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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
‘No need for concern': IGP says KL safe, Brickfields and Cheras shootings were targeted, tied to internal disputes
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Malaysia's capital city is very much safe despite two separate shooting cases in Brickfields and Cheras recently, the country's top policeman said today. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said both incidents were not random public shootings, but believed to have been triggered by disputes between the victims and the gunmen, with specific motives involved, Bernama reported today. 'As stated by Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, the incidents involved targeted individuals and arose from conflicts that originated outside the capital area,' he was quoted as saying. 'There is no need for public concern, as security around Kuala Lumpur remains under control.' Razarudin added that following the incidents, the Kuala Lumpur police have intensified patrols and operations to ensure continued public order. The first shooting incident occurred last Friday at a restaurant on Jalan Tun Sambanthan in Brickfields. The second incident took place late last night on Jalan Loke Yew in Cheras. Rusdi reportedly said that the cases are believed to be connected to smuggling activities in Sibu, Sarawak.
CNA
3 days ago
- CNA
KL still safe, recent fatal shootings linked to criminal disputes elsewhere: Police chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian capital is still safe despite two fatal shootings in Kuala Lumpur over four days, said the city's police chief Rusdi Isa. He assured the public that the recent shootings in Cheras and Brickfields should not be used as evidence to suggest unsafe conditions in Kuala Lumpur. 'These shooting cases are all the result of problems that occurred outside the Kuala Lumpur contingent, and were brought here,' Rusdi said in a statement on Tuesday (Jun 17) afternoon, as cited in local news platform Berita Harian. He added that the motives for both cases involved internal feuds between the suspects and the victims and that the two cases are also unlikely to be related. The police chief said that the Cheras case is believed to involve criminal business from Sarawak, while the Brickfields case is reported to be related to a gang feud in neighbouring Selangor state, just outside the capital city. 'In the shooting case in Cheras … the two victims had just arrived from Sibu, Sarawak, and came to (Kuala Lumpur) on personal business,' he said. He added that both the victims had criminal records and were suspected to be involved in smuggling activities in Sarawak as well as a murder. Rusdi said that there is a possibility that the victims were shadowed by criminal rivals or disgruntled individuals who were biding their time before the opportunity arose for the attack. In an earlier statement on Tuesday, Kuala Lumpur police also confirmed that the Cheras shooting had occurred outside the Viva Home mall, along Jalan Loke Yew. Rusdi said that the Brickfields case held similarities with the case in Cheras. 'This case involves (criminal) problems in Selangor, and … the enemies were also looking for an opportune moment to shoot the victim dead while he was at a restaurant on Jalan Tun Sambanthan.' Although the cases involved external states outside of the jurisdiction of Kuala Lumpur, Rusdi reaffirmed the Kuala Lumpur police's commitment to continue collaborating with the Criminal Investigation Department and the Royal Malaysia Police to apprehend the perpetrators of both cases and bring them to justice. He also urged the public to continue to share any information to help combat criminal activity and 'any conduct that could harm public safety and order'. 'Your safety and public order are always our top priorities as Kuala Lumpur Police," he said in the statement, as quoted by Berita Harian. The Kuala Lumpur police will mobilise all elements to identify the suspects involved in the Cheras case, and both the Cheras and Brickfields cases are currently still being investigated under Section 302 of the penal code for murder, he added. At around 12.15am on Tuesday, a group of assailants wearing ski masks gunned down two men outside the Viva Home shopping mall in Cheras before fleeing in a Perodua Alza car. The victims, both in their 40s, suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body and were pronounced dead at the scene. Police have classified the shooting as murder. Just four days before, an attack in Brickfields left one dead and two injured, as two gunmen attacked a group of seven diners at a restaurant on Jalan Tun Sambanthan. Concerns of public safety have grown following these two cases of fatal shootings occurring in public areas. In a report by the New Straits Times, criminologist Shahul Hamid Abd Rahim said that these criminals have grown increasingly bold when it came to their attacks, showing a blatant disregard for time and place. "I do not rule out the possibility that these incidents are linked to disputes, drug trafficking activities, or gang-related revenge,' he said. But he pointed out that the issue lies in the ease of obtaining unlicensed firearms, whether via smuggling from neighbouring countries or through mutual buying and selling from other criminals who had previously owned the guns.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
