02/05/2026

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Stray livestock bane of road users in Gua Musang

Four Chinese nationals held for online sales of obscene videos SEREMBAN: Police detained four Chinese nationals during a raid here on April 23 for suspected involvement in an online scam selling obscene videos. Seremban deputy police chief Supt Ahmad Lutfti Abdul Mutalip said the suspects, aged between 25 and 40, who are part of a syndicate, were apprehended by a team from the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of the district police headquarters and the Negeri Sembilan contingent police headquarters Commercial Crime Investigation Department. He said police seized four computers, 19 mobile phones of various brands, a router, a set of keys and a remote control together worth about RM10,000 during the raid at a house. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the syndicate advertised and provided obscene videos via a website, in addition to using apps such as Tang Tang, Telegram and WeChat to attract customers,” he said in a statement. All suspects have been remanded to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a jail term of between one and 10 years, with whipping and a fine upon conviction. – Bernama Man electrocuted at TNB substation SUNGAI PETANI: A man in his 30s was seriously injured after being electrocuted at a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) substation in Taman Ria Jaya near here, in a suspected theft attempt. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said police received a call from a TNB technician at 2.08pm on April 27 to report the incident. Motorcycle patrol unit personnel found the suspect lying inside the substation with severe burns to his arm. “He was detained and is receiving treatment,” he said in a statement, adding that there were no surveillance cameras or witnesses. Initial checks showed that the unemployed suspect has two criminal records under Sections 379 and 324 of the Penal Code. The case is being investigated under Section 457. He has been remanded for three days. – Bernama

GUA MUSANG: The lives of road users continue to be at stake as livestock roam freely along main roads in this district, causing scores of collisions annually with losses reaching millions of ringgit. The problem has not only caused property damage and injuries but also claimed lives despite the implementation of various enforcement measures. A recent survey found that the presence of cattle on main roads, particularly at night, on winding paths far from settlements, heightens the risk of incidents when the animals suddenly appear on the road. Gua Musang district council president Mohd Roshdi Ismail said a total of 191 crashes o Scores of traffic crashes recorded annually, with losses reaching millions of ringgit despite implementation of enforcement measures

He also suggested strengthening the implementation of livestock tagging systems to facilitate owner identification as well as establishing designated grazing areas as a long-term measure, Bernama reported. Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the threat posed by wandering animals is at a critical level, particularly at night and during rainy conditions. He pointed out that dark-coloured animals were difficult to spot in poorly lit areas, leaving drivers with little time to react. “By the time drivers notice an animal, the distance is already too short to apply the brakes.” He said animals tend to remain on tarred roads at night as the surface retains heat after rain. Police have also identified several incident hotspots involving stray livestock along the Gua Musang-Kuala Krai and Gua Musang-Jeli routes. Road users are advised to slow down when travelling through these areas, especially in the early morning and at night. Sik said police would continue working with local authorities in enforcement operations and take legal action against negligent livestock owners.

involving cattle were recorded in 2024, with estimated losses exceeding RM1.14 million. He said 176 cases were recorded last year, with losses surpassing RM1 million, while up to April this year 42 cases had been reported involving losses of more than RM252,000. He said local authorities conduct five to six capture operations annually in collaboration with police and the Veterinary Services Department. He added that 22 captures were recorded in 2024 and 19 in 2025, while 10 compounds were issued in 2024 and 13 in 2025 against livestock owners who failed to manage their animals. He said animals not claimed within seven days are auctioned due to limited holding capacity. “In 2024, a total of 11 cattle were auctioned and eight last year.” He said livestock owners may be fined based on the number of animals caught, in addition to daily penalties and operational costs. Mohd Roshdi said the level of awareness among breeders remains insufficient to fully resolve the issue. He cited factors such as a lack of grazing areas, high livestock numbers and a complacent attitude towards traffic crash risks for the persistent problem.

Sik said the threat posed by wandering animals is at a critical level. – AI GENERATED IMAGE BY SYED AZAHAR SYED OSMAN/THESUN

‘Senior cops needed to oversee northern border entry points’ PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has proposed that senior police officers oversee all entry points in the north of Peninsular Malaysia at risk of being exploited for smuggling activities. “Many thanks to IGP Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail for the assistance rendered to my commander recently, which was prompt and decisive, ensuring that the confidence of my personnel was not severely affected.” including nearly RM82.1 million in seizures in 2025.

He also said the agency would incorporate a regimental approach to strengthen discipline and integrity among its personnel. He cited past issues involving non-compliance with rules, such as the use of mobile phones by enforcement officers at Immigration counters, as matters that need to be addressed through stricter discipline. In a related development, Mohd Shuhaily said the agency has submitted a study to the ministry on the need for firearms for its personnel. “For now, we are considering the use of firearms and tasers. Tasers are more suitable for airport duties while firearms are necessary for operations along the northern border.” He said the move is not intended to create a fully armed unit but to ensure the safety of personnel, given the challenges at border entry points that are exposed to smuggling activities. – Bernama

In an earlier interview, he said the agency would begin recruiting its first batch of cadets on July 1 in preparation for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Bahru and Singapore. Mohd Shuhaily said about 460 cadets would be selected to undergo three months of intensive training before being deployed to the Johor Bahru RTS by October. He said the move would ensure that personnel have sufficient time to adapt to operational and technical requirements before the system becomes fully operational on Jan 1, 2027. “We will begin a two-month trial phase to ensure that all personnel at both locations – Woodlands (Singapore) and Bukit Chagar (Johor Bahru) – are fully familiar and efficient with operating procedures ahead of the opening.”

In the 5.40am incident on Feb 25, a vehicle driven by SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir was shot at by a suspect on a motorcycle about 1km from the Malaysia-Thailand border. On the recruitment of Armed Forces veterans into the agency, he said it is an effective measure to strengthen the country’s border control while safeguarding the welfare of former military personnel. Mohd Shuhaily said the agency and the Defence Ministry are also studying a more comprehensive and structured mechanism to expand the involvement of Armed Forces veterans in the agency. He added that the agency, despite being new, had already recorded major achievements,

Its director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the agency requires entry point commanders who are well-versed in transborder crime and capable of acting swiftly to strengthen operational capabilities at entry points. When appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme on Thursday, he said he is appealing to the government for all northern entry points to be placed under the leadership of police officers who are experienced in transborder crime operations. Mohd Shuhaily expressed appreciation to the police force for its swift action in a shooting incident involving the agency’s Bukit Kayu Hitam commander early this year.