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Free Malaysia Today
17 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Immigration officer awaiting trial for human trafficking gets bail
The Court of Appeal granted immigration officer Hafiz Amir bail of RM15,000 in one surety. PUTRAJAYA : An immigration officer charged with human trafficking but whose trial is only scheduled to begin two years from now has been granted bail by the Court of Appeal. A three-member bench chaired by Justice Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim said Hafiz Amir suffers from asthma and has been undergoing treatment while in custody, both in prison and at a government clinic. Also on the panel hearing the application were Justices Azmi Ariffin and Choo Kah Sing. The court granted Hafiz, 33, bail of RM15,000 in one surety, and ordered that he surrender his passport to the court and report once a month to the nearest police station. Hafiz, stationed at KLIA2, and Nasrullah Bakar, 27, were charged with smuggling three Vietnamese nationals into the country at 4.40pm on June 30 last year. He was detained under Section 26B(d) of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Atipsom), listed as a security offence in the first schedule of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma). Under the provision, bail is not permitted except to those aged below 18, women, or who are sick or infirm. Trial has been scheduled for June 7, 2027, at the High Court in Shah Alam. Hafiz's first application for bail was dismissed. Lawyers Harpal Singh and Farah Sofea Rudin Shah appeared for Hafiz, while deputy public prosecutor Zaki Ashraf Zubair acted for the prosecution. Last week, the Federal Court allowed bail for two businessmen charged with a security offence of being members of an organised group pending the outcome of their trial with several conditions attached. In a split decision, Justice Nallini Pathmanathan said the majority judges on the three-member bench were of the view that N Nithiyan, 40, and S Hemanathan, 32, had made out a case for bail primarily due to their health conditions. Nallini said the Sungai Buloh prison system could not attend to or care for prisoners who need special medical attention.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Fitness trainer charged over staff abuse, wildlife law
SHAH ALAM: A 37-year-old fitness instructor here has been charged in court following allegations of physical abuse against his workers and for violating the wildlife protection law. The accused, who operates a popular gym, was arrested after four of his workers lodged reports on June 16, 17 and 18, individually detailing the physical and verbal abuses they allegedly suffered in their workplace. Following the reports, police arrested the suspect and raided his home in Petaling Jaya, where they found a Sri Lankan maid with no documents, who is also believed to be a victim of abuse. Police found several species of protected animals being kept as pets in his house. The suspect was remanded for three days before Petaling Jaya police obtained another six days of remand against the suspect. Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed that the man was charged with four counts of assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. He was released on bail. He said all four reports from the suspect's workers were being investigated for voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon, which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years or a fine, or whipping, or both upon conviction. "All four assault cases are under the jurisdiction of Shah Alam police. Another abuse case involving the suspect, under Section 13 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (Atipsom) 2007, is being investigated by Petaling Jaya police. The case involves allegations of severe mistreatment of a domestic worker by the suspect." Iqbal said the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) was roped in to investigate the suspect after police found a lutong (langur), a wildcat and a sun bear at his home. "Perhilitan is pursuing the case against the suspect under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010".
Malaysiakini
28-05-2025
- Malaysiakini
Cops crackdown on human trafficking, cyber sex crime, gambling
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain announced that 249 people were arrested and 144 human trafficking victims were rescued during Operasi Pintas Mega in February. He said the operation was led by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) division in collaboration with police contingents nationwide. He said the operation...
Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Daily Express
Bids to smuggle in migrants foiled
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Among those detained while trying to enter via Semporna. SEMPORNA: Marine Police foiled two attempts by two speed boats to smuggle in migrants via Pulau Boheian waters on Sunday. Sabah Region Four Marine Commander, ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim, said the speed boats were apprehended in Ops Taring Gelora conducted in the areas. 'Inspection found that the speedboats were carrying 25 passengers attempting to enter the state without permission. 'The boat skipper admitted they were paid and from the Philippines and wanted to enter Semporn,' he said. Mohd Nazri said all those detained and the seizures estimated worth RM65,237 were taken to the Semporna Marine base for further action. He said both cases are being investigated under Section 26A of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) Act 2007 and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Advertisement He said human smuggling is a serious matter, especially in the east coast and the police always keep an eye on this matter. Marine Police will continue to intensify patrol and operation as well as taking stern action against any parties attempting to enter the state or involved in smuggling of migrants. Members of public are urged to convey any information on crime activities by contacting the Marine at 088-454819 or via Pasukan Polis Marin Wilayah 4 Sabah on Facebook. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
143 migrants nabbed in raid at KL mall
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 143 migrants were detained for various immigration offences in a raid at a shopping mall in the city centre on Saturday. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Immigration Department said the enforcement operation, which began at 2.30pm on Friday, was led by its deputy director-general (operations) Jafri Embok Taha. It involved 106 personnel from the Immigration Department headquarters in Putrajaya. A total of 964 people were screened during the raid. The detainees, aged between 22 and 48, are from Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Syria, Nepal, Afghanistan and China. Offences included failure to produce valid identification documents, overstaying, breaching pass conditions, and using unrecognised identity cards. They were transferred to the Immigration detention depot. The department said it would continue conducting regular operations to detect, arrest, prosecute and deport foreign nationals who violate Malaysian immigration laws. The department also reminded employers that hiring, harbouring or concealing undocumented migrants is an offence under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Atipsom).
