19/09/2024

THURSDAY | SEP 19, 2024 6 Police will not ban RXZ programme

Ex-cop uses kites to promote crime-fighting agenda

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have no plans to ban the “We Are RXZ” programme and instead want organisers to comply with existing procedures set by relevant authorities. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said this includes procedures issued by local authorities, state government and police at the state level. “Before the organising of an event is allowed, it involves many parties, including the local authority responsible for issuing licences. The department will focus on traffic control and safety based on the number of participants, vehicles and people who want to attend the event.” On Monday, Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin revealed that three participants from the “We Are RXZ Members 6.0” programme were killed in separate incidents. The RXZ Members 6.0 event took place on Friday and Saturday at the Terengganu Motor Circuit in Gong Badak, Kuala Nerus, attracting more than 80,000 participants across the country. A total of 1,366 crashes and 12 fatalities took place nationwide on Tuesday, down from 14 deaths and 1,641 accidents the previous day. “The main element is the human factor, in addition to vehicle and environmental factors that account for nearly 95% of road crashes. The attitude of motor vehicle users also plays an essential role,” said Mohd Yusri. He said road users, especially those returning to their hometowns in conjunction with school holidays, should plan their journey, be calm and take a break if tired. “When stuck in traffic, be patient and control your emotions so that nothing negative occurs. Use the school holidays as an opportunity to educate family members about the importance of road safety to reduce the rate of fatal collisions.” – Bernama Remands extended in child abuse case SEREMBAN: Three women, believed to have been involved in a child exploitation case who were arrested in Nilai and Seremban in Negeri Sembilan, have had their remand orders extended until Sept 22. State police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said a woman, who was detained in Nilai, was released on police bail after her remand ended on Tuesday. “Today, police applied to extend the remand of an individual (arrested in Nilai) at the Seremban Sessions Court to continue with investigations into the case. Another woman was not remanded as she is pregnant.” He said two women, who were arrested in Seremban, had their remands extended to Sept 22 after their remands ended on Sept 14. A total of 171 individuals were arrested in Op Global , including 105 women aged between 17 and 64. – Bernama

“I have taken my kites to international festivals that I participated in abroad. I have taken my mission to nine countries, including France, India, Thailand and Qatar,” he said when met at the Entrepreneur Carnival @ International Kite Festival Malacca. The Johor Kite Association member said the kites flown at each carnival incorporated elements of policing and involved members of the motorcycle patrol unit and police patrol cars, as well as the Rakan Cop logo ordered from abroad, such as from New Zealand, China and Indonesia. “I own more than 30 kites featuring elements of policing and they are huge in size. They are flown to promote police work, in line with this year’s Police Day celebration theme ‘Polis dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada’.” The three-day festival, which began on Saturday, saw the participation of over 100 local and international kite flyers from Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore.

Mohd Fadzil said his efforts are also aimed at eliminating the stigma or perception held by some foreign communities that police in this country are harsh, cruel and violent. He said he will not stop the effort although he has retired and the free time he has now will allow him to be more active in pursuing his hobby domestically and internationally, Bernama reported. He said although some belittle kite flying as a hobby that is unproductive, it is an activity that could unite people from various ethnic backgrounds and age groups. “Kite flying is the best medium to share culture and art, expand connections and exchange ideas related to the diversity of kites in terms of theme, shape and size, including traditional kites, or wau . “The activity also fosters a high level of patience because it can only be carried out when there is wind and the right technique is needed to control the kite.”

MALACCA: Kites have become a platform for former police officer Mohd Fadzil Ali, 62, to promote the agenda of addressing crime in the community. Retired from the police force with the rank of ACP as the Putrajaya district police chief, he said a kite flying initiative that he has undertaken is an effort to improve police relations with the community, and kite flying has been his hobby for the past 21 years. o Efforts aim to improve police relations with community and eliminate stigma held by foreign communities

Mohd Fadzil standing beside two large kites that features elements of policing at the festival in Klebang on Monday. – BERNAMAPIC

No evidence of corruption in police probe on company: MACC PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

GISBH member denies threatening woman

PUTRAJAYA: A businessman, who is also a Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) member, pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday to a charge of making criminal threats against a woman. Mohamad Riza Makar, 39, entered the plea before Magistrate Ahmad Afiq Hasan. He is charged with criminally intimidating a 25-year-old former GISBH member to cause fear so that she would withdraw a police report she had filed. The offence was allegedly committed at a parking lot in Precinct 4 here at about 10pm on Sept 9. The accused, who has three wives

of each month. Zulfikri appealed to the court to set a lower bail amount on the grounds that the threat was minor and not a serious offence, and RM30,000 was beyond the means of his client. The accused requested the court to reduce his bail as his wife had just given birth and he needs to provide for his children’s expenses. Ahmad Afiq granted bail at RM10,000 in one surety and ordered the accused to report to a police station in the first week of every month and must not disturb, approach or contact the complainant throughout the trial. The court set Oct 18 for case mention. – Bernama

and 10 children, is alleged to have threatened the woman by saying: “We will wait, we know where your house, husband and family are.” The offence, under Section 506 of the Penal Code, provides up to two years’ jail, a fine, or both upon conviction. The prosecution was conducted by DPP Mohd Sabri Othman while the accused was represented by lawyer Zulfikri Ulul Azmin. Mohd Sabri proposed bail of RM30,000 in two local sureties, with conditions that the accused should not approach or contact the complainant, and should surrender his passport to the court and report to the nearest police station in the first week

On Sept 11, police launched Op Global and rescued 402 children from 20 shelters in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan linked to the company. The operation was to facilitate the investigation of the company accused of exploiting children in the name of religion. On Tuesday, His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim decreed that police were to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged criminal misconduct and child abuse issues linked to GISBH. – Bernama

(MACC) has found no evidence of corruption in the investigation by police into charity organisation Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH). Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said police will continue the investigation without MACC interference. “We leave the investigation to police because I do not see any corruption issue here,” he said at a special press conference yesterday when asked if GISBH would be investigated for money laundering.