Latest news with #Firearms(IncreasedPenalties)Act1971
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Gunman fires shot outside clinic in attempted robbery
JOHOR BARU: A helmet-wearing motorcyclist fired a shot during a robbery attempt at a clinic in Seri Alam. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident happened at about 7.10pm on Saturday in Taman Megah Ria. 'The suspect entered the clinic and pointed an object believed to be a pistol at a person in the clinic while demanding cash,' he said. 'The man fired a shot outside the clinic before escaping on a motorcycle. 'There were no patients in the clinic during the robbery attempt. 'Only the doctor, her husband and their children were there.' The robbery failed and police are looking for the suspect. The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for discharging a firearm during an attempted robbery. Anyone with information can contact the nearest police station or the Seri Alam district police headquarters at 07-387 1422 or hotline 07-386 4222. In a 31-second viral video, the suspect is seen falling before getting up and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle while holding a pistol-like object.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a man open fire during a robbery attempt in Johor?
"When was the last time you had a desk pop?" This line from the now iconic scene in the movie The Other Guys is when Detective Allen Gamble (played by Will Ferrell) was pranked into firing his pistol while sitting at his desk at work. Like Allen, sometimes when things aren't going your way at work, you just have to release some steam and have a desk pop. All jokes aside, did a robber shoot his gun during a failed robbery attempt before fleeing the scene? VERDICT: TRUE Police are investigating a robbery attempt in Seri Alam where a man is believed to have fired a shot before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident, which has been making rounds on social media, occurred outside a shop in Taman Megah Ria at about 7.10pm on Saturday (July 19). 'The man entered the shop and pointed an object believed to be a pistol at the victim while demanding cash. 'The suspect then fired a shot outside the shop before escaping on a motorcycle. 'However, no injuries were reported,' he said in a statement on Sunday (July 20). ACP Sohaimi said the case was being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for discharging a firearm during an attempted robbery, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the nearest police station or the Seri Alam police headquarters at 07-3871422 or hotline 07-3864222. In the 31-second video that went viral, the man is seen falling before getting up and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle while holding an object that looked like a gun.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police hunt gunman after Seri Alam attempted robbery
JOHOR BAHRU: Police are searching for a gunman involved in an attempted robbery at a business premises in Taman Megah Ria, Seri Alam. The suspect fired a shot before escaping on a motorcycle, according to Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak (pic). The incident occurred around 7.10 pm yesterday. The suspect entered the premises and threatened the victim with what appeared to be a pistol, demanding cash. After failing to obtain money, he fired a single shot outside before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Authorities are working to identify the suspect and have classified the case under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971. CCTV footage of the suspect escaping on a motorcycle has circulated widely on social media. Police urge the public to share any information by contacting the Seri Alam District Control Centre at 07-3871422 or visiting the nearest police station. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Gunshot fired during attempted robbery in Johor
JOHOR BARU: Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery in Taman Megah Ria, Seri Alam, after a video showing a gunshot being fired during the incident went viral on social media. The 31-second video, uploaded to Facebook on July 19, shows a man discharging a firearm during a robbery attempt. Seri Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak confirmed that the incident occurred at about 7.10pm on the same day. "According to initial investigations, a male suspect, whose ethnicity has not been determined, entered a business premises and pointed what appeared to be a pistol at the victim while demanding cash. "During the incident, the suspect fired a single shot outside the premises before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. "Fortunately, no injuries were reported," he said in a statement. He said the case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for use or possession of firearms during a robbery. The offence carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, and whipping. Those with information on the incident can contact the nearest police station or Seri Alam district command centre at 07-387 1422 or the hotline at 07-3861422.
The Star
02-07-2025
- The Star
Cops launch manhunt after shooting outside school in George Town
GEORGE TOWN: Police have launched a manhunt for two unidentified men who fired five shots at a man outside Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Nyior on Monday (July 1) evening. Penang deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the incident was reported around 5.40pm to the North Seberang Perai police headquarters, prompting officers to be immediately deployed to the scene. "Initial investigations revealed that the victim was waiting inside a four-wheel drive vehicle to pick up his child outside the school when two men on a motorcycle suddenly opened fire, discharging five shots at the vehicle," he said in a statement on Tuesday (July 2). DCP Mohd Alwi said the victim escaped unharmed in the incident, which occurred in a typically busy area where parents gather during school dismissal. Forensic teams from the state police headquarters and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from both the district and state levels were sent to assist in the investigation. So far, the identities and motive of the suspects remain unknown. He urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information that could jeopardise the investigation or threaten public order. "Anyone with information is urged to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting the investigating officer, Assistant Superintendent Shuheri Abd Rani, at 04-576 2222 ext. 2275, or by visiting the nearest police station." The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 and Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.
