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Over 800 illegal immigrants detained in immigration sweep

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 843 illegal immigrants were detained in an integrated operation in Selayang Baru on Saturday for suspected offences under the Immigration Act. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who was present, said the group comprised 808 men and 35 women aged between 21 and 53, involving Indonesians, Bangladeshis, Indians, Myanmar nationals, Nepalese and Pakistanis. “The operation was conducted after receiving complaints from the community about the influx of foreign workers, including those running businesses along the roadside. Intelligence work was carried out before inspections began,” he said at a press conference on site. He added that similar operations had previously been carried out in Seri Muda, the Selangor Wholesale Market and several other locations. Also present last night were Immigration deputy director general (operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli, Selangor police chief Datuk

Shazeli Selangor Immigration director Khairul Aminus Kamaruddin and 358 personnel from various security agencies, including the Immigration Department, police, Armed Forces, National Registration Department and local authorities. Amirudin said two locals were also arrested on suspicion of drug abuse. He said those detained were suspected of not having identification documents, violating pass conditions, overstaying or using unrecognised identity cards, among other immigration offences, before being taken to the Semenyih Immigration Depot for further investigation. On claims that low rental costs had attracted foreigners to Selayang Baru, he said the trend was driven more by demand and supply, as well as its proximity to the city centre and status as a hub for trade and daily-wage work. Amirudin said the previous integrated operation at the Selangor Wholesale Market had also produced positive outcomes for the community. – Bernama Kahar,

Amirudin (centre) observing operations during the raid. – BERNAMAPIC

Cops confirm receipt of audio recording linked to shooting o Evidence to be examined by special investigation team, says IGP

Three children die in drowning incidents KUALA LUMPUR: Three children died in separate drowning incidents in Kajang and Port Dickson over the past two days. In Kajang, the body of a 14-year-old boy, the second of two brothers who went missing on Thursday, was found in a retention pond in Taman Prima Saujana at 8.35pm on Saturday, said Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof. “The victim’s body was taken to the Kajang Hospital for an autopsy,” he added. The brothers, aged 12 and 14, were swept away by strong currents while trying to retrieve a ball from a large drain at Lorong 1/3A in Taman Prima Saujana. The younger boy’s body was recovered earlier at 7.47pm on Thursday at Sungai Merbau in Kampung Sungai Kantan, about two kilometres from where they were swept away. Meanwhile in Port Dickson, a four-year-old boy is believed to have drowned in a swimming pool at a homestay in Batu 4, Jalan Pantai on Saturday. Port Dickson police chief Supt Maslan Udin said authorities were alerted by the emergency department of the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban. The child was pronounced dead at 8.40pm by an attending doctor and the case has been classified as sudden death. – Bernama BALIK PULAU: Police arrested an elderly man and seized 30 bitcoin mining machines in a raid on several premises around Jalan Air Putih on Saturday that were found to be operating through illegal electrical connections. Southwest district police chief ACP Anuwal Ab Wahab said police, together with a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) team, conducted an inspection at 10pm and discovered bitcoin mining machines at the premises. “TNB’s assessment found that the estimated loss from the electricity theft was RM22,744,”he said. Police arrested a 60-year-old local man and seized 30 bitcoin mining machines and a modem unit. The case is being investigated under Section 37(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Section 427 of the Penal Code. Police are also working to trace other suspects linked to the operation. – Bernama Man nabbed over electricity theft

the hotline at 019-376 4763 to assist efforts to safeguard public safety and order. The incident, which occurred at 4.30am on Nov 24, involved three men aged between 24 and 29, who were shot dead after one of them allegedly attacked a police corporal with a parang at an oil palm plantation in Durian Tunggal. The officer, in his early thirties, sustained serious injuries to his left arm. Police said the men were members of the Durian Tunggal Gang, active since early 2024 and linked to 22 criminal cases – 20 in Malacca and one each in Negeri Sembilan and Selangor – causing losses of about RM1.35 million. The gang reportedly targeted small businesses and commercial premises, often using weapons to intimidate victims. 2007 to 2019, the longest tenure to date. He also served as a member of the Selangor Quran Literacy Committee and a lecturer of Advanced Talaqi at the Selangor Quran Literacy Academy. Born in Dungun, Terengganu, he was among the first cohort of Malaysian students to pursue studies at Al-Azhar University in Egypt. Before his appointment as grand imam, he served for five years as imam of the Putrajaya Mosque. According to the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque official Facebook page, Syaikh Ismail’s remains were taken to the mosque in Shah Alam for bathing and shrouding after the Subuh prayer, followed by the funeral prayer at 9am. His remains were later taken to the USJ 22 Muslim cemetery for burial. – Bernama

He said to strengthen the investigation, the Criminal Investigation Department director had formed a special investigation team last Wednesday, led by a senior officer with the rank of senior assistant commissioner to take over and conduct a comprehensive probe at the Bukit Aman level. “This step was taken to ensure that every aspect of the investigation is examined systematically, professionally and without compromise,” he said in a statement yesterday. Mohd Khalid reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to a thorough and integrity driven investigation, stressing that misconduct will not be tolerated, Bernama reported. He urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information that could compromise the investigation, and called on anyone with relevant information to contact

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed receiving a compact disc containing audio evidence linked to the Durian Tunggal shooting incident in Malacca, submitted on Saturday by a family member of one of the three individuals killed in the incident. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the disc is believed to contain an audio recording of a telephone conversation between one of the deceased and his wife prior to the shooting.

Former national mosque grand imam dies KUALA LUMPUR: Former Grand Imam of the National Mosque Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad (pic) passed away early yesterday morning at the age of 81, leaving a legacy of Islamic scholarship and service to the Muslim community in Malaysia. Ahmad Zahid added that the highly respected religious figure was soft-spoken, deeply knowledgeable and made immense contributions in advancing the Quran , Islamic scholarship and dakwah . “His exemplary character will continue to inspire us. “My deepest condolences to

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described him as a distinguished educator, Quranic scholar and mursyid ( spiritual guide), who dedicated his life to imparting knowledge.

family members of the late Syaikh Ismail. May they be granted strength and fortitude in facing this difficult time. May Allah SWT forgive all his sins, accept his good deeds and place his soul among the righteous.” Syaikh Ismail, who was named National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H/2021, served as grand imam of the National Mosque from

“The late Syaikh Ismail’s service as a judge at both national and international Quran recital and memorisation assemblies also elevated Malaysia’s standing in the eyes of the world,”he wrote in a Facebook post yesterday.