News@9: Today's top headlines - July 4, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's biggest stories.
IS-linked cell dismantled
Police say up to 150 Bangladeshi nationals were involved in an Islamic State-inspired group operating in Malaysia, with those deeply involved to face charges under the Security Offences Act.
Drug-laced cigarettes busted
A couple running a meth-laced cigarette syndicate from their rented home has been arrested, with RM2 million worth of drugs and equipment seized.
KLIA aerotrain halted
KLIA's aerotrain service was suspended today after a drainage pump failure caused water to flood the tunnel, with operations resuming only after tracks were cleared.
Cemetery rape case
A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to raping and sodomising an Australian woman at a cemetery in Penang, admitting he threatened her with scissors during the assault.
That's it for News@9.
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- New Straits Times
Bangladesh pledges full cooperation in militant probe involving its nationals
KUALA LUMPUR: Bangladesh has pledged full cooperation with Malaysian authorities in investigations involving 36 of its nationals arrested in recent security operations for alleged links to a radical militant movement. Its Foreign Affairs Ministry, in a statement, said the government is closely monitoring developments, with the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur maintaining close communication with the relevant Malaysian authorities. "Bangladesh once again reiterates its firm stand against all forms of terrorism, violent extremism and militancy, and remains ready to extend full cooperation to the Malaysian authorities in this regard. "The Bangladesh High Commission will provide the necessary support to Bangladeshi expatriates wherever needed," it said. The ministry said the High Commission had immediately engaged with the Malaysian authorities and formally requested the identities of the individuals and further details regarding the allegations made against them. "Of the arrested or detained individuals, formal charges have been filed against five in Malaysian courts. The rest are currently under further investigation or facing deportation," it added. On June 27, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police had detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals who were found to be directly involved in a radical militant movement based on Islamic State (IS) extremist beliefs and violent ideology. He said the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was conducted in three phases across Selangor and Johor. "Of those detained, five have been charged under the Offences Relating to Terrorism (Chapter VIA) of the Penal Code in the Shah Alam and Johor Baru Sessions Courts. "Another 15 individuals have been issued deportation orders, while 16 remain under investigation for their involvement in the militant group," he said in a statement. Meanwhile, earlier today, Bukit Aman Special Branch director Datuk Ahmad Ramdzan Daud said the Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), which had been spreading extremist beliefs and ideology among Bangladeshi nationals in the country, has been successfully dismantled.
The Star
3 hours ago
- The Star
Bangladesh ready to help in probe into militant network
PETALING JAYA: Bangladesh has offered to help in any investigations after the arrest of 36 of its nationals over their alleged involvement in a radical militant network. In a statement Saturday (July 5), the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said its government is closely monitoring developments and its High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is in close communication with the relevant Malaysian authorities. The ministry reiterates its firm stand against all forms of terrorism, violent extremism and militancy, while it remains ready to extend full cooperation to the Malaysian authorities in the matter. "The Bangladesh High Commission extends any necessary support to expatriate Bangladeshis wherever needed." Following the arrests, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry also said its High Commission in Kuala Lumpur had immediately engaged with the relevant Malaysian authorities and formally requested the identities of the individuals and information regarding the allegations against them. It acknowledged that out of those arrested, five have been charged in Malaysian courts. "The rest are in the process of either further investigation or deportation." On Friday (July 4), Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said a recently dismantled Bangladeshi militant group was found collecting funds to support Islamic State (IS) cells in Syria and Bangladesh. He revealed that intelligence gathering and investigations by the Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division (E8) found that the group had amassed funds for IS activities in these countries.
Borneo Post
5 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Bangladeshi militant group crippled
Ahmad Ramdzan presenting the award to the best academic participant at the event. KOTA KINABALU (July 5): The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has confirmed that the Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB) has been successfully crippled following a series of raids and operations in Peninsular Malaysia since April. Bukit Aman Special Branch I Deputy Director, Datuk Ahmad Ramdzan Daud, said all identified members of the group have been arrested. 'So far, I can say that the Bangladeshi militant group, GMRB, has been crippled. However, we believe there may still be other militant elements that have yet to be detected, and we will continue monitoring the situation closely,' he said. Ahmad Ramdzan made the statement at the Police Basic Training Programme (PULAPOL) Graduation Parade, Series 5/2025, held at the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) in Kepayan on Saturday. He highlighted that one of the major challenges in combating radical groups like GMRB is their use of social media to recruit members and spread extremist ideologies. 'Some members of GMRB were recruited through social media platforms, which have become powerful tools for the covert dissemination of radical views. We need to strengthen our technological and cyber-monitoring capabilities to detect these activities early,' he said. While acknowledging social media's role in public engagement, Ahmad Ramdzan warned that it is also being manipulated by foreign militant elements. 'Social media can serve as the eyes and ears of the public for law enforcement, but at the same time, it is exploited for extremism. We remain committed to our responsibilities, with a strong focus on community service,' he added. At the event, a total of 200 trainees completed their six-month police training, which comprised three core modules — Policing Transformation, Mindset Transformation and Policing Management.
