Investigation

JOHOR BARU: Investigation of pollution at Sungai Kim Kim is ongoing, says Johor Environment Department (DoE) director Dr Famey Yusoff. "Investigation officers are completing the investigation papers. We are also waiting for chemistry reports," he said on Monday (Aug 2) when contacted about developments in the investigation following complaints of pollution in Sungai Kim Kim. It was earlier reported that public complaints led the authorities to the discovery of pollution in Sungai Kim Kim here. State health and environment committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said the DoE conducted an investigation at Sungai Kim Kim following complaints from the public about a foul smell coming from the river around Kampung Bukit Pulai in Pasir Gudang. "DoE staff went to the scene at about 10pm on Wednesday (July 28) upon receiving the complaints. "When they arrived, they found that the water in the river had turned dark and had a foul smell. "They then inspected areas around the river and ... » Learn More about Pollution hits Sg Kim Kim in Johor again, DoE investigating cause

Zydeco musician Chris Ardoin was shot in the back and hospitalised while performing at an event in Colfax, Louisiana, his wife said in a statement on Facebook. Ardoin was performing as the Friday (July 30) headliner at Zydeco Bike Fest when he was shot in the back. Ardoin's wife, Kerri, posted on his official Facebook page at 3:36 a.m. Saturday (July 31) and said he was struck on his right side while performing. "Doctors said thankfully he's a built guy. The bullet didn't penetrate his lung and stopped near his ribs ... Please keep him in your prayers and will update you all later!" she wrote. His brother, Zydeco musician Sean Ardoin, posted an update on his personal Facebook account around 10am Saturday that Chris Ardoin was doing well and resting safely at home after his visit to the hospital. "God is faithful and praise Him that the bullet is 'safely' lodged in soft tissue in his back and is not a threat. Thank you (for) your prayers and concern, we'll all believe that it ... » Learn More about Musician Chris Ardoin shot while performing onstage at Louisiana music festival

MILAN: Hackers have attacked and shut down the IT systems of the company that manages Covid-19 vaccination appointments for the Lazio region surrounding Rome, the regional government said on Aug 1. “A powerful hacker attack on the region’s CED (database) is under way,” the region said in a Facebook posting. It said all systems had been deactivated, including those of the region’s health portal and vaccination network, and warned the inoculation programme could suffer a delay. “It is a very powerful hacker attack, very serious... everything is out. The whole regional CED is under attack,” Lazio region’s health manager Alessio D’Amato said. According to ANSA, Italy’s postal police and Rome prosecutors are looking into the matter and could open an investigation to find out who is behind the attack. Italy recently followed France in announcing that proof of vaccination or immunity from Covid-19 would become mandatory for an array of activities. The move triggered a series of ... » Learn More about Hackers shut down system for booking Covid-19 shots in Italy’s Lazio region

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified and are tracking down 47 individuals involved in the "Keluar dan #Lawan" rally on Saturday (July 31), based on video footage and photos of the event. "So far, we have recorded the statements of 11 individuals," city police chief Comm Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said at a press conference on Monday (Aug 2). He urged those with information to contact investigating officer Asst Supt Mohamad Hermi Abu Bakar at 014-909 9144, Dang Wangi police headquarters at 03-2600 2222, the KL police hotline at 03-214 60584/585, or the nearest police station. "We have received 19 police reports on the rally," he added. In a statement on Saturday, Comm Azmi said investigations would be opened and all individuals involved had been identified. "They will be called up to have their statements taken by Dang Wangi police soon," he had said. He also said if police had enough evidence, these individuals would be issued compound notices for offences under Section 21A of ... » Learn More about Police seeking 47 individuals involved in ‘Keluar dan #Lawan’ rally

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 29 individuals have been identified by the police and will be called up to give their statements to assist in the investigation into the organisation of the Keluar dan #Lawan gathering in the capital.Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said all of the individuals involved were asked to cooperate during the course of the investigation. The police were also identifying several other individuals through video recordings and photographs. “We have received 20 reports over the gathering,” he said in a statement yesterday. He added that the rally organisers and participants had clearly violated the standard operating procedures of the National Recovery Plan as well as the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2021, which is still in force. “The police had warned all parties to comply with the SOP for the safety of the public,” he said. Acryl Sani also said stern action ... » Learn More about 29 people probed over #Lawan gathering

