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The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
T'ganu sees big jump in drug haul of RM62mil in first six months
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu police have successfully waged war against drugs, with a total seizure value of RM62.97mil from January this year till July 20. Its chief, Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the amount was a sharp increase compared to only RM1.32mil for the same period last year. He said that during the same period this year, 7,832 arrests were made under various sections of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, including Section 39B, Section 39A (2) and Section 15(1)(a). "Among the drugs seized were syabu, heroin, yaba pills, ketum leaves, cough syrup, ketum water, ganja, Erimin 5 pills and ecstasy pills," he said after the handover of case items from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at the Terengganu police headquarters (IPK) here Tuesday (July 22). Also present was Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, who is also the state police acting deputy chief. On another matter, Terengganu police disposed of 56,232.43g of drugs and 2,572.54 litres of illicit substances worth a total of RM1.1mil today, following a court order for cases completed in legal proceedings from 2001 to 2025. On the subject of influencers, Mohd Khairi said the state police are wary of rogue traders who use their legitimate shopfronts as a cover for drug-related activities. He said, however, only one cosmetics entrepreneur in Terengganu has so far been arrested for drug offences. The entrepreneur is a man known as 'Man Hidung' who has already been charged in court. "Don't assume the police aren't aware. We know… and we are monitoring individuals who pose as cosmetics or beauty product sellers to distribute drugs. They will definitely be caught. "Man Hidung was peddling drugs behind a legitimate business," he added. - Bernama
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Perhentian boat tragedy: Police record statements from three, skipper to be charged
KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters on Saturday, which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were recorded from two men and a woman, aged between 22 and 39, to assist in the investigation. "We have recorded statements from one of the passengers, the boat skipper, and the boat skipper's brother. More witnesses will be called in to assist with the investigation. "All survivors will be called in to provide statements so we can determine what truly happened. "Much of what's being circulated now is based on hearsay. Through this investigation, there may be additional evidence we can document," he said during the duty handover ceremony for the state deputy police chief at the Terengganu police headquarters today. At the ceremony, the Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief, ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, was appointed as acting state deputy police chief, replacing Datuk Wan Rukman Wan Hassan, who went on compulsory retirement. Mohd Khairi said police are in the process of preparing the investigation papers related to the case, which are expected to be completed within a week. "Our investigation is focused on the incident itself, to determine whether any criminal elements contributed to it. Other aspects, such as boat or licence violations, fall under the jurisdiction of the Marine Department," he said. S. Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V. Vennpani lost their lives in the 10.30pm incident on Saturday. Two others were injured, while 10 passengers survived the tragedy. All the boat passengers, aged between three and 40, were returning from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar after dinner, when their boat was suddenly struck by large waves, causing it to capsize. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu confirmed that the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and has a record of five prior offences related to drugs. Azamuddin, when contacted by Bernama today, said the 22-year-old suspect, currently under remand to facilitate investigations under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, is expected to be charged in court tomorrow. — BERNAMA
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Perhentian boat tragedy: Police probe capsizing, skipper tests positive for drugs
KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday, which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were recorded from three individuals, two men and a woman, aged between 22 and 39, to assist in the investigation. 'We have recorded statements from one of the passengers, the boat skipper, and the boat skipper's brother. More witnesses will be called in to assist with the investigation,' he said. 'All survivors will be called in to provide statements so we can determine what truly happened. Much of what's being circulated now is based on hearsay. Through this investigation, there may be additional evidence we can document,' he said during the duty handover ceremony for the state deputy police chief at the Terengganu contingent police headquarters (IPK) today. At the ceremony, the Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief, ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, was appointed as acting state deputy police chief, replacing Datuk Wan Rukman Wan Hassan, who went on compulsory retirement. Mohd Khairi said police are in the process of preparing the investigation papers related to the case, which are expected to be completed within a week. 'Our investigation is focused on the incident itself, to determine whether any criminal elements contributed to it. Other aspects, such as boat or licence violations, fall under the jurisdiction of the Marine Department,' he said. In the 10.30 pm incident on Saturday, S. Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V. Vennpani, tragically lost their lives. Two others were injured, while 10 passengers survived the tragedy. All the boat passengers, aged between three and 40, were returning from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar after dinner, when their boat was suddenly struck by large waves, causing it to capsize. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu confirmed that the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and has five prior records related to drug offences. Azamuddin, when contacted by Bernama today, said the 22-year-old suspect, currently under remand to facilitate investigations under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, is expected to be charged in court tomorrow.
