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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Man nabbed in Kluang after performing lewd act in public
A screenshot of the video showing the man performing an indecent act in public while holding a mobile phone. PETALING JAYA : A man has been arrested for behaving indecently in public in Kluang, Johor, on Wednesday, after a video of the incident went viral. Kluang police chief Bahrin Noh said police launched an investigation upon receiving a report, and found that the incident took place in front of a supermarket on Jalan Batu 4 at 4.16pm. He said the 55-year-old was arrested by the roadside at Jalan Besar Mersing at around 5pm yesterday. Checks revealed that the man had a criminal record of two offences, although his urine test came back negative for drugs. 'The case is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code (outrage of decency), which carries a sentence of up to two years' imprisonment upon conviction,' Bernama reported Bahrin as saying today. A 12-second video had gone viral on social media, showing a man performing a lewd act by the roadside while holding a mobile phone.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Man arrested after lewd act outside Kluang supermarket caught on video
KLUANG, July 18 — A 55-year-old man has been arrested by police after he was caught on video performing a lewd act at the entrance of a supermarket at Jalan Batu 4 here. Kluang police chief Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said a police report on the obscene act was filed at 4.22pm yesterday after the 12-second video clip which went viral on Facebook. 'Following that, the Kluang district police investigated the incident that was believed to have taken place on Wednesday afternoon, around 4.16pm. 'The district's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) managed to locate and arrest the suspect at the roadside along Jalan Besar Mersing here at 5pm yesterday,' he said in a statement here. Bahrin said initial checks revealed that the suspect has two previous records involving criminal offences. However, he added that the suspect tested negative for narcotics abuse. 'The case was being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code for displaying gross indecency in public. The penalty for violating this section is imprisonment for up to two years if convicted,' he said. Bahrain urged the public who have information related to the incident to come forward and assist the police.
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Expecting RM4.5m profit, Kluang company director downloads ‘PHV View' investment app, loses RM830,000 to scammers
KLUANG, July 13 — A trader and director of a hardware company lost RM829,705 after falling victim to an online investment scam. Kluang police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said the 56-year-old man came across an investment advertisement promising high returns on social media in March. After contacting the so-called investment 'agent', the victim was instructed to download an app called 'PHV View' to participate. 'Between June 5 and July 9, he transferred RM829,705 in stages to five different bank accounts for the supposed return of RM4,669,065.25 shown on the app,' he said in a statement today. However, the man was then told he had to make further payments to withdraw the profits. Realising he had been scammed, the victim lodged a police report on July 10 at the Kluang Police Station. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. — Bernama
Malay Mail
11-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Kluang cops nab technician after teen niece claims rape during sleepover at his house
KLUANG, July 11 — Johor police are investigating a 37-year-old man after his niece accused him of raping her at his house in Taman Matahari here two years ago. The niece who is now a Form Five student filed a police complaint last Saturday. 'The victim, who is now 17-years-old, stated that she was raped by the suspect, who is her uncle, when she was staying overnight at the his house. 'The suspect raped the victim while she was sleeping. The victim also never told her family as she was afraid,' Kluang police chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said in a media statement. Bahrin said the suspect had no previous criminal record and also tested negative for drug abuse. He said the suspect is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape and has been remanded for five days starting today.
Free Malaysia Today
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Zahid apologises for ‘angel' remark, says it was emotionally-driven
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was seen in a viral video saying that even an angel would have fled if appointed Umno president during the party's most difficult times. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has apologised for a controversial remark he made in a recent speech, saying it was said in an emotional moment and might have caused confusion. In a video that has gone viral, Zahid is seen saying that even an angel would have fled if appointed Umno president during the party's most difficult times. 'The truth is, the statement came from a deeply emotional setting, as an attempt to describe how challenging the tests of leadership can be. 'However, I acknowledge that the comparison has created confusion and could be misinterpreted,' he said in a Facebook post. Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said he humbly sought forgiveness from Allah and apologised to everyone for what he said was a 'misstep' in his choice of words. 'As a Muslim and a leader of a party that upholds Islamic values, principles, and scholarly traditions, I sincerely seek forgiveness from Allah and apologise to all for this lapse. 'I accept all criticism with an open heart. I believe that a true leader is not only careful with his words, but also sincere in reflecting, improving, and learning from his mistakes,' he said. Earlier today, Harakahdaily quoted Kluang PAS chief Nor Mohamad as saying that Zahid's remark involving angels in the context of political leadership was 'excessive and inappropriate'. He said the statement should be examined seriously from the standpoint of Islamic creed and religious decorum. He also urged the relevant authorities, such as the Islamic development department and the National Fatwa Council, to review the remark and issue an official stance to prevent similar incidents in the future. Zahid made the original remarks while addressing delegates at the Sri Gading Umno division meeting in Batu Pahat over the weekend. Defending party loyalty, he said Umno had gone through immense trials in the past, including the seizure of party assets and the freezing of its accounts. 'I and many other leaders were tested. If an angel had been made Umno president at that time, perhaps even he would have fled in the night,' he had said.
