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New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Three Chinese nationals nabbed over burglary in Kuala Perlis
KANGAR: Three Chinese men were arrested after they were believed to be involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis near here yesterday involving a loss of about RM4,000. Kangar district police chief Assistant Commissioner Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said police received a report at 11.38pm from a man who found that his uncle's house in the area had been broken into. "Initial investigations found that the house showed signs of a break-in at the back door. "Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed three suspects entering the house and taking several valuable items," he said in a statement today. Yusharifuddin said among the items reported missing were jewellery worth about RM1,200, cash worth RM2,500 from a safe and another RM357 from a drawer in a cupboard in one of the rooms of the house. He said the investigation team from the Kangar Criminal Investigation Division together with the Forensic Unit of the Perlis police contingent headquarters also inspected the scene of the incident. He said earlier at 10.10pm on the same day, police received information from the public that three unknown men were believed to have broken into the house and have been detained by villagers. "Acting on the information, the arresting officer together with members of the Kuala Perlis police station task force and a MPV team went to the location and re-arrested the three men involved. "The results of the investigation found that they were Chinese nationals, aged between 38 and 54, who had been in this country for less than a week were looking for work. "They were said to have been offered jobs as cooks but have yet to deal with any employers," he said. Yusharifuddin said further inspection found that the three suspects had valid travel documents and items believed to belong to the victims, including cash and jewellery, were also seized from them. He said the case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine or both upon conviction . He also said the suspects have been remanded for six days to assist in investigations into the case.
The Star
19-07-2025
- The Star
Police nab Chinese nationals in Kuala Perlis burglary probe
KANGAR: Three Chinese men were arrested after they were believed to be involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis on Friday (July 18) involving a loss of about RM4,000. Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said police received a report at 11.38pm from a man who found that his uncle's house in the area had been broken into. "Initial investigations found that the house showed signs of a break-in at the back door. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed three suspects entering the house and taking several valuable items," he said in a statement on Saturday (July 19). Yusharifuddin said among the items reported missing were jewellery worth about RM1,200, cash worth RM2,500 from a safe and another RM357 from a drawer in a cupboard in one of the rooms of the house. He said the investigation team from the Kangar Criminal Investigation Division (BSJD) together with the Forensic Unit of the Perlis police contingent headquarters (IPK) also inspected the scene of the incident. He said earlier at 10.10 pm on the same day, police received information from the public that three unknown men were believed to have broken into the house and have been detained by villagers. "Acting on the information, the arresting officer together with members of the Kuala Perlis police station task force and a MPV team of the Kangar IPD Kuala Perlis Zone went to the location and re-arrested the three men involved. "The results of the investigation found that they were Chinese nationals aged between 38 and 54 years old who had been in this country for less than a week were looking for work. They were said to have been offered jobs as cooks but have yet to deal with any employers," he said. Yusharifuddin said further inspection found that the three suspects had valid travel documents and items believed to belong to the victims, including cash and jewellery, were also seized from them. He said the case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine or both upon conviction . "The remand application against the three suspects has been granted for six days starting today by Magistrate Nurshahida Abdul Rahim," he said. - Bernama
The Sun
19-07-2025
- The Sun
Three Chinese nationals arrested for burglary in Kuala Perlis
KANGAR: Three Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with a burglary at a residence in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis. The suspects, aged between 38 and 54, allegedly broke into the house and stole valuables worth approximately RM4,000. Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop stated that authorities received a report at 11.38 pm from a man who discovered his uncle's home had been ransacked. 'Initial investigations revealed signs of forced entry at the back door. CCTV footage confirmed three individuals entering the property and taking valuables,' he said in a statement. Among the stolen items were jewellery worth RM1,200, RM2,500 in cash from a safe, and an additional RM357 from a cupboard drawer. The Kangar Criminal Investigation Division and Perlis police forensic team examined the scene for further evidence. Earlier that evening, at 10.10 pm, villagers detained the suspects after spotting them near the house. Police later rearrested them with assistance from the Kuala Perlis task force. 'The suspects, who had valid travel documents, had been in Malaysia for less than a week, reportedly seeking employment as cooks,' Yusharifuddin added. Authorities seized cash and jewellery believed to belong to the victims. The case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Magistrate Nurshahida Abdul Rahim granted a six-day remand for the suspects starting today. - Bernama
The Star
24-06-2025
- The Star
Kangar cops nab couple for alleged abuse of six-year-old boy
KANGAR: Police have arrested the mother and stepfather of a six-year-old boy in Kampung Dato Ahmad Musa, Simpang Empat near here on suspicion of abusing the child. Kangar OCPD Asst Comm Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the 37-year-old man and 27-year-old woman were arrested at about 11pm on Monday (June 23) and have been remanded for four days to assist in the investigation. He said the boy told his grandfather, who lodged a police report on Sunday (June 22), that he was pinched on the thigh, hit on the head, hit with a stone on the left side of his chest, pricked with a needle on his left arm, and choked by the couple. "An examination at Hospital Tuanku Fauziah by the doctor on duty found no bruises or swelling on any part of the victim's body except for a mark consistent with a needle prick or small sharp object on his left arm. The victim has been warded," ACP Yusharifuddin said in a statement on Tuesday (June 24). He said the boy also told his grandfather at about 9pm on Friday (June 20) that he was beaten and abused by his mother and stepfather when he was at his mother's house in Simpang Empat. ACP Yusharifuddin said the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. – Bernama
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Mum, stepdad remanded for alleged abuse of boy
KANGAR: A couple has been remanded until June 27 to assist police in their investigation into the alleged abuse of a 6-year-old boy at their home in Simpang Empat here. The suspects, aged 27 and 37, are the child's biological mother and stepfather. They were arrested after the boy's grandfather lodged a police report. Kangar police chief Assistant Commissioner Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the incident was reported last Friday when the boy told his grandfather that he had been assaulted by both his mother and stepfather while staying at their house in Simpang Empat. "The child claimed he was pinched on the right thigh, slapped on the head, struck on the left chest with a stone, poked with a needle on his left arm and choked by both suspects. "The ordeal left him fearful and unwilling to return to his mother's house," he said in a statement today (June 24). Yusharifuddin said the boy had been taken to his grandfather's house, who then brought him to Tuanku Fauziah Hospital (HTF) in Kangar for a medical check-up before lodging the report. "A physical examination found no bruises or swelling except for a puncture wound consistent with a needle prick on the left arm. "The boy has been admitted for observation and is now under the care of his grandparents," he added. Police detained the suspects at 11pm yesterday in Simpang Empat. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which provides for a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both, upon conviction.
