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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia on edge as police hunt armed robbery suspect amid surge in shootings
As Malaysian police pursue a gunman accused of firing a weapon on a street in southern Johor state at the weekend, the country's sense of safety is being rattled by a wave of gun violence that has left five dead in recent weeks. The series of recent shootings has come as a shock to many in Malaysia , where unlicensed possession of firearms carries extensive jail terms and mandatory whipping. In a number of cases, attackers have brazenly fired upon their targets in full public view. The latest incident unfolded on Saturday evening in Seri Alam township, less than an hour's drive from the Singapore border. 'The suspect entered the premises and pointed an object that resembled a pistol at a victim while demanding that they hand over cash,' Seri Alam police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said in a statement. 'The suspect fired one shot outside the premises before escaping on a motorcycle.' No injuries were reported. Police are investigating the case as an unlawful discharge of a firearm, an offence punishable by up to 40 years' imprisonment and a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction.
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 Sun
2 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
2 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.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle
JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 — Police said they have launched an investigation after a viral video showed a man firing a shot during an attempted robbery in Taman Megah Ria at Seri Alam here. The 31-second video, uploaded on Facebook on July 19, showed the suspect discharging what appeared to be a firearm before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. 'During the incident, the suspect fired a single shot outside the premises before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. 'Fortunately, no injuries to the victim were reported,' said Seri Alam police chief Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak in a statement here. The incident occurred at about 7.10pm on July 19, and the male suspect's ethnicity has not been determined. Police confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971. The Section carries the death penalty or life imprisonment and whipping for offences involving firearms during a robbery.
