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New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Travel agent who allegedly threatened couple in Japan arrested in Sepang
KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old travel agent was arrested at a restaurant in Sepang yesterday for allegedly threatening a husband and wife in Japan in January. The suspect was arrested following a police report lodged by the victims on Jan 28 after they returned from Japan. Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said the suspect is known to the victims through a different travel agency. "Preliminary investigations showed that the motive behind the incident stemmed from dissatisfaction over the management of bringing tourists to Japan. "The case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which carries a jail term, a fine, or both upon conviction," he said when contacted today. Norhizam said the suspect was arrested at 5pm yesterday, and a remand application will be made at the Sepang magistrate's court today. "The investigation papers will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor's office to decide on the next course of action." He added that the investigation pertains to the case of intimidation that took place in Sepang. Earlier, the victim, who is also a tour guide, Noornabilla Azemi, 36, claimed she was assaulted, had her head slammed against a bed frame, and received death threats from the suspect. The incident was reportedly witnessed by her husband at a friend's rented house in Japan on Jan 24. She said she and her husband were in Japan at the time to handle a group of Malaysian tourists in Tokyo under the assignment of a local travel agency. "I have known the suspect for two years and had previously been offered work as a tour guide through him. "However, I did not expect him to resort to violence simply because he was unhappy that I had supposedly entered an area in Japan he considered his territory. "During the incident, my husband, Mohamad Zhaza Mohamad, 34, along with a Malaysian friend living in Tokyo, was also assaulted," she said.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Police deny arresting suspect in temple groping woman incident
KUALA LUMPUR: Sepang police have denied a statement posted by an Indian entertainment and news channel on Instagram today which claimed that investigators had confiscated the passport of a suspect involved in a groping incident at a temple in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi. District police chief Assistant Commission Norhizam Bahaman said police efforts to track down the suspect are still ongoing. "Members of the public who may have information about the suspect are being urged to come forward. "They can contact investigating officer Inspector B. Sathiyan at 013-2060771 or the Sepang police headquarters at 03-87774222," he said in a statement. Norhizam urged the public to refrain from spreading false or misleading statements that could cause confusion or mislead others about the ongoing investigation. On July 8, Norhizam had said a woman claimed she was groped by a priest at a temple in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi. He had said police received a report about 8.15pm on July 4. The victim, an actress and television host, had taken to Instagram over her ordeal. She had said in her post that she had gone to the temple on June 21 while her mother was in India. She claimed that on that day, while she was praying, the priest approached her and told her he had some holy water and a protective string to tie for her as a blessing and asked her to see him after her prayers. When she went to see him, she claimed he put his hands inside her blouse, and started touching her inappropriately.
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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Two to be charged with Cyberjaya student's murder tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Two of the four suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya will be charged tomorrow. Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said the duo, both in their early 20s, would be brought to the Sepang Court Complex in the morning. "Following instructions from the Deputy Public Prosecutor's office, one suspect will be charged with murder and another with abetment, while the remaining two have been released. "If convicted under Section 302, the accused may face the death penalty. If not sentenced to death, the punishment is imprisonment for between 30 and 40 years, along with no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane. "The penalty for abetment under Section 109 and 302 carries the same sentence," he said in a statement. It is understood that the male suspect will be charged with murder, while his girlfriend will face the abetment charge. Norhizam added that investigations into the case have been completed. A total of four people, one man and three women aged between 19 and 20, were arrested during the course of the probe. Earlier, it was reported that the murder charge against the main suspect in the case had been temporarily postponed Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan had said the police were awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General's Chambers. It was also reported that the main suspect had allegedly spent the night there several times with his girlfriend prior to the incident. Hussein was reported as saying that investigations revealed that the victim's housemate, who is also the suspect's girlfriend, had handed him the access card and keys to the condominium before the incident. The suspect had used the access card and keys provided by his girlfriend, who had returned to her hometown after examinations.
