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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Cops seize heroin base, MDMA worth RM10.8m at border [WATCH]
KUBANG PASU: Police have foiled attempts to smuggle into the country heroin base and MDMA powder worth RM10.8 million from Thailand following the separate arrests of two Malaysians on Sunday. The suspects, a 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were arrested in a joint operation involving Thailand's Narcotics Control Board Office, Penang's and Kedah's Narcotics Criminal Investigation Departments and the Kedah and Perlis Narcotics Secretariats. Bukit Aman Narcotics Investigation Department (Intelligence/Operations) acting director Deputy Commissioner Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the first arrest took place at 5.40pm when a man driving a Honda Accord was stopped at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex. He said a search of the vehicle uncovered 160 plastic packets containing heroin base weighing approximately 59.2kg, hidden in a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat. "Following the first arrest, we intercepted another Honda Accord driven by a female suspect at a petrol station along the North-South Expressway in Bukit Kayu Hitam," he said at a press conference at the Kubang Pasu police headquarters. "An inspection uncovered 155 transparent plastic packets containing compressed lumps believed to be heroin base and 35 plastic packets of powder suspected to be MDMA, weighing an estimated 2.37kg." Mat Zani said the drugs could have supplied some 7.8 million users. He added that 120.46kg of heroin base and 2.37kg of MDMA powder were seized, with an estimated street value of RM10.8 million. "The syndicate's modus operandi involved using modified private vehicles to smuggle drugs from a neighbouring country for processing in Penang. "The two suspects are unrelated and were paid up to RM20,000 each to transport the drugs into Malaysia." Checks confirmed that neither suspect had any prior criminal record. He said the seizure was the largest in the northern region to date, and further arrests were expected in both Malaysia and Thailand. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. "Both suspects have been remanded for seven days from June 16 to 22 for further investigations. "Initial urine tests on both suspects returned negative for drug use."
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Bukit Aman: Two held, drugs worth nearly RM11 million seized in Bukit Kayu Hitam
JITRA: Police foiled an attempt to smuggle heroin base and methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) powder from Thailand with the arrest of two individuals in separate operations in Bukit Kayu Hitam on Sunday (June 15). Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the operation, conducted in collaboration with Thai authorities, resulted in the seizure of 120.46 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin base and 2.37 kg of MDMA, with an estimated value of RM10.8 million. He said the arrests were made based on intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts between the Royal Thai Police, Kedah NCID, and Penang NCID. 'The first arrest involved a 37-year-old male suspect who was driving a Honda Accord. He was stopped at 5.40 pm at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex, where an inspection uncovered 160 transparent plastic packages containing compressed heroin base, weighing 59.20 kg, hidden in a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat. 'At 5.55 pm the same day, police intercepted another Honda Accord, this time driven by a 35-year-old woman, at a petrol station along the North-South Expressway, from the direction of the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex,' he said. 'An inspection of a specially modified compartment behind the rear passenger seat uncovered 155 transparent plastic packages containing compressed heroin base weighing 61.26 kg, along with 35 packets of MDMA powder weighing 2.37 kg,' he told reporters at the Kubang Pasu police headquarters here today. Mat Zani said the syndicate's modus operandi involved using privately owned vehicles modified specifically for smuggling drugs from neighbouring countries into Malaysia, before transporting them for processing in Penang and other parts of the northern region. He added that the two suspects were believed to be acting as 'transporters' and were each paid RM20,000 to deliver the illicit substances. 'This was the syndicate's second attempt to smuggle drugs into the country, and successfully foiled,' he said, adding that police have identified other members of the syndicate and are working to detain them for further investigation. He said both suspects had no prior criminal records and tested negative for drugs. They have been remanded for seven days, starting June 16, to assist in investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. 'Action has also been taken under the Dangerous Drugs (Forfeiture of Property) Act 1988, with three vehicles, estimated to be worth RM66,000, seized for further action,' he said.
