03/07/2025

THURSDAY | JULY 3, 2025 5 Four arrested over RM5m false claims KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested four individuals, including two company owners, for allegedly submitting documents with false information related to the procurement of “permit to work” (PTW) printing services involving RM5 million. According to sources, three men and one woman, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested between 6pm and 7pm on Monday when they arrived at the Sabah MACC office to provide their statements. “A former administrator and a former assistant administrator of a local oil company are believed to have committed the offences between 2019 and 2023,” the sources said. “They allegedly abetted the company owners by submitting false claims related to the procurement of PTW printing services. “MACC seized 22 bank accounts containing about RM2 million, various foreign currencies amounting to RM14,000, three luxury vehicles valued at about RM1.3 million and three phones.” The suspects were remanded for four days starting on Tuesday after Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus allowed an MACC application at the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate’s Court. He said the individuals would be charged under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009, as well as for other offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. – Bernama Couple and son found dead in house SEREMBAN: Three family members were found dead in a house in Taman Bukit Kristal near here at about 5pm on Tuesday. Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said police received information from the public regarding a foul smell coming from the locked house. “Police and a team of firefighters went to the house and cut the padlock of the gate. An inspection found three bodies in a state of decomposition in two bedrooms. The bodies consisted of a 61-year-old man, his 59-year-old wife and their 30-year-old son.” He said forensic examination found a cut on the right arm of the son while the parents’ bodies did not show suspicious signs, Bernama reported. “Also found were four knives with blood stains believed to have been used during the incident and various drugs on the table in the living room.” He said the bodies were sent for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. Man loses savings in investment scam IPOH: An oil and gas consultant has lost over RM2.7 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme advertised on a website. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 37-year-old man lodged a report on Sunday at the Ipoh district police headquarters, claiming he had been cheated through an online investment platform known as Nova 88. The victim registered an account on the website in April 2023 through a contact he met via WhatsApp. He made an initial deposit of RM30,000 into a provided account number and was given a user ID and password to monitor the supposed investment. “Between Jan 5, 2024 and May 20, 2025, the victim made 136 fund transfers to seven accounts, totalling RM2,701,687. “The funds came from his savings and contributions from family members,” said Noor Hisam. – Bernama

Ruling on perpetrators in DPP murder case lauded

KUALA LUMPUR: The Judicial and Legal Service Officers’ Association has described the Federal Court ruling to uphold the convictions and sentences of those responsible for the murder of former DPP Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais as a great relief and a testament to justice served. In a statement yesterday, the association said the ruling was significant not only for the late Morais and his family, but also for all members of the judiciary and legal fraternity who uphold the rule of law without compromise. “This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by legal officers, particularly DPPs, in discharging their duties to uphold truth and justice despite constant o Decision significant for all who uphold rule of law without compromise: Judicial association

S. Ravi Chandran, 53, Bernama reported. However, Nimalan and Ravi Chandran were spared the gallows after the court commuted the death sentences imposed on them by the High Court to life imprisonment. Nimalan was sentenced to 35 years’ prison with 12 strokes of the cane while Ravi Chandran was sentenced to 40 years’ jail. The court did not impose whipping on Ravi Chandran as he is aged above 50. Tengku Maimun said Kunaseegaran’s death sentence remains as he had withdrawn his appeal against the sentence. The panel, including Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim and Federal Court Judge Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang, discharged and acquitted three other individuals, namely R. Dinishwaran, 32, A.K. Thinesh Kumar, 31, and M. Vishwanath, 34, for the murder. Morais was reported missing on Sept 4, 2015 and was last seen leaving his apartment at Menara Duta, Kuala Lumpur in a car. His body was found in a cement-filled oil drum at Persiaran Subang Mewah in Subang Jaya on Sept 16 the same year.

risks and threats. “Despite concerns over a recurrence of such incidents, legal officers in the judicial and legal services will remain firm and resolute in their commitment to uphold the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and the rule of law.” The association also conveyed its appreciation to police for conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation, as well as to the team of DPPs from the Attorney-General’s Chambers for their professionalism, diligence and courage at every stage of the proceedings. “To the late Morais, although our acquaintance was brief, your contributions and spirit live on in our memories and in the principles we uphold. Justice has been served and your legacy remains.” On Tuesday, the Federal Court upheld the death sentence imposed on a former pathologist for the murder of Morais in 2015. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat affirmed the murder conviction of Col Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 62, S. Nimalan, 31, and

5,000 fake guns seized in raids across three states KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized more than 5,000 imitation firearms in simultaneous raids on seven premises in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor, arresting six individuals, including four foreign nationals. the Food Act 1983. “In the second raid on two business premises in Bandar Baru Bangi, a local man was arrested and 53 imitation firearms estimated to be worth RM31,520 were seized. The premises were found to be operating without a valid business licence,” he said on Tuesday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the imitation firearms were sold through online platforms over the past few months. Azmi warned e-commerce and social media platform operators to monitor sales activities on their platforms and ensure illegal items are not sold. CONTRABAND CRACKDOWN ... Penang Customs Department director Rohaizad Ali (centre) during a press conference yesterday showing liquor seized in a raid in Butterworth on May 9. – BERNAMAPIC

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation was carried out by the Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation to clamp down on the illegal online sale of fake guns. He said in the first raid on two premises around Kuala Lumpur, four foreign men were arrested and 4,983 units of imitation firearms were seized. “Also seized in the raid were 1,400 boxes of snack food in violation of regulations under

“The public is advised not to engage in the purchase or possession of imitation firearms and to report relevant information to police immediately.” He added that during the first six months of this year, the Bukit Aman bureau conducted 153 raids, resulting in 233 arrests for various offences, including the sale of imitation firearms, smuggling of non-duty-paid goods and wildlife trafficking, with total seizures valued at RM433,351,837.61. – Bernama

In the third operation at a residence in Batu Pahat, Johor, a local man was arrested and 15 imitation firearms worth RM15,000 were confiscated. Azmi said the total value of seizures from all raids was estimated at RM4,160,070 and the suspects, aged between 28 and 40, are being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, Immigration Act 1959/63, Food Act 1983, trade licensing by-laws and the Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982.