Sinar Daily
02-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Perhentian boat tragedy: Police record statements from three, more to follow
The statements were recorded from three individuals, two men and a woman, aged between 22 and 39, to assist in the investigation. 02 Jul 2025 03:17pm Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday, which claimed three lives. Bernama FILE PIX KUALA TERENGGANU - Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday, which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were recorded from three individuals, two men and a woman, aged between 22 and 39, to assist in the investigation. "We have recorded statements from one of the passengers, the boat skipper and the boat skipper's brother. More witnesses will be called in to assist with the investigation,' he said. "All survivors will be called in to provide statements so we can determine what truly happened. Much of what's being circulated now is based on hearsay. Through this investigation, there may be additional evidence we can document,' he said during the duty handover ceremony for the state deputy police chief at the Terengganu contingent police headquarters (IPK) today. At the ceremony, the Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief, ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, was appointed as acting state deputy police chief, replacing Datuk Wan Rukman Wan Hassan, who went on compulsory retirement. Khairi said police are in the process of preparing the investigation papers related to the case, which are expected to be completed within a week. "Our investigation is focused on the incident itself, to determine whether any criminal elements contributed to it. Other aspects, such as boat or licence violations, fall under the jurisdiction of the Marine Department,' he said. In the 10.30pm incident on Saturday, S. Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V. Vennpani, tragically lost their lives. Two others were injured, while 10 passengers survived the tragedy. All the boat passengers, aged between three and 40, were returning from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar after dinner, when their boat was suddenly struck by large waves, causing it to capsize. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu confirmed that the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and has five prior records related to drug offences. Besut District Police Chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu shows an example of the boat that capsized with 15 passengers onboard at Pulau Perhentian. Bernama FILE PIX Azamuddin, when contacted by Bernama today, said the 22-year-old suspect, currently under remand to facilitate investigations under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, is expected to be charged in court tomorrow. - BERNAMA
The Star
02-07-2025
- The Star
Perhentian boat tragedy: Police record statements from three, more to follow
KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday (June 28), which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were recorded from three individuals, two men and a woman, aged between 22 and 39, to assist in the investigation. "We have recorded statements from one of the passengers, the boat skipper, and the boat skipper's brother. More witnesses will be called in to assist with the investigation," he said. "All survivors will be called in to provide statements so we can determine what truly happened. Much of what's being circulated now is based on hearsay. 'Through this investigation, there may be additional evidence we can document," he said during the duty handover ceremony for the state deputy police chief at the Terengganu contingent police headquarters on Wednesday. At the ceremony, the Terengganu Criminal Investigation Department chief, ACP Arsad Kamaruddin, was appointed as acting state deputy police chief, replacing Datuk Wan Rukman Wan Hassan, who went on compulsory retirement. Mohd Khairi said police are in the process of preparing the investigation papers related to the case, which are expected to be completed within a week. "Our investigation is focused on the incident itself, to determine whether any criminal elements contributed to it. Other aspects, such as boat or licence violations, fall under the jurisdiction of the Marine Department," he said. In the 10.30pm incident on Saturday, S. Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V. Vennpani, tragically lost their lives. Two others were injured, while 10 passengers survived the tragedy. All the boat passengers, aged between three and 40, were returning from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar after dinner, when their boat was suddenly struck by large waves, causing it to capsize. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu confirmed that the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and has five prior records related to drug offences. Azamuddin, when contacted on Wednesday, said the 22-year-old suspect, currently under remand to facilitate investigations under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, is expected to be charged in court on Thursday. - Bernama