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Skoda Superb: Large liftback, wagon slide under $70,000
Skoda's fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model's list price of $65,590 before on-roads. The wagon, meanwhile, is priced at $69,690 before on-roads, while the outgoing wagon was listed for $71,990 drive-away. Per industry classification, the Superb is Australia's only remaining mass-market large car. However, even if you compare it to what are classified as medium passenger cars, there aren't many of those to choose from anymore – petrol and hybrid alternatives include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Changes with the new generation of Superb include a revised tune for its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which now makes 195kW of power – down from 206kW – and 400Nm of torque, up from 350Nm for the previous generation. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic has been swapped out for a seven-speed alternative, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint time that's 0.3 seconds faster – as little as 5.6 seconds for the liftback. Fuel consumption is also down 0.3L/100km, now quoted at 7.7L/100km for the liftback. Only all-wheel drive is offered in the Superb locally. Outside, the Superb now sports 19-inch 'Torcular' alloy wheels and "second-generation" matrix LED headlights. Sports seats upholstered in perforated leather are standard inside, while there's a new 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There's also a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, and the gear selector has been moved to the steering column. Standard features include power-adjustable front seats, which both have heating, ventilation and massage functions as standard. Additionally, Skoda's smart dials, which debuted in Australia with the new Kodiaq SUV, have now made their way to the Superb. These dials are configurable, and are capable of managing several functions including climate, drive modes, and infotainment. Several safety items have been added too, including traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera and intelligent park assist, while the autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems have been updated. The Volkswagen Group's Dynamic Chassis Control Plus (DCC) is now also standard, with up to 15 levels of suspension damping available. All up, Skoda Australia says the additions equate to more than $10,900 in extra equipment, despite the relatively friendly price increase of $2400. 2025 Skoda Superb pricing: MORE: Everything Skoda Superb Content originally sourced from: Skoda's fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model's list price of $65,590 before on-roads. The wagon, meanwhile, is priced at $69,690 before on-roads, while the outgoing wagon was listed for $71,990 drive-away. Per industry classification, the Superb is Australia's only remaining mass-market large car. However, even if you compare it to what are classified as medium passenger cars, there aren't many of those to choose from anymore – petrol and hybrid alternatives include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Changes with the new generation of Superb include a revised tune for its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which now makes 195kW of power – down from 206kW – and 400Nm of torque, up from 350Nm for the previous generation. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic has been swapped out for a seven-speed alternative, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint time that's 0.3 seconds faster – as little as 5.6 seconds for the liftback. Fuel consumption is also down 0.3L/100km, now quoted at 7.7L/100km for the liftback. Only all-wheel drive is offered in the Superb locally. Outside, the Superb now sports 19-inch 'Torcular' alloy wheels and "second-generation" matrix LED headlights. Sports seats upholstered in perforated leather are standard inside, while there's a new 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There's also a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, and the gear selector has been moved to the steering column. Standard features include power-adjustable front seats, which both have heating, ventilation and massage functions as standard. Additionally, Skoda's smart dials, which debuted in Australia with the new Kodiaq SUV, have now made their way to the Superb. These dials are configurable, and are capable of managing several functions including climate, drive modes, and infotainment. Several safety items have been added too, including traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera and intelligent park assist, while the autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems have been updated. The Volkswagen Group's Dynamic Chassis Control Plus (DCC) is now also standard, with up to 15 levels of suspension damping available. All up, Skoda Australia says the additions equate to more than $10,900 in extra equipment, despite the relatively friendly price increase of $2400. 2025 Skoda Superb pricing: MORE: Everything Skoda Superb Content originally sourced from: Skoda's fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model's list price of $65,590 before on-roads. The wagon, meanwhile, is priced at $69,690 before on-roads, while the outgoing wagon was listed for $71,990 drive-away. Per industry classification, the Superb is Australia's only remaining mass-market large car. However, even if you compare it to what are classified as medium passenger cars, there aren't many of those to choose from anymore – petrol and hybrid alternatives include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Changes with the new generation of Superb include a revised tune for its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which now makes 195kW of power – down from 206kW – and 400Nm of torque, up from 350Nm for the previous generation. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic has been swapped out for a seven-speed alternative, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint time that's 0.3 seconds faster – as little as 5.6 seconds for the liftback. Fuel consumption is also down 0.3L/100km, now quoted at 7.7L/100km for the liftback. Only all-wheel drive is offered in the Superb locally. Outside, the Superb now sports 19-inch 'Torcular' alloy wheels and "second-generation" matrix LED headlights. Sports seats upholstered in perforated leather are standard inside, while there's a new 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There's also a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, and the gear selector has been moved to the steering column. Standard features include power-adjustable front seats, which both have heating, ventilation and massage functions as standard. Additionally, Skoda's smart dials, which debuted in Australia with the new Kodiaq SUV, have now made their way to the Superb. These dials are configurable, and are capable of managing several functions including climate, drive modes, and infotainment. Several safety items have been added too, including traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera and intelligent park assist, while the autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems have been updated. The Volkswagen Group's Dynamic Chassis Control Plus (DCC) is now also standard, with up to 15 levels of suspension damping available. All up, Skoda Australia says the additions equate to more than $10,900 in extra equipment, despite the relatively friendly price increase of $2400. 