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The Sun
29-06-2025
- The Sun
Two foreigners detained for impersonating public servant and fighting in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained two foreign men yesterday for allegedly impersonating a public servant and engaging in a physical altercation at Jalan Dinar, Taman Subang Perdana, Kampung Baru Subang, Selangor. Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said authorities received a distress call at 1.15 pm, prompting patrol officers to intervene. 'Upon arriving, officers arrested two foreign nationals, aged 26 and 32, suspected of involvement in the fight. One was found handcuffed inside a car,' he stated. Initial investigations revealed the dispute arose from a personal disagreement between the two individuals, who were reportedly friends. Police seized two Perodua cars and a pair of handcuffs from the scene. The case is being investigated under Section 160 (affray) and Section 170 (impersonating a public servant) of the Penal Code, as well as Section 89 of the Police Act 1967 for unlawful possession of police equipment. Mohd Hafiz urged witnesses or those with additional information to contact the Kampung Baru Subang police station at 03-7846 2322 or Inspector Ekmal Hasif Mohd Noor at 011-35396787.
The Star
29-06-2025
- The Star
Cops detain two foreigners for allegedly impersonating public servant, fighting
KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained two foreign men suspected of brawling and impersonating a public servant at Jalan Dinar, Taman Subang Perdana, Kampung Baru Subang, Selangor. Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said a call regarding the fight was received at 1.15pm on Saturday (June 28), after which patrol officers were dispatched to the scene. "Upon arriving at the scene, the officers arrested two foreign nationals aged 26 and 32, who were suspected of being involved in the fight. One of the suspects was found handcuffed inside a car. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the fight between the two individuals, who are friends, stemmed from a disagreement over a family matter," he said in a statement on Sunday. He said police seized two Perodua cars found at the scene and a pair of handcuffs, adding that the case is being probed under Section 160 and Section 170 of the Penal Code for causing affray and impersonating a public servant, as well as Section 89 of the Police Act 1967 for the unlawful possession of police equipment. Mohd Hafiz urged those with further information to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Kampung Baru Subang police station at 03-7846 2322 or Inspector Ekmal Hasif Mohd Noor at 011-35396787. - Bernama
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- New Straits Times
2 foreigners arrested after fight, one found handcuffed
SUNGAI BULOH: Two foreign men were arrested following a brawl in Kampung Baru Subang here. One of the suspects was already handcuffed when police apprehended him. Sungai Buloh District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Mohd Norin a statement today said the District Control Centre (DCC) received an emergency call at 1.15pm yesterday about a fight at Jalan Dinar, Taman Subang Perdana. "A patrol unit was immediately despatched to the scene, where both suspects, aged 26 and 32, were detained. "One of them was found inside a vehicle with handcuffs on his wrist," he said. Hafiz said police also seized a pair of handcuffs and two Myvi cars from both the suspects and took them back to the headquarters for questioning. "The case is being investigated under multiple legal provisions, including Section 160 of the Penal Code for committing affray, Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant and Section 89 of the Police Act 1967 for possessing police equipment without permission," he said. He said the suspects would also be investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for entering or staying in Malaysia without valid documents, which carries a sentence of up to five years' imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM10,000, or both, including the possibility of up to six strokes of the cane. Police have urged the public not to speculate on the incident and encouraged anyone with information to come forward. "Members of the public are advised to report any relevant information at the nearest police station or contact the Kampung Baru Subang police station hotline at 03-7846 2322, or Investigating Officer Inspector Ekmal Hasif Mohd Noor at 011-3539 6787," Hafiz said.
New Straits Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Calls for dedicated police ministry intensify, but experts differ
KUALA LUMPUR: A dedicated police ministry could boost accountability and better uphold the separation of powers, according to a crime expert. "With its own ministry, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) would be the only one to report and be accountable to that ministry and advise only the Prime Minister," Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) executive council member and former Subang Jaya police chief Datuk Muhammad Fuad Talib told NST. "The doctrine of separation of powers is clear," he added. His remarks comes after former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the police force should be placed under its own dedicated ministry. He said that health, education, and defence each fell under specific ministries, and the same should be applied to the police force. Meanwhile, another expert Shahul Hamid Abd Rahim said having one dedicated minister in charge of the police would protect the force from outside influence. "With its own ministry, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) would be the only one to report and be accountable to that ministry and advise only the Prime Minister. The doctrine of separation of powers is clear," he said. However, Datuk Seri Dr Akhbar Satar, who is also a criminologist, said that the police are already largely independent under the Police Act 1967, as the Inspector-General of Police holds sole authority to command the force and appoint its senior officers. Akhbar also said that independence alone would not ensure integrity. "Can this lead to stronger institutional independence? No, unless police leadership has integrity, merit, boldness, and decreased political interference," he said.
The Star
22-06-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did two students on a motorcycle flee from a policeman in Mersing?
"It's not illegal if you don't get caught", is a common saying used by someone up to no good to justify their less than righteous deeds. A video on social media has gone viral, supposedly showing two school students that the saying to heart when they evaded capture from police while riding a motorcycle in Mersing. Is this true? VERDICT: TRUE Mersing deputy OCPD Deputy Supt Mohd Hasrudi Mohd Zain said that the incident occurred at a traffic light near Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Endau here around 12.30pm last Friday (June 20). "The policeman on a motorcycle had issued a warning by identifying himself as a policeman and attempted to remove the motorcycle key because the vehicle had a modified licence plate and exhaust, which produced excessive noise. However, the student swatted the officer's hand away and sped off. "The policeman's action falls under Section 58(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 24(1)(b) of the Police Act 1967," he said when contacted by Bernama on Sunday (June 22). He added that the policeman was a crime prevention patrol officer from the Endau police station and was carrying out his duties. At the same time, DSP Hasrudi advised the public not to speculate on the matter. Earlier, a 13-second video went viral on social media showing a motorcyclist wearing a black shirt attempting to pull the key from a motorcycle ridden by two school students, who managed to avoid him and flee the scene.
