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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Teen rider killed in three-vehicle crash in Pontian
PONTIAN: A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a gruesome three-vehicle collision at Km42 of Jalan Johor Baru–Batu Pahat near Pekan Nenas yesterday. The fatal crash, which occurred at 4.30pm, involved a lorry, a car, and the motorcycle ridden by the victim. Pontian district police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said initial investigations suggested that the teenager, who was believed to be travelling from Taman Emas Merah towards Pekan Nenas, collided with the lorry as it turned into a junction. "The impact of the collision flung the victim onto the car travelling behind," he said. The teenager died at the scene from severe injuries. Both the lorry and car drivers escaped uninjured. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. "If convicted, the offence carries a prison sentence of five to 10 years, a fine between RM20,000 and RM50,000, and a minimum five-year driving ban," said Shofee in a statement today. He urged any witnesses to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting Inspector Wan Mohd Hairi Wan Ahmad at 012-3450565 or the district police headquarters' traffic division.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Cockle farm clash: Four men arrested over gang scuffle at jetty
PONTIAN: What began as an alleged trespassing incident at a cockle farm in Ayer Baloi here, escalated into a gang-style brawl yesterday after the farm owner took matters into his own hands instead of alerting the police. The gang fight resulted in four men arrested for rioting, with some sustaining injuries. Earlier, the cockle farmer saw several men walking onto his farm and summoned friends to confront the alleged trespassers. The heated verbal exchange then turned into a violent two-group brawl on the jetty. District police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the 5.37pm gang fight was sparked when the farm owner allegedly took matters into his own hands by summoning friends to confront a group of alleged trespassers. In retaliation, the trespassers allegedly called in reinforcements, escalating the confrontation into a physical altercation. Following a distress call, police rushed to the scene and arrested four men aged between 28 and 38. The case is being investigated under Section 147 and Section 325 of the Penal Code, which deal with rioting and causing grievous hurt. If convicted, the suspects face up to two years in jail or a RM10,000 fine for rioting, and up to seven years in prison and a fine for causing injury. Shofee said police would not tolerate any act of violence or public disorder that threatens peace and safety. He urged the public not to share unverified videos or claims about the incident and to come forward with information that may aid the investigation. Those with details are advised to contact the its hotline at 07-687 1222.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Accountant loses RM122,700 in elaborate police impersonation phone scam
PONTIAN: A 33-year-old accountant lost RM122,700 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating courier service staff and police officers. The victim lodged a report yesterday, claiming she had been duped in a well-orchestrated scam that began with a call from someone claiming to be an employee of a popular courier service. District police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the suspect told the victim that a suspicious package under her name had been intercepted, allegedly containing bank savings account books and ATM tokens. "When the victim denied any involvement nor had any knowledge of the package, the call was transferred to a man posing as a police officer from the Perlis police contingent headquarters," Shofee said "He claimed her name was listed on the police's wanted list. Believing the claim, the victim followed the scammer's instructions. "Between June 18 and July 11, She made eight online bank transfers into four bank accounts amounting to RM122,700 between June 18 and July 11. " The payments were supposedly for clearing her name from the 'wanted list'," Shofee said in a statement today. She only realised she had been scammed after failing to reach both the imposters. The case is investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, whipping, and a fine. Shofee urged the public to remain vigilant and to verify any suspicious calls, especially those involving alleged criminal investigations or courier-related claims. For scam-related enquiries or verification, the public may contact the National Scam Response Centre via 997, check mule accounts using the "Semak Mule" portal, or download the 'Whoscall' app for caller identification.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Pontian food trader scammed of RM8,500 in lottery ticket fraud
PONTIAN: Pontian district police headquarters Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) received a report from a female food trader who claims to have been scammed in a lottery ticket redemption scheme, resulting in a loss of RM8,500. District police chief, Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the 39-year-old trader was reportedly approached by an Indonesian woman and a local man, both in their 50s, whom she did not know. He said the two suspects allegedly approached the victim under the pretext of seeking assistance in redeeming a lottery prize worth RM200,000. "The victim was asked to hand over RM1,000 in cash and some jewellery as collateral, with the promise that they would meet again to deliver the prize winnings and return her cash and jewellery," he said in a statement today. According to Shofee, both suspects left in a grey Proton Saga BLM believed to be using a false registration number. Upon realising she had been deceived, the victim lodged a report at the district police headquarters. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than ten years, along with whipping and a fine. The public is urged to contact the Pontian district police headquarters at 07-6871222 or the nearest police station with any information related to the case.
New Straits Times
03-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Teacher loses RM181,000 in online scam
PONTIAN: A 44-year-old teacher lost RM181,000 after falling victim to an online scam syndicate involving fraudsters impersonating insurance agents and police officers. Pontian district police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said the victim received a call in early January from someone claiming to represent an insurance company. "The scammer told the victim her name was used in a false claim at a private hospital in Ampang. "She was then contacted by another scammer posing as a police officer, who claimed that she was linked to 17 criminal cases, including involvement in a money laundering syndicate. "In a state of panic and fear, the victim was instructed to make several payments to supposedly resolve the case. "She ended up transferring RM181,000 through seven transactions to accounts provided by the scammers," he said in a statement today. Shofee added that the victim began to grow suspicious after reading news about similar scams. "She then informed her husband, and together they verified the details, eventually realising it was a scam. The victim lodged a police report last Friday," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Shofee advised the public to stay vigilant and informed about common tactics and methods used in commercial crimes, particularly phone and online scams, to avoid falling prey and suffering significant financial losses. Victims are urged to act quickly by contacting the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 to block any suspicious fund transfers from being completed.