Rakyat Post
26-06-2025
- Rakyat Post
University Student Found Dead In Cyberjaya, Police Confirm It's Murder
Subscribe to our FREE The death of a 20-year-old female university student who was found in her apartment unit on Tuesday morning (24 June) has been classified as murder. The suspect is still on the loose and a manhunt is ongoing. According to a New Straits Times 'The victim, a student from a local university, was found dead at the scene. Preliminary checks found no signs of forced entry into the residence,' he said in a statement. Further examinations found injuries on the victim's head. Norhizam said the autopsy confirmed blunt force trauma as the cause of death. The case is now being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. No element of rape in the murder, says police Police debunked claims on social media about the victim being raped. Norhizam confirmed that the police had found no evidence indicating that the victim was sexually assaulted. 'We urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information. There is no indication of rape in this case case based on the post-mortem results,' he emphasised. Suspect used the victim's ATM card to withdraw cash According to a Norhizam said his party detected around five to six transactions made around the capital. 'Based on our investigation, the male suspect involved began making withdrawal transactions using the victim's banking card shortly after the victim was murdered. 'Currently, we are conducting a detailed investigation to enable the police to identify the suspect's identity and trace his whereabouts,' he said, noting that the bank card was among other valuables reported missing in the murder which included a laptop, mobile phone, and some cash. Horhizam said the police are currently gathering information, and recording witness statements. The victim was a student studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy at a university in Cyberjaya. She was found dead at around 10am on 24 June in her room in Mutiara Ville. Minister visits victim's family to give condolences The Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri paid a visit to the victim's family to give her condolences. Through a post on Facebook, she said she spent some time for a conversation with Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara's relatives about their tragic loss. 'May they be given strength and perseverance in facing this difficult moment. I believe and hope the investigation will be conducted with integrity so that justice can be upheld,' the caption wrote. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Sinar Daily
26-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
What we know so far: Cyberjaya student murder, ATM withdrawals and hunt for suspect
SHAH ALAM - The brutal murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya has taken a chilling turn as police discover that the suspect allegedly used the victim's ATM card for multiple unauthorised withdrawals shortly after the crime. What Happened? The victim, a 20-year-old female student studying Physiotherapy at a private university in Cyberjaya, was found murdered in her hostel room at the Mutiara Ville condominium on June 24, 2025. She was found unconscious with visible injuries on her body by a friend who immediately alerted the police. Authorities have confirmed there were no signs of forced entry into her unit and a post-mortem revealed that her cause of death was consistent with blunt force trauma to the head. Initial investigation revealed several personal items of the victims were missing, including her laptop, mobile phone and cash. Notably, her ATM card was also among the missing items and police discovered that the suspect had made five to six unauthorised withdrawals from various ATMs across the city soon after the murder. What Do the Police Say? Sepang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman confirmed that the investigation is actively focusing on tracking down the suspect who used the victim's ATM card. 'The suspect began making withdrawals using the victim's ATM card not long after the murder,' he was quoted as saying. The brutal murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya has taken a chilling turn as police discover that the suspect allegedly used the victim's ATM card for multiple unauthorised withdrawals shortly after the crime. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva Police are reviewing closed circuit television (CCTV) camera footage from the area, although some cameras, including those in the corridor and the lift, were either non-functional or absent. "We are actively tracking the suspect's whereabouts and gathering witness statements to further progress the investigation," Norhizam said. He added that the police had not found any evidence indicating that the victim was sexually assaulted, contrary to some claims circulating on social media. Meanwhile, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan also said they have already acquired CCTV footage from various sources and are now working on tracing the suspect's whereabouts. "The footage will be used to identify the suspect and narrow down his location," he reportedly said. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Public Concern and Safety Measures In response to the tragic incident, Perikatan Nasional and Bersatu Chairman of the Education Portfolio Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah expressed his condolences and called for a full and transparent investigation. He also raised concerns about the safety of students at private universities in Malaysia, urging a reevaluation of the safety protocols at student accommodations. 'I urge the government to reassess the safety protocols at private universities, including campus access control and cooperation with authorities. The safety of students must be a top priority. 'This tragedy cannot be overlooked and immediate action must be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future,' he said. Netizen's Response Public outrage was swift and widespread with many taking to social media platforms like X and Reddit to express their condolences and concerns over public safety. "Heartbroken over the death of a student at University of Cyberjaya. Students cared yet the university stays silent. Why? Students deserve safety, not silence." X user, @SeverusSuren7 posted. "Sickening. Not the first time, Cyberjaya is low-key a criminal city. Multiple reports and cases have been swept under the rug. We need to make this a national news." X user @RedReinzx11 wrote. Many were quick to point out the false rumours that surrounded the sexual assault allegation of the case. "I hate this because 1) a young woman was murdered and 2) the news/socmed initially spread the fake news of her being sad. Even the current top post of this sub is that false information," user u/frs1023 wrote on reddit. What's Next? As police close in on the suspect, the public has been urged to avoid speculation and to share any information that could aid the investigation. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Investigating Officer ASP Mohd Husny Hussien at 012-9307860 or visit the nearest police station.