KL still safe, cops say after 2 shootings in 4 days
KL police chief Rusdi Isa said there was no reason for people in the capital city to be worried about their safety. PETALING JAYA : Police today sought to reassure those living and working in Kuala Lumpur that the city is safe despite two shootings in the span of four days. KL police chief Rusdi Isa said the two shootings – in Brickfields and Cheras – were believed to involve criminal disputes originating in Sarawak and Selangor. He said those in KL did not have to be worried about their safety, Berita Harian reported. 'I'd like to emphasise that these shootings stemmed from issues beyond the KL police contingent's purview. 'For example, in the Cheras shooting, both victims had criminal records and had just arrived here from Sibu, Sarawak, for personal matters,' he said. He said there was the possibility that both victims were being tailed by parties who held grudges against them and were simply looking for the right time to shoot them. Rusdi added that preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were likely involved in smuggling activities in Sarawak. Regarding the Brickfields shooting on Friday, which resulted in one dead and two injured, the KL police chief said it was believed to be linked to a feud between criminals in Selangor. '(The shooters) were looking for the right time to kill the victim. In fact, we found that the victim had also visited the same restaurant after being released from remand in Selangor,' he said. At 12.15am today, two men were shot dead in front of the lobby of a shopping complex on Jalan Loke Yew in Cheras. According to a witness, a group of men wearing helmets suddenly ran towards the victims and fired several shots at them. Last Friday, at about 10.50pm, three local men, aged between 30 and 50, were eating with friends at a restaurant in Brickfields when two men on a motorcycle shot at them.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Brickfields' Lankan Spices brings a taste of Sri Lanka with offerings like devilled chicken, fish ‘rotii' and chicken cheese ‘kothu'
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — In a sea of Indian restaurants in Brickfields, occasionally there'll be a place serving Sri Lankan food like the newly-opened Lankan Spices. It's just a hop and skip away from Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, inside a condominium. I wouldn't have found it if I was just a passer-by but I had discovered them on the digital world, through a random advertisement when they used to run a home-based catering service in Bangsar. Now, they have opened their own brick-and-mortar place, catering to hungry souls searching for a taste of Sri Lankan street food and curries. The all-day eatery offers a wide menu covering morning bites, lunch spread and when night falls, dishes cooked upon order. Lunch is the easiest to sample a variety of their cooked dishes and curries representing Sri Lanka and sometimes India too, laid out in claypots. The proteins and vegetables rotate daily to give variety but mainstays include rasam, dhal and fried fish, paired with ponni rice, softer grains believed to give healthier benefits. Chicken Chettinad (left) has spicy tones while the Chicken Chukka (right) has bold flavours tempered with onions. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi What I like about their food is their curries tend to be drier and they're packed with spices, leaving your tummy happily humming after a meal here As they are just starting out, it's not a large spread of food at this moment but once word gets out, I am sure they will scale up their offerings. Like any new place, it's fun to discover dishes unknown to us like the Sri Lankan dry curry known as Devilled Chicken, an almost doppelganger of the Chinese sweet and sour dishes we usually enjoy at our local dai chow. You get the sweetness from the tomato sauce but rather than sourness, here it's a hint of spiciness as the pieces of chicken are marinated with curry powder and there's onions and green chillies too. Creamy Dhal (left) is best with rice and Mutton Korma (right) uses tender meat cooked in a creamy curry. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi The Chicken Chukka is a bold dry curry with lots of sliced onions tempering it with sweetness while the Chicken Chettinad was spicy with peppery undertones. Chicken Biryani impresses with its moist grains and chicken, lightly infused with spices. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Distinct to Sri Lanka, the Black Mutton Curry with black pepper and tender mutton cut into cubes and their rich, creamy dhal with vegetables are the ideal sidekicks for the fluffy ponni rice. Other vegetables on the table include spinach with grated coconut and the creamy brinjal dotted with mild green chillies. Chicken Biryani (RM15) served during the weekends, uses long grain rice, infused with a mild flavour and a surprise of soft cooked vegetables mingling with the grains, It comes with a piece of chicken sans skin for a healthier bite, where the meat tears off the bone easily. What impresses is the grains and meat aren't dry but moist, making it easier to eat together with a whole hard boiled egg and yoghurt chutney on the side. Two types of street food items like Fish Rotii and Chicken Rotii (left) can be enjoyed here where it's filled with a curried potatoes and chicken or fish filling (right) . — Picture