Police launch internal probe into officer accused of lewd gesture during rights protest in KL Posted on December 16, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Royal Malaysia Police Malaysia (PDRM) is conducting an internal investigation against a member of the force who allegedly made an obscene gesture towards a woman during a protest in the capital on Friday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said his team has identified the police officer who is currently serving in the Kuala Lumpur area. “The investigation has begun even though police have not received any report in relation to the incident,” he said when contacted here today. Earlier, a post went viral on social media platform Instagram by a woman who alleged that a police officer made lewd gestures towards her while she was taking photographs during a human rights protest here. The woman also claimed that the gesture directed at her was repeated several times by the police officer to ensure it could be seen. — Bernama News
SAR efforts underway for elderly man feared drowned after slippers found by Sungai Pengkalan riverbank in Melaka Posted on November 18, 2024 ALOR GAJAH, Nov 17 — An elderly man is feared to have drowned, after he was believed to have slipped into Sungai Pengkalan, here, early today. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Zone 2 chief Zulkhairani Ramli said the victim, identified as Mokhtar Othman, 61, was last seen leaving his… Read More
Two company directors, govt officer remanded over vehicle licence bribery Posted on January 10, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — Two company directors and an officer from a ministry agency have been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of being involved in corruption to obtain approval letters for commercial vehicle licences without meeting the required conditions. Following an application by MACC here today,… Read More
JB police rescue two Chinese nationals with disabilities, allegedly forced to beg in night markets Posted on December 24, 2024 JOHOR BARU, Dec 23 — Police have rescued two Chinese nationals with disabilities (PwD) who were allegedly forced by a syndicate to beg at night markets and eateries in the district. In addition, a Malaysian man was arrested, suspected of being involved in human trafficking and smuggling, as part of… Read More