2025 Skoda Superb pricing: MORE: Everything Skoda Superb Content originally sourced from: Skoda's fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model's list price of $65,590 before on-roads. The wagon, meanwhile, is priced at $69,690 before on-roads, while the outgoing wagon was listed for $71,990 drive-away. Per industry classification, the Superb is Australia's only remaining mass-market large car. However, even if you compare it to what are classified as medium passenger cars, there aren't many of those to choose from anymore – petrol and hybrid alternatives include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Changes with the new generation of Superb include a revised tune for its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which now makes 195kW of power – down from 206kW – and 400Nm of torque, up from 350Nm for the previous generation. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic has been swapped out for a seven-speed alternative, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint time that's 0.3 seconds faster – as little as 5.6 seconds for the liftback. Fuel consumption is also down 0.3L/100km, now quoted at 7.7L/100km for the liftback. Only all-wheel drive is offered in the Superb locally. Outside, the Superb now sports 19-inch 'Torcular' alloy wheels and "second-generation" matrix LED headlights. Sports seats upholstered in perforated leather are standard inside, while there's a new 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There's also a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, and the gear selector has been moved to the steering column. Standard features include power-adjustable front seats, which both have heating, ventilation and massage functions as standard. Additionally, Skoda's smart dials, which debuted in Australia with the new Kodiaq SUV, have now made their way to the Superb. These dials are configurable, and are capable of managing several functions including climate, drive modes, and infotainment. Several safety items have been added too, including traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera and intelligent park assist, while the autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems have been updated. The Volkswagen Group's Dynamic Chassis Control Plus (DCC) is now also standard, with up to 15 levels of suspension damping available. All up, Skoda Australia says the additions equate to more than $10,900 in extra equipment, despite the relatively friendly price increase of $2400. 2025 Skoda Superb pricing: MORE: Everything Skoda Superb Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
a day ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Skoda Superb: Large liftback, wagon slide under $70,000
Skoda's fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model's list price of $65,590 before on-roads. The wagon, meanwhile, is priced at $69,690 before on-roads, while the outgoing wagon was listed for $71,990 drive-away. Per industry classification, the Superb is Australia's only remaining mass-market large car. However, even if you compare it to what are classified as medium passenger cars, there aren't many of those to choose from anymore – petrol and hybrid alternatives include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Changes with the new generation of Superb include a revised tune for its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which now makes 195kW of power – down from 206kW – and 400Nm of torque, up from 350Nm for the previous generation. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic has been swapped out for a seven-speed alternative, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint time that's 0.3 seconds faster – as little as 5.6 seconds for the liftback. Fuel consumption is also down 0.3L/100km, now quoted at 7.7L/100km for the liftback. Only all-wheel drive is offered in the Superb locally. Outside, the Superb now sports 19-inch 'Torcular' alloy wheels and 'second-generation' matrix LED headlights. Sports seats upholstered in perforated leather are standard inside, while there's a new 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There's also a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, and the gear selector has been moved to the steering column. Standard features include power-adjustable front seats, which both have heating, ventilation and massage functions as standard. Additionally, Skoda's smart dials, which debuted in Australia with the new Kodiaq SUV, have now made their way to the Superb. These dials are configurable, and are capable of managing several functions including climate, drive modes, and infotainment. Several safety items have been added too, including traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera and intelligent park assist, while the autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems have been updated. The Volkswagen Group's Dynamic Chassis Control Plus (DCC) is now also standard, with up to 15 levels of suspension damping available. All up, Skoda Australia says the additions equate to more than $10,900 in extra equipment, despite the relatively friendly price increase of $2400. 2025 Skoda Superb pricing:
Perth Now
a day ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Skoda Superb: Large liftback, wagon slide under $70,000
Skoda's fourth-generation Superb has arrived in Australia, bringing revised styling, a different engine, and slightly increased prices over its predecessor. Available in a sole Sportline variant in either sedan (liftback) or wagon body styles, the Superb now starts at $67,990 before on-road costs for the former – up from the previous model's list price of $65,590 before on-roads. The wagon, meanwhile, is priced at $69,690 before on-roads, while the outgoing wagon was listed for $71,990 drive-away. Per industry classification, the Superb is Australia's only remaining mass-market large car. However, even if you compare it to what are classified as medium passenger cars, there aren't many of those to choose from anymore – petrol and hybrid alternatives include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Changes with the new generation of Superb include a revised tune for its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which now makes 195kW of power – down from 206kW – and 400Nm of torque, up from 350Nm for the previous generation. The six-speed dual-clutch automatic has been swapped out for a seven-speed alternative, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint time that's 0.3 seconds faster – as little as 5.6 seconds for the liftback. Fuel consumption is also down 0.3L/100km, now quoted at 7.7L/100km for the liftback. Only all-wheel drive is offered in the Superb locally. Outside, the Superb now sports 19-inch 'Torcular' alloy wheels and 'second-generation' matrix LED headlights. Sports seats upholstered in perforated leather are standard inside, while there's a new 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There's also a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel, and the gear selector has been moved to the steering column. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard features include power-adjustable front seats, which both have heating, ventilation and massage functions as standard. Additionally, Skoda's smart dials, which debuted in Australia with the new Kodiaq SUV, have now made their way to the Superb. These dials are configurable, and are capable of managing several functions including climate, drive modes, and infotainment. Several safety items have been added too, including traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera and intelligent park assist, while the autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control systems have been updated. The Volkswagen Group's Dynamic Chassis Control Plus (DCC) is now also standard, with up to 15 levels of suspension damping available. All up, Skoda Australia says the additions equate to more than $10,900 in extra equipment, despite the relatively friendly price increase of $2400. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 2025 Skoda Superb pricing: MORE: Everything Skoda Superb
