Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv IPOH, Dec 22 — Senior citizens were among four local men arrested for their involvement in gambling activities, especially selling public lotteries without licence, during raids carried out at four separate locations in Bagan Datuk yesterday. Bagan district police chief Datuk Supt Mohammad Ali Mohd Jali said the raid from 4.30pm to 6.45pm led to the arrest of the four men, aged between 32 and 62, while mobile phones and mobile mini printers were also seized during the raids. “The case is being investigated under Section 4A(a) of the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953 which provides for a fine not exceeding RM200,000 or five years’ imprisonment if convicted,” he said in a statement today. Mohammad Ali said to date, a total of 51 individuals have been arrested for offences under the Open Gambling Houses Act in 39 raids around the Bagan Datuk district from June to December 2024. He added that police managed to seize more than RM9,000 in cash from gambling during the raid. “The Bagan Datuk PDRM (Royal Malaysian Police) has issued a stern warning and will take strict action against any individuals involved in these gambling activities and calls on the public to channel any information regarding illegal gambling activities for immediate eradication,” he said. — Bernama News
Flooded but secure: Kelantan’s safety assured despite nine police stations inundated as military joins relief efforts, says DPM Zahid Posted on November 30, 2024 KOTA BAHRU, Nov 29 — Kelantan’s security has not been compromised even though nine police stations in Pasir Mas and Tumpat were currently affected by floods, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said all the affected police officers and personnel at the stations have… Read More
Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to repatriate Palestinians delayed by negotiations with Egypt, says defence minister Posted on January 10, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Most of the Palestinians brought to Malaysia in August last year for medical treatment have fully recovered from their injuries and are being prepared for repatriation, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said negotiations with the Egyptian government for their repatriation are… Read More
MACC nabs eight, including agency director, in alleged vehicle licence bribery bust Posted on January 9, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested eight individuals, including a government agency director and three company directors, on suspicion of involvement in bribery related to the approval of Commercial Vehicle Licences (LKP) without meeting required conditions. According to MACC sources, the suspects, aged between their… Read More