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Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Zamri, Firdaus, and cops define Madani's religious agenda
'The raid was conducted with everyone's best interests in mind. Our intention was simply to undertake amar makruf and nahi mungkar.' - Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat, referring to the Islamic concept of enjoining good and forbidding wrong. COMMENT | The inaction of the Madani state in not prosecuting two bigoted preachers and sanctioning (by silence) the actions of the police in Kelantan is evidence that the religious agenda of the state is not defined in Putrajaya. It is instead determined by state actors independent of the three branches of government, which may be a policy agenda of Madani. The action of the police in Kelantan is particularly egregious because the top brass continues with the disingenuous narrative that they were disrupting a 'gay sex party', even though the Health Ministry has in writing confirmed that this is an event they were involved. The Kelantan police continue to say otherwise in defiance of what a federal agency has stated, because they understand their actions, which are based on religious dogma, would not be contradicted by the federal agency tasked with ensuring the healthcare of the citizens of this country. Meanwhile, Bukit Aman remains silent when all this does is...
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
No arrests made during 'Turun Anwar' rally, police confirm
PETALING JAYA: No arrests linked to the 'Turun Anwar' rally have been made, says Bukit Aman. IGP Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, in a statement on Saturday (July 26), said that the police carried out their duties to facilitate the rally professionally. 'A total of 3,000 officers and policemen from the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters and other Bukit Aman departments were deployed to assist in the rally's movement as well as to ensure public security. 'Based on observations, it is estimated that 18,000 people attended the rally. As a whole, the rally was operated in a controlled and peaceful manner with no incidents that disturbed public security. 'The police also confirm no arrests have been made throughout the rally,' he said He also said that the police ensured that the democratic process was conducted safely. 'The police remain committed to ensuring that public safety and the nation's security, as well as the rights of the people, are protected fairly, with integrity and done according to the laws at hand,' he said. The rally today saw thousands urging Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to step down due to the rising cost of living, taxes and unfulfilled promises.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops kill suspected robbery gang leaders in Cheras shootout
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department acting director Fadil Marsus said police found various housebreaking tools, drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Two foreign men suspected of being the masterminds of an armed robbery and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police at Jalan Semerah Padi, Cheras, early this morning. Bukit Aman criminal investigation department acting director Fadil Marsus said the suspects were studying a target when police confronted them at 3.45am. 'They were travelling in a white Honda Civic, reported as stolen in Subang Jaya in 2023. 'As police attempted to intercept them, a shootout ensued, resulting in both suspects being killed at the scene,' Bernama reported him as saying at the location. Fadil said police found various housebreaking tools, drugs, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol in the vehicle. Investigations found that the two men were allegedly involved in 50 cases of housebreaking and armed robbery as well as drug-related activities dating back to 2022, resulting in losses of more than RM3 million. Fadil said the gang is believed to be active in several states, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak. The group has around 15 members, and police are tracking down the remaining individuals, he said.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Investment scam cases surge 60% this year, over RM750mil lost
Police said one of the methods involves syndicate members posing as forex brokers and offering various investment packages with the promise of quick profits, even within hours. PETALING JAYA : There has been a 60% rise in scammers running non-existent investment schemes this year, with victims losing more than RM750 million. Federal police said 4,368 cases were reported in the first six months of the year, a 60.8% increase from the 2,715 recorded in the same period last year involving RM350 million in losses. Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department director Rusdi Isa said one of the three main ploys utilised by scammers was wooing potential victims through ads posted on social media. Those who expressed interest would then be added to a WhatsApp group, where they would be 'taught' about the stock market by a self-proclaimed trader, Berita Harian reported. The victims are then told to register on a website to start investing, and to channel money to mule accounts. 'On their screens, it will say that they're making earnings. But when they try to withdraw their profits, they would get all kinds of suspicious excuses,' he said. The other method, known as 'high and fast money', involved syndicate members posing as foreign exchange brokers offering various investment packages with the promise of quick profits, even within hours. 'However, the victims would be asked to pay for the investment capital, brokerage fees, international withdrawal charges, and taxes. Despite making the payments, they do not get the profits they were promised,' he said. Rusdi said the third ploy involved the more orchestrated ponzi scheme, with the syndicate holding briefings online or even face-to-face and even setting up a physical office to dupe unsuspecting victims. After the victims were registered, they would be asked to deposit stablecoins such as USDT (a cryptocurrency also known as Tether) from their digital wallets to the investment platform. The investors would then be duped into adding more capital after seeing the 'profits' they were making in the system. 'However, the capital collected from new investors is used to pay for the returns of existing investors. When no new investors come in, the syndicate will stop making payouts and just disappear,' he said. Rusdi urged the public to be wary of such investment schemes and to take note of the modus operandi of these scam rings. He said they could visit to check on possible mule accounts, telephone numbers or companies that were being probed by police.
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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Foreign intelligence behind two national security incidents, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has identified foreign intelligence agencies as being behind at least two national security incidents, Malaysia's top police officer said. The two incidents include the kidnapping of a Palestinian national and the arrest of an Israeli in possession of six firearms. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed this in a statement today. "There have been incidents investigated that are suspected to have been orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies. "These include a case involving the abduction of a Palestinian as well as the case involving the possession of six firearms believed to be linked to the same group," he said, adding that police are constantly monitoring foreign threats that could destabilise the nation and undermine sovereignty, particularly those involving espionage or covert operations. He said the police remain ready in their efforts to prevent and address various external threats that have the potential to jeopardise national security, including agendas carried out by foreign intelligence agencies. Khalid also advised Palestinians residing in Malaysia to maintain a low profile to avoid being targeted and to report any suspicious activities immediately. "To bolster national security, we also work closely with the Immigration Department, the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA), and Interpol, while also collaborating with domestic and international security agencies. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of Malaysia and the well-being of its people is always protected," he said. The New Straits Times reported in 2022 that Israeli intelligence agents had operated on Malaysian soil again in their worldwide campaign against Hamas members. However, they adapted their tactics to leave no trace of their involvement. They are believed to have recruited local assets to help the Zionist regime hunt down Hamas members in Malaysia. In a development that had escaped media attention, Mossad agents engaged Malaysians to track down and abduct two Palestinian men they believed to be assets of the Hamas Al-Qassam Brigade. In a brazen snatch-and-grab operation in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the team intercepted the two Palestinian high-value targets just after 10pm on Sept 28, when the duo, both computer programming experts, were about to enter their vehicle parked near Jalan Yap Kwan Seng after having dinner at a nearby mall. A white vehicle drove up to them. Four men exited and went for the first Palestinian who was in the driver's seat. They beat him as they dragged him into a waiting vehicle, while telling him that their "boss wanted to have a word with him." The other Palestinian tried to help his friend but was warned to stay away. When it dawned on him that this could be the work of Israeli agents, he ran to a nearby hotel to seek help from the security personnel stationed there, as the lead vehicle sped off with his friend inside. A shadow car followed them. The second Palestinian lodged a report at the Dang Wangi police station about 40 minutes after the abduction. The 14 people accused of the kidnapping were granted bail in November last year pending their trial in July next year and face up to 40 years in prison if found guilty. Meanwhile, Israeli national Avitan Shalom was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court after pleading guilty to possessing 200 rounds of ammunition and six firearms last year.
