp among a select group, with no involvement from any official body such as an NGO or the Ministry of Health. 'On the day of the event, the Kelantan Police Task Force began surveillance at 5pm and observed around 100 individuals gathering to eat and socialise. The raid was carried out at about 1am to ensure public safety,' he said in a statement last night. He added that 20 individuals at the premises admitted to being part of the gay community. Among them were a man from Perak and a student from a higher education institution in Besut, Terengganu, while the rest were locals from Kelantan. Mohd Yusoff also said that checks on their mobile phones found three individuals in possession of pornographic videos involving same-sex acts. 'All three were charged under Section 292 of the Penal Code and pleaded guilty in the Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court on July 20. They were fined between RM3,000 and RM4,000,' he said. The raid also uncovered hundreds of condoms and several boxes of HIV medication at the premises. He advised the public not to spread unverified information and to continue cooperating with authorities to preserve harmony in the state. Yesterday, the Kelantan government reminded all parties to inform local authorities and relevant agencies in advance before organising any events, to avoid confusion, misunderstanding, and negative public perception. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said any event, including health-related programmes, should be conducted properly and in accordance with existing procedures and regulations. — Bernama
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Arrest made as dozens gather outside Essex hotel ‘housing asylum seekers'
One person has been arrested, police said, as dozens of protesters once again gathered outside an Essex hotel believed to house asylum seekers. More than 100 demonstrators assembled outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday evening, with some chanting 'save our kids'. Some set off flares in blue and red, while others held signs which read 'deport foreign criminals', 'we go home when they go back' and 'defend our girls'. Bottles and smoke flares were later thrown towards police vans blocking the entrance to the hotel on the High Road. The force said one person had been arrested and was being taken into custody on Sunday evening. Essex Police announced, before the protest, that it would order demonstrators to remove face coverings when requested under section 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. Anyone who refuses to remove a face mask when asked to do so is likely to be arrested and could be imprisoned if convicted, the force said. 'The right to peaceful protest is protected by law and allows everyone freedom of expression, but this must be done respectfully and if there is a risk to public order, we will act appropriately,' officers said. It comes after a man was charged with violent disorder and criminal damage on Sunday afternoon following previous clashes outside the hotel. Eight police officers were injured after what started as a peaceful protest on Thursday evening. Keith Silk, 33, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, was arrested on Saturday, Essex Police said. The force said on Sunday that the CPS had authorised police to charge Silk with one count of violent disorder and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded into custody and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday. Thursday's demonstration was one of a series of protests outside the hotel since 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault after an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Malay Mail
KL police brace for big turnout at July 26 rally, to deploy over 2,000 officers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure security and maintain order during the rally scheduled at Dataran Merdeka here on July 26. Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said police had received notification of the rally from the organisers, which was submitted to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters (IPD). 'We have identified four gathering points before participants head to Dataran Merdeka, namely Sogo, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara and Pasar Seni,' he said. 'So far, based on projections by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Branch, between 10,000 and 15,000 people are expected to attend the rally,' he told reporters after the Kuala Lumpur police chief handover-of-duties ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters (IPK) today. He added that while police respect the community's right to peaceful assembly, participants are urged to avoid provocation and maintain proper conduct to ensure public safety and security. 'They have the right to voice their views; however, if any offences occur in terms of speech, such as provocation or issues involving the 3Rs (religion, race and royalty), we will take action,' he said. He added that, for now, there is no need to close any roads, but police will continue to monitor and assess the situation on the day of the rally. On a separate matter, regarding the kidnapping of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh, Mohamed Usuf said police have yet to obtain significant new leads that could assist the investigation. He said 48 witnesses from within and outside Malaysia have recorded their statements, while the photofit of the suspect has provided little progress so far. On April 9, Ling, 42, was reported missing while on her way to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in an e-hailing ride to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police received a report on her disappearance at 3.02 pm the same day. — Bernama
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Man arrested for possessing 'bladed article' at Oxfordshire railway station
A man has been arrested on suspicion of public order offences and possession of a bladed article at an Oxfordshire station. The man, whose name has not been released, was taken into police custody after an incident at Bicester Railway Station. An officer from the Thames Valley Police rural crime taskforce assisted incident and crime response teams to respond to reports of the male in Bicester. READ MORE: Fire at south Oxfordshire farm overnight with smoke in area Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get: Unlimited access to the Oxford Mail website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app According to police, the man remained in custody overnight and will be subject to an interview in the morning. In a busy shift for the rural crime taskforce, officers also used the policing drone to assist with "an incident in Oxford" on Wednesday evening, and completed patrols in Buckingham. Other teams were also on patrol in North Buckinghamshire and West Berkshire overnight.
Washington Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Cambodia makes 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown on cybercrime
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia on Wednesday said that an order by Prime Minister Hun Manet for government bodies to crackdown on criminal cybercrime operations being run in the country had resulted in the arrest of more than 1,000 suspects so far this week. Hun Manet issued the order authorising state action for 'maintaining and protecting security, public order, and social safety.'
