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FRIDAY | JULY 25, 2025

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Cops identify Malaysians held in Cambodia over 60kg ganja

More than 200 detained in Johor immigration raid Johor Immigration Department detained 225 undocumented immigrants during Op Mahir, conducted last Tuesday at the largest petrochemical processing and construction site in Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang. State Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said Op Mahir was launched following intelligence gathered from public tip-offs regarding a large number of immigrants working at the site without valid permits or passes. He said 664 individuals, both locals and foreigners, were inspected and arrests were made involving nationals from China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Nepal. “The arrests involved 129 Chinese men and four Chinese women, 84 Bangladeshi men, two Indonesian men, two Pakistani men and two Nepalese men, aged between 21 and 63. “Also detained were a local man and woman, a manager and human resources officer at the project site,” he added. He said all those detained have been placed at the Pekan Nenas immigration depot for further investigations under sections 6(1)(c) and 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, as well as regulations 11(7)(a) and 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. “The detained locals are also being investigated under Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for harbouring or employing undocumented immigrants.” – Bernama JOHOR BAHRU: The Child dies in suspected dog mauling incident KUALA LUMPUR: A 19-month-old boy died, believed to have been mauled by dogs, at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh. District police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said police received a report on the incident at 8.40am on Tuesday from a medical officer at the Sungai Buloh Hospital. “The child was brought to the emergency zone unconscious and was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but there was no response. He was pronounced dead at 9.14am. “Initial checks revealed scratches and wounds on the victim’s head and body,” he said in a statement. He also said initial investigations found that the child was taken to the hospital by his parents, an Orang Asli couple aged 31 and 29. “The couple had returned from work at about 8.15am and found the door to their house open. They discovered their son unconscious about 20m from the house, with several dogs near the body.” The boy was under the care of his uncle at the time and is believed to have been sleeping in the living room before he went missing. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. – Bernama

He that preliminary information regarding the arrests was obtained through the Foreign Ministry, but no official notification has been received from Cambodian authorities to date. “Police will work with the ministry through the Malaysian embassy in Cambodia to obtain further details.” He also said initial investigations have yet to determine whether the case was linked to international told Bernama

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operating from Malaysia. On a separate matter, Hussein advised Malaysians to be cautious and not to fall for online job offers promising high salaries, especially those involving the delivery of packages overseas. He also reminded the public to be vigilant against the modus operandi of international syndicates that target Malaysians as drug mules. Grandfather denies autistic PETALING JAYA: The grandfather of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin told the Sessions Court that his son and daughter-in-law would never have neglected or harmed the boy, describing them as devoted parents. Zahari Mohd Reba, 57, who was testifying at the defence proceedings of Ismanira Abdul Manaf, said both she and her husband, Zaim Ikhwan, loved their son. “Zayn was my grandson. If either of his parents were not working, I would make sure they came over. “He was very close to his parents. I believe my son and daughter-in-law were not involved in his death,” he said during examination-in-chief by defence lawyer Haresh Mahadevan on Wednesday. He added that he was heartbroken by the loss of his eldest grandchild and loved Zayn. When questioned by DPP Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Zahari confirmed that Zayn required constant care and shared a close bond with both parents. He also agreed with the prosecution’s suggestion that Ismanira and Zaim treated Zayn and his younger sibling equally. On Monday, Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case and ordered Ismanira to enter her defence. Her husband was discharged and acquitted of the same charge. The couple had been accused of neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause physical harm between noon on Dec 5 and 9.55pm on Dec 6, 2023, in the vicinity of Block R of Idaman Apartment in Damansara Damai and a river. They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum sentence of 20 years’ jail, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both. – Bernama grandchild neglected

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified six Malaysians who were detained by Cambodian authorities on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 62kg of ganja to the United Kingdom via Phnom Penh

International Airport on July 16. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspects were all men aged between 27 and 70.

Police seize RM3m ganja, four arrested Mohd Alwi (centre) showing part of the 112kg ganja haul during a press conference at the Penang police contingent headquarters yesterday. – BERNAMAPIC

GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested four men, including a Vietnamese national, and seized 112kg of ganja worth RM3.72 million in two raids carried out at Bukit Mertajam. Penang acting police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) launched an operation from 10am on Tuesday until 3am on Wednesday. “In the first raid, police arrested two men in a hotel room and another man in the hotel lobby, who acted as a ‘transporter’. An inspection uncovered a canvas bag containing 9.2kg of ganja and 4.2kg of ganja buds,” he said at a press conference yesterday. He added that following interrogation and intelligence

trips before being arrested. “Intelligence indicates that they have been active since last March. We are now tracking down the mastermind and other members of the network, who are believed to be in the state.” Police also seized RM1,300 in cash and three vehicles – an MPV, a car and a motorcycle – with a total estimated value of RM199,300. The drugs seized are believed to be enough for approximately 230,000 doses. “The three local men arrested tested positive for drugs and have between seven and 13 records related to criminal and drug offences.” All four suspects have been remanded for seven days until July 29 to assist in investigations. – Bernama

gathered, a Vietnamese man in Seberang Jaya and took him to a homestay nearby, which was used by as a storage facility for smuggling and distribution activities. He said during the inspection of the homestay, police seized 105 packages of ganja buds weighing 97.7kg. Investigations revealed that the suspects had been renting the condominium-type unit since last week for RM2,800 a month. Mohd Alwi also said the group sourced its supply from international drug trafficking networks in neighbouring countries, smuggling them into Malaysia via land routes for distribution. He added that the man acting as a ‘transporter’ was paid up to RM4,000 for each delivery and is believed to have completed two police arrested

Three motorcyclists killed in crash, 11 others injured SEREMBAN: Three motorcyclists died and 11 others were injured in a crash at Km262 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) yesterday morning. eatery when the incident occurred at about 3am. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed the incident and said the case is under investigation. “Preliminary information indicates that three were killed at the scene, one is in critical condition and receiving treatment, while 10 others were injured. “Further investigations are ongoing and a report will be issued later.” – Bernama It is understood that the men were travelling in a convoy from an