KUALA LUMPUR: Eleven individuals, believed to be the organisers of Saturday's (July 31) Keluar dan #Lawan protest, have had their statements recorded at the Dang Wangi police headquarters. The individuals arrived at the police headquarters at about 9.30am on Monday (Aug 2), accompanied by lawyers. Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat spokesman Mohammad Asraf Sharafi said the group started having their statements recorded at 10.30am, and the process lasted two hours. "The police informed us that investigations were based on violation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP). "We adhered to SOP during the protest by providing face masks, gloves and face shields," he told reporters after giving his statement. The protest was also monitored by Suhakam, which verified that the protesters complied with SOP, he added. Asked if there will be another protest in the near future, Mohammad Asraf said he did not rule out the possibility. It was reported that a police report was lodged ... » Learn More about Police take statements from 11 #Lawan organisers

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven men have been detained in connection with the murder of a security guard at a hotel in Jalan Bukit Ceylon here. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said the suspects, aged between 18 and 26, were detained at the hotel along Jalan Kuching and Bangsar South on Saturday (July 31) and Sunday (Aug 1). "Initial investigations revealed that the victim was a mule account holder being used by a scam syndicate. "The suspects detained were members of the syndicate," he told a press conference on Monday (Aug 2). The victim was reported missing by his wife on July 29, he added. "An array of items was seized from the suspects, including RM24,901 cash, an air gun, 31 mobile phones, 35 SIM cards and 34 bank cards. "The suspects have been remanded until Friday (Aug 6)," he said. Comm Azmi said police also managed to rescue four men and a woman, all locals, who were confined by the syndicate at an apartment in Jalan Kuching. "We will investigate ... » Learn More about Seven detained in connection with security guard’s murder

JOHOR BARU: Public complaints have led authorities to discover pollution in Sungai Kim Kim here. State Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said that the Environment Department (DOE) conducted an investigation at Sungai Kim Kim following complaints from the public about a foul smell coming from the river around Kampung Bukit Pulai in Pasir Gudang. "DOE staff went to the scene at about 10pm on Wednesday (July 28) upon receiving the complaints. "When they arrived at the location, they found that the water in the river had turned dark and had a foul smell. "They then inspected the areas around the river and based on early investigation, the pollution was suspected to be caused by waste being dumped from a non-industrial building," he said in a statement here on Sunday (Aug 1). He said that the waste was coming from maintenance works that were being conducted in the building. "The activity has caused untreated waste to flow into the nearby river. "On July ... » Learn More about Pollution detected in Sungai Kim Kim following public complaints

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said they were alerted about the case around 4.15am on Saturday (July 31). "We received a call about the incident and dispatched personnel to the scene. "Investigations revealed the body was that of a 28-year-old man," he said in a statement on Saturday. He said based on initial investigations, police believed the man was murdered as bruises were found on his wrists and forehead. "Further investigations revealed the unit was rented under the name of one of the victims' friends. "We have arrested a 20-year-old suspect who we believe can assist with further investigations," he said, adding that the motive of the murder has yet to be established. ACP Mohamad Zainal said the body has been sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for post-mortem. "We have classified the case as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code," he said, urging anyone with information on the case to come forward. Those with information can contact the Dang ... » Learn More about Suspect arrested over death of security guard in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of a security guard in an apartment unit here. Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said that based on initial investigations, the guard, a Malaysian aged 28, was believed to have been murdered. “There were bruises on his wrists and forehead,” he said in a statement. He said they were alerted to the case in Lorong Ceylon at around 4.15am yesterday. Further investigation revealed that the unit was rented under the name of the victim’s friend. “We arrested a 20-year-old suspect to assist us in our investigations,” said ACP Asst Comm Mohamad Zainal, adding that the motive for the murder is yet to be established. The body has been sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for post-mortem. The case has been classified as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Those with information on the case can contact the Dang Wangi police headquarters at 03-2600 2222 or Kuala Lumpur police hotline ... » Learn More about 20-year-old held over murder of security guard