16/08/2025

SATURDAY | AUG 16, 2025

5 Motion to exhume remains of cadet filed

KUALA LUMPUR: The mother of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit trainee cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, who died during training at the Army Basic Training Centre in Ulu Tiram, Johor, on July 28, has filed a notice of motion seeking an order to exhume her son’s remains to conduct a second autopsy. Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, 45, filed the notice on Thursday through Messrs Naran Singh & Co at the Shah Alam High Court registry, o Mother claims criminal elements involved in death of son

She said she went to the hospital at 4am on July 29 to see her son’s body and saw there were injuries, especially on the neck and chest, in addition to bruises on the face and right eye. “I believe the injuries to the chest and right eye were caused by blows with blunt objects. I also believe the bleeding from my son’s nose, which did not stop until his body was buried, clearly shows that he was beaten and suffered injuries to the brain and chest. “The pictures of the injuries to my son clearly show that they were caused by blunt objects.” On Aug 13, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said an investigation committee found no elements of abuse on Syamsul Haris.

Syamsul Haris’ death, citing several contradictions regarding the stated cause of death. She also claims that the family was not allowed to view the deceased’s entire body, either while at the Forensic Department or during the cleansing and shrouding process. She said the body of the deceased was also released in a closed casket and when asked to have the lid opened, only the face was shown. In her supporting affidavit, Ummu Haiman said her son attended shooting training on July 27 during a training course at the Army Basic Training Centre. She said at about 4.30pm on July 28, she received a call from a UTM lecturer informing her that her son had died at the Kota Tinggi Hospital in Johor.

Investigation Department director general to appoint a new team from the Bukit Aman police headquarters to take over the investigation from the current investigating officer and to conduct a probe into the deceased’s death, similar to the one carried out in the Zara Qairina Mahathir case. She is further seeking an order for the AG to conduct an inquest to determine the cause of Syamsul Haris’ death, along with any other orders or relief deemed appropriate by the court. The application was filed on the grounds that the first post-mortem was not conducted by a hospital forensic expert, but instead by one Dr George Sixtus Fernandez Jr, a Grade UD10 medical officer. She claims that there were criminal elements involved in

Bernama reported. She named Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and Attorney-General (AG) Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar as respondents. Her lawyer Datuk Naran Singh, when contacted yesterday, confirmed the filing of the notice of motion. Ummu Haiman also sought an order to compel forensic experts from the Kuala Lumpur Hospital to conduct a post-mortem within 14 days after the remains are exhumed, in the presence of forensic expert Datuk Seri Dr Bhupinder Singh and the family’s appointed lawyer or a representative from Messrs Naran Singh & Co. Ummu Haiman is also seeking a court order directing the Criminal

MACC seizes more than RM30 billion in assets KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian

Media firm to be probed over smuggling KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate an online media company following the arrest of two of its staff who are believed to be involved in a smuggling syndicate. Its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the owner of the company would be summoned to provide a statement. “We have reason to believe the media company is being used as a front to enable and facilitate money laundering activities.” Azam added that investigations are ongoing to determine the company’s involvement in the smuggling operation. He also said the two journalists arrested, along with eight other individuals, including senior military officers, are believed to have served in the Armed Forces. “They are former Armed Forces personnel and initial investigations suggest they may have provided information to the smugglers.” On Wednesday, the media reported that MACC remanded 10 individuals, including five senior Armed Forces officers and two journalists from a news portal, suspected of involvement in a smuggling syndicate in the southern part of the country. Also remanded were a company manager, an administrative assistant from the Malaysian Medical Association and a foreign woman. The suspects, aged between 30 and 55, were arrested during “Op Sohor”, conducted by the MACC Intelligence Division and police. – Bernama Woman loses over RM690,000 in scam TANGKAK: A 60-year-old woman lost RM695,375 after falling victim to an online investment scam presented as a trading business. Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the victim came across an offer on Facebook and contacted an individual via WhatsApp. She was instructed to download an app called ‘DESG’ via a link sent by the individual. “Lured by the promises of 100% returns, the victim made 16 transfers to four mule accounts between July 2 and Aug 13.” The victim lodged a police report on Thursday after realising she had been scammed, with the case now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. – Bernama

41 immovable properties, including land and buildings, that are still awaiting disposal. He described the ongoing operations as evidence of the commission’s proactive approach in detecting, investigating and taking action against those involved in corruption and money laundering. “This figure is not just a statistic, but reflects the extent of our commitment to recovering assets from criminal proceeds for the country.” He added that such efforts would not only restore revenue to the nation, but also strengthen public confidence in enforcement agencies. – Bernama

cash, luxury cars and bank accounts totalling RM36 million in a case involving embezzlement of highway construction funds. “MACC also seized luxury assets worth over RM32 million from the residence of a ‘Tan Sri’, including 217 luxury watches and 27 designer handbags.” A source revealed that the person of interest is being probed for allegedly making false claims and misusing loan bonds related to a highway construction project in the Klang Valley. Azam Baki said the Anti-Money Laundering Division is currently managing

Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized assets worth RM31.4 billion from corruption-related activities over the past five years. Its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission also successfully forfeited assets valued at nearly RM28 billion during the same period. He said the amount included assets worth about RM183 million seized during raids on smuggling syndicates under “Op Metal”. “Also seized were real estate valued at RM620 million in an investigation into a fibre network development project, as well as

Mazlan said MMEA would conduct a detailed investigation into the registration of the ship and any reports of possible victims on board. – PIC COURTESY OF MALAYSIAN MARITIME ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

‘Ghost ship’ sighted in Terengganu waters KUANTAN: The Malaysian Maritime

and any reports of possible victims on board, once it arrives at KSB. He also said the operation received support from a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter, which transported a special action and rescue team, along with personnel from the Malaysian Marine Department, Malaysia Petroleum Management, Petronas, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, Vestigo Petroleum Sdn Bhd, Jadestone Energy (Malaysia) and Jasa Merin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. “MMEA will continue the operation until the vessel is safely handed to the Malaysian Marine Department.” – Bernama

“The vessel had drifted past the oil platform area and posed a potential threat to the safety of other platforms nearby. It is currently being towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Terengganu for salvage operations.” On Aug 7, the media reported that one Indonesian crew member died while four others were injured when a fire broke out onboard a foreign oil tanker, 36 nautical miles east of Tanjung Sedili Kechil, near the waters off Kota Tinggi on Aug 6. Mazlan said the agency would conduct a detailed inspection, including an investigation into the registration of the ship

Enforcement Agency (MMEA) sighted a “ghost ship” drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu on Tuesday. Pahang MMEA director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said the unnamed vessel is believed to be linked to an incident of an oil tanker that caught fire off Tanjung Sedili on Aug 7. He said the ship was spotted about four nautical miles east of the platform, following a report received by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan from MRSC Johor Bahru at 4.45pm on Aug 12.