by Lee Khang Yi So far, they have not started their Lamprais, but that will be a weekend special once it's launched. For tea time, there's Chicken Rotti or Fish Rotii (RM4 per piece), popular street food items found in Sri Lanka. The snacks are essentially flatbreads rolled up with a filling and at Lankan Spices, it's a tasty mix of curried potatoes with either shredded fish or chicken. Try the Cheese Chicken Kothu (RM18), a fast food item in Sri Lankan circles, where flatbread is cut and stir fried with a variety of ingredients like chicken, cheese and spices. It's a great way to eat as it's a myriad of different textures and flavours, where the cheese gives a gooey pull effect that always puts a happy smile on my face. Chicken Fried Rice was fluffy and dotted with shredded fried chicken meat and paired with a killer amazing chilli. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Apparently in Sri Lanka, fried rice is super popular as seen on the menu here, represented in a few varieties with egg, chicken, sausage and even a veg chopsuey. Chilli fiends may want to try out their spicy version which is said to be crazy spicy. We were recommended the Sri Lankan Chicken Fried Rice (RM12) that turned out to be a pretty good rendition with fluffy rice and shredded fried chicken. While it lacks wok hei, what made it a dish I couldn't stop eating was the chilli served with it. That chilli resembled the crisp chilli sambal served with spicy pan mee, except this version had a slight sweet taste mingling with its fiery heat. Cheese Chicken Kottu (left) is the best kind of food with various textures and flavours while Sweet Appam (right) needs some work as can be seen by those burnt edges. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi From 5pm onwards, they serve appams, a choice of plain, coconut milk, egg and sweet. The Sweet Appam (RM3.50) has a lovely thin lace-like side – soft centre with jaggery – but it's a little burnt on the edges. Those burnt bits may not be everyone's cup of tea so hopefully, improvements can be made to perfect this. For a touch of Sri Lanka, try the Samahan (RM2.50), a warming herbal tea concocted with a multitude of herbs and spices, which helps digestion and soothes the palate with all the spicy flavours. Even their Signature Lime Juice (RM5) is different, where it uses a whole lime, juice and segments to give it more oomph than your typical air limau. A choice of salty or sweet is also available too. Limited parking is available inside the condominium compound, once you register your vehicle. Or just order via Foodpanda, if you're feeling lazy to emerge from the comfy cocoon of your home. Dining in is pleasant with the vast space (left) and you can find the restaurant (right) at the ground floor of Sri Impian Condominium. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Lankan Spices, Sri Impian Condominium, 38, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Open: 7am to 10.30pm (Monday to Friday), 8.30am to 10.30pm (Saturday and Sunday). Tel:011-12061306. Instagram: @lankan_spices * This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. * Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems.
Malay Mail
14-06-2025
- Malay Mail
‘Thought it was firecrackers': Witness recalls 10 shots before panic erupted in Brickfields restaurant
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — A witness to a shooting at a restaurant on Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, last night claimed she heard about 10 gunshots during the incident. According to Harian Metro, the witness, Letchumi, said the shooting occurred between 10.30pm and 10.50pm while she was speaking with a customer at her salon located on the upper floor of the building above the restaurant. 'I was outside the shop, on the upper-level walkway, when I suddenly heard loud noises — like explosions. 'At first, I thought someone was setting off firecrackers, but I couldn't think of any festival. 'When I looked down, I saw people hiding under tables. That's when I knew something serious had happened,' she reportedly told the national daily. She said panic soon broke out, with people running in all directions to escape. Some ran into her salon to take shelter, as most of the other nearby shops were already closed. 'Some rushed upstairs, so I called them into the shop to shelter with my customer, who was terrified. 'I called the police. I didn't see the gunman, but I saw one of the victims trying to run. 'I believe he had already been shot and was trying to escape. By the time police arrived, the gunman had fled,' she was quoted as saying. She added that this was the first such incident in the area, which is usually calm late into the night. Last night, three men were shot while dining at the restaurant, with one killed and two others injured. The shooting took place at around 10.50pm. The three victims, all Malaysians aged between 30 and 50, were eating with friends when two men on a motorcycle approached and opened fire. Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Ku Mashariman said investigations are ongoing, including reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to determine the motive and identify those involved. 'We are confident the suspects will be identified soon. The public should not be alarmed by this incident. 'The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police or the nearest police station,' he reportedly said.
