20/08/2026

THURSDAY | AUG 20, 2026

5 Cops help father send son to hospital

o ‘They not only did their duty as officers, but also stayed and helped in any way they could’

for 14 years. Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim presented both officers with letters of commendation, describing their response as an example of the kind of service police officers should provide to the community. He said the incident also highlighted an important aspect of policing, namely that the role of the force goes beyond enforcing the law, Bernama reported. “They did a good job and we appreciate their efforts. Their swift response demonstrates that the police role is not only about law enforcement, but also about helping the community when immediate assistance is needed.”

they could. “They even gave me words of encouragement when I was anxious and unsure of what to do. “As a father, I will never forget their kindness and concern,” said Muhamad Fitrizuhaili, who works with the Penang Island City Council. He added that Muhamad Faaeq is receiving treatment for a viral infection and in stable condition. According to Sivaraj, he and Jaitin were on a routine patrol when they encountered the distressed father. “There was no time to think twice. The roads were severely congested, so we tried to help the father and son reach the hospital as quickly as possible,” said Sivaraj, who has served in the police force

hour. At that point, I was not thinking about anything else, I just wanted my son to reach the hospital safely.” But the assistance did not end at the hospital entrance. Cpl R. Sivaraj, 38, and Const Jerico Jaitin, 27, followed the father and son into the Emergency Department, fetched a wheelchair and helped bring Muhamad Faaeq inside for treatment. For a worried father, it was more than just a police escort. “I want to thank both MPV officers. Their help meant so much because my son was able to reach the hospital quickly. “They not only did their duty as police officers, but also stayed with us and helped in whatever way

GEORGE TOWN: The morning rush-hour traffic in Penang was moving at a crawl last Thursday, and for Muhamad Fitrizuhaili Md Haris, every minute felt like an eternity. This was because his nine-year-old son Muhamad Faaeq had a high fever and was weak and barely responsive, so he was racing from Teluk Kumbar towards the Penang Hospital, desperately trying to beat the traffic. Then, near the Udini underpass along Jalan Masjid Negeri, help

appeared in the form of a police Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV). Muhamad Fitrizuhaili, 35, sought assistance from the officers. What followed was a race against time, with two police officers clearing the way through the morning traffic congestion and escorting the father and son all the way to the Penang Hospital. “When I saw the MPV, I immediately asked for help. The traffic was bumper to bumper because it was the morning rush

Dept cracks down on wildlife smuggling at KLIA KUALA LUMPUR: The Wildlife and National Parks Department Peninsular Malaysia’s K9 Wildlife Detection Unit has tightened cargo monitoring at the KL International Airport (KLIA) to address attempts to smuggle wildlife through air routes. detecting hidden items.” The K9 unit detects the scent present on wooden pallets and cargo boxes to identify items related to wildlife smuggling, including elephant tusks, pangolin scales, tiger bones, as well as live wildlife hidden in luggage and cargo boxes. related to wildlife crimes through the hotline 1-800-88-5151 or the Public Complaint Management System on the official department website.

Residents relieved after sun bear caught DUNGUN: The Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department has captured an adult male sun bear that was roaming in Kampung Padang Ping near here on Tuesday. Its director Dennis Ten said information about the presence of the sun bear was received from residents at 8am before the Dungun Wildlife Department team arrived at the location at 9.30am to monitor the wild animal. He said the bear, weighing between 50kg and 70kg, entered the trap set by the department in the village on Monday. “Physical monitoring found that the bear was in good health and did not have any injuries on its body.” He also said the animal relocation operation began at 10am and the bear was taken to the Dungun Wildlife Department office before being released into its original habitat. He added that the nearest protected forest area to the village is the Jerangau Forest Reserve. Meanwhile, Kampung Padang Ping Village Development and Security Committee chairman Nik Othman Nik Muhamad said more than 300 residents in the village were relieved after the bear that had been roaming the village for the past week was captured. He said the residents had been worried about their safety, especially when carrying out activities in their orchards. It was reported that the bear had damaged trees and fruits in the village before being captured. “The animal is believed to have come out from the nearby forest area to search for food in the village,” Nik Othman said. – Bernama MACC clears ex-minister, cites insufficient evidence PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its probe into a case involving former minister Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar, with a DPP deciding in 2024 to classify the case as “Kemas Untuk Simpan” due to insufficient evidence to charge him. MACC said two investigation papers were opened in 2021 under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. It said the decision to close the case followed a comprehensive review and investigation of the information, documents and evidence obtained. MACC said the duration of a probe depends on the complexity of a case and the need to obtain, examine and verify relevant information and evidence. It stressed that all probes were conducted professionally, transparently and based on facts and evidence, without influence from any party.

Meanwhile in Putrajaya, the department raided an exotic food restaurant in the Banting area in Selangor and uncovered a wildlife crime case with a total seizure value estimated at RM15,000. The department reported that the operation on Aug 13 found that the restaurant is suspected of storing various wildlife, including pangolin parts, bats, frogs, civets and turtles, Bernama reported. It said among the items seized were packages suspected to contain parts of pangolins, bats, tokay geckos, civets and turtles, as well as a freezer and a phone.

The department said a joint operation with the KLIA Cargo Border Control and Protection Agency was carried out for almost a month, from mid-July to mid-August, as an enforcement action plan through monitoring shipments at the KLIA cargo centre. It also said the operation covered almost all major logistics centres, ensuring syndicates do not use air cargo as a route to smuggle wildlife and natural treasures. “The ongoing Cargo Compliance Operation demonstrated the capability of the K9 squad in

The department added that the presence of the K9 unit on the main cargo route not only serves as a detection measure, but also acts as a preventive element against international wildlife smuggling activities. “The department, together with the agency, will continue to tighten control at the hotspots of the country’s entry points continuously to ensure the country’s biodiversity is preserved.” The public is urged to provide information

Police team sent to probe alleged Malaysian scammers in Pakistan KUALA LUMPUR: Police have despatched a special team to Islamabad, Pakistan to investigate reports regarding the detention of several Malaysians suspected of involvement in an online scam syndicate. level,” he told reporters after the handover ceremony for All-Terrain Tactical Assault E-bikes here yesterday. Also present was Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. the Gulberg Green residential area on the outskirts of Islamabad. The arrests involved 40 Chinese nationals and 170 Vietnamese nationals, in addition to Malaysians and citizens from other Asian countries. Mohd Khalid shaking hands with a General Operations Force officer assigned to an e-bike during the handover ceremony at Bukit Aman yesterday. – BERNAMAPIC

IGP Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said for the time being, he could not confirm the exact number of Malaysians detained as the investigation is still in its early stages. “The Home minister informed me yesterday that visits to these specific locations require coordinated action, not just between us, but also on a government-to-government

Mohd Khalid added that the National Scam Response Centre in Cyberjaya receives over 500 calls from victims daily, and every complaint is followed up with a police report to enable the Commercial Crime Investigation Department to take immediate action. – Bernama

Mohd Khalid said police are actively tracing the network of individuals involved in the scam activities with the cooperation of Pakistani authorities. On Tuesday, international media reported that Pakistani authorities detained 258 foreign nationals during a raid on a scam call centre in