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Probe on mortar bomb found near PLUS highway IPOH: Police are investigating the origin of a mortar bomb found near Km265 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound, near the Menora Tunnel, that was safely detonated on June 30. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said investigators are ascertaining how the 81mm mortar bomb, classified as an “unexploded ordnance”, ended up at the location and whether it was a remnant from World War II. “It has been confirmed as a mortar bomb, referred to as a ‘blind’, which means an explosive device that failed to detonate,” he said after officiating at the rank conferment ceremony for senior police officers and the handing over of duties for the head of the Internal Security and Public Order Department, as well as the Gerik and Kerian district police chiefs. The event was held at the Perak senior police officers’ mess on Wednesday. The bomb was discovered by a PLUS employee who was carrying out landscaping work at the location. Following the discovery, the Bomb Disposal Unit from the Perak police contingent headquarters, assisted by the Ipoh district police headquarters, promptly carried out a controlled detonation. Noor Hisam also apologised to road users for the 15km traffic congestion caused by the bomb disposal operation. “Due to concerns that the explosive might still be active, precautionary measures had to be taken,” he said. – Bernama Over 5,000 cops on duty for Asean meetings KUALA LUMPUR: Police have deployed 5,121 personnel to ensure the smooth and safe organisation of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from July 8 to 11. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said a detailed security plan has been prepared and continuous monitoring would be conducted to ensure the meetings are held smoothly and in an orderly manner. “We have taken appropriate measures to ensure preparedness ahead of this event, and the main focus is on the security of VIPs, traffic control and handling emergencies. “The teams will also use sophisticated technology such as facial recognition systems and explosives detection to ensure (safety),” Azmi told Bernama yesterday. He said police will combine forces of various departments and units, including the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters, Management Department, Federal Reserve Force, Special Operations Unit, VAT69 Commandos and the Special Branch. He said apart from the main meeting location, security controls will also be extended to other important areas, including the KL International Airport.

The three suspects being taken into the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. – BERNAMAPIC

Remand extended for trio linked to Cyberjaya murder

to know the victim personally. They were arrested within 48 hours of the murder during police operations in Johor Bahru and Gemencheh in Negeri Sembilan, involving teams from Bukit Aman, Selangor police and the Sepang district police headquarters. The 20-year-old victim, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student from Kuching, Sarawak, was found dead in her condominium unit at Mutiara Ville in Cyberjaya at about 10am on June 24 by a friend. She had been staying with five housemates, who had returned to their hometowns for the holidays on June 21, leaving her alone in the unit. Police said she was preparing for an upcoming exam at the time. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and is expected to be referred to the deputy public prosecutor soon. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter came up briefly at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said it was not discussed in detail, only mentioned briefly as an update, echoing what Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had said during the Prime Minister’s Department monthly assembly on Monday. At the assembly, Anwar said any service extensions, including for top judges, must follow proper constitutional procedures. He also denied interfering in judicial appointments, responding to public calls for Tengku Maimun’s term to be extended.

object to fatally assault the victim. A post-mortem confirmed the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. Although a pathology report found no evidence of rape, police have not ruled out the possibility of sexual assault. “We are still investigating to determine whether any form of sexual assault occurred,” Hussein said, noting that the motive for the killing remains under investigation. Following the incident, the main suspect allegedly stole several of the victim’s belongings, including her laptop, mobile phone and ATM card. According to Sepang police chief Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman on June 26, five to six ATM transactions were detected across Cyberjaya shortly after the murder, with RM200 withdrawn using the victim’s card. All three suspects are believed “The Malaysian Judiciary remains steadfast in its role as the guardian of justice and will continue to serve the people and nation with unwavering dedication,” it said. The move follows the retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat on Wednesday, leaving the top post vacant with no successor announced to date. Constitutional provisions require the most senior Federal Court judge to step in when the chief justice role is unfilled or the incumbent is unable to serve. The Courts of Judicature Act also provides a legal framework for this transition, ensuring continuity at the top of the judiciary. On Wednesday, Communications

o Magistrate orders man and two women to be detained for another seven days to facilitate investigation into death of university student

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Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said one of the suspects was the victim’s housemate. Investigations revealed she had given her boyfriend, now identified as the main suspect, access to the unit while she was away. “The suspect had stayed at the unit before. On the night of the murder, he was given the access card and keys to stay there again while his girlfriend was in her hometown,” Hussein said. He added that the suspect had harboured ill intentions towards the deceased and used a blunt PETALING JAYA: Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim ( pic ) has stepped in as acting chief justice, taking on full responsibilities of the top judicial role until a permanent appointment is made. Hasnah, who joined the Federal Court in December 2019, was appointed the 14th chief judge of Malaya on Nov 12 last year. Her temporary role is in line with Article 131A of the Federal Constitution and sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, said the Office of the Chief Registrar yesterday.

PETALING JAYA: The remand order for three suspects linked to the murder of a university student in Cyberjaya has been extended by another seven days from today until July 10. Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani had previously approved the extension until yesterday for the trio – a man and two women aged between 19 and 20. The initial remand order was issued on June 27. At a press conference on Tuesday, Selangor police chief

Ű BY HARITH KAMAL newsdesk@thesundaily.com Chief judge temporarily takes over top judiciary role

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