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Free Malaysia Today
6 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Driver nabbed after waving ‘gun' out of car window
A viral video showed the driver waving what looked like a handgun while at an intersection. PETALING JAYA : Police have arrested a driver in Kuching, Sarawak, on suspicion of waving an airsoft gun out of the window of his car while driving the vehicle. Sarawak police chief Mancha Ata confirmed that the suspect had been arrested while an airsoft gun had also been confiscated, The Borneo Post reported. 'The case is under investigation,' he added. Airsoft guns are replica toy guns used for Airsoft sports. A viral video showed the driver waving what looked like a handgun while at an intersection. Section 36 of the Arms Act outlaws the possession of imitation arms, which is punishable by up to a year in jail, a maximum RM5,000 fine, or both, upon conviction.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Kuching driver remanded three days after flashing airsoft gun at traffic light, tested positive for drugs
KUCHING, June 20 — A 22-year-old male motorist who was arrested after he flashed an airsoft at a traffic light intersection here yesterday has been remanded for three days until June 23. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu revealed that preliminary investigations found the suspect, who has two prior criminal records, positive for drug abuse. 'The suspect has admitted to be involved in the case and it is also confirmed that the object held by the suspect yesterday was a fake gun. 'The case is being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 506 of the Penal Code,' Alexson said in a statement. Videos and photos of the man brandishing the airsoft gun went viral on social media yesterday. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata had confirmed the suspect's arrest when contacted by The Borneo Post. Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot small ball bearings using compressed air or gas, rather than bullets. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Sarawak police nab man in Kuching for flashing airsoft gun at traffic lights
KUCHING, June 20 — The police have arrested a motorist who was suspected of flashing what appeared to be a 'gun' while driving a car here. The arrest was confirmed by the Sarawak Commissioner of Police, Dato Mancha Ata when contacted. 'The suspect has been arrested, and an airsoft gun has been seized. The case is under investigation,' he said. Videos and photos of the person flashing a gun at a traffic light intersection have been widely shared on social media. The airsoft gun and some items seized by the police. – Picture from Facebook It is believed that the suspect was detained at his home. Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot small ball bearings using compressed air or gas, rather than bullets. They are prohibited in Malaysia under Section 36 of the Arms Act. Offenders, upon conviction, may face up to one year's imprisonment, a fine, or both. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Sarawak police: Man arrested in Kuching for flashing airsoft gun at traffic light
KUCHING, June 20 — The police have arrested a motorist who was suspected of flashing what appeared to be a 'gun' while driving a car here. The arrest was confirmed by the Sarawak Commissioner of Police, Dato Mancha Ata when contacted. 'The suspect has been arrested, and an airsoft gun has been seized. The case is under investigation,' he said. Videos and photos of the person flashing a gun at a traffic light intersection have been widely shared on social media. The airsoft gun and some items seized by the police. – Picture from Facebook It is believed that the suspect was detained at his home. Airsoft guns are replica firearms that shoot small ball bearings using compressed air or gas, rather than bullets. They are prohibited in Malaysia under Section 36 of the Arms Act. Offenders, upon conviction, may face up to one year's imprisonment, a fine, or both. — The Borneo Post
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Asean agrees to enhanced power grid deal, new energy roadmap
Energy transition and water transformation ministry secretary-general Mad Zaidi Karli said senior energy officials have agreed on the terms of an enhanced memorandum of understanding for the Asean Power Grid. KUCHING : Asean energy officials have agreed on several key regional initiatives to strengthen energy cooperation and connectivity. Energy transition and water transformation ministry secretary-general Mad Zaidi Karli announced today that senior energy officials have agreed on the terms of an enhanced memorandum of understanding for the Asean Power Grid (APG). 'This will be signed in October during the Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting,' he told a press conference after the 43rd Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy which concluded here today. Zaidi also confirmed that officials have endorsed the policy document outlining the second phase (2026-2030) of the Asean Plan of Action for Energy, which continues the region's focus on energy security, market integration and the clean energy transition. In a recent interview with FMT, energy transition and water transformation minister Fadillah Yusof said Asean is also exploring a code of conduct for external energy partners amid growing engagement with dialogue partners, including the US and Russia. The three-day meeting, hosted by the ministry from June 16 to 18, saw the participation of 250 delegates across Asean countries, the Asean Secretariat, the Asean Centre for Energy, and dialogue partners from China, Japan, Russia and the US. Other outcomes The ministry said other key outcomes of the three-day meeting included the launching of the Asean-Russia Capacity Building on Energy Statistics project and renewing the Asean-Russia energy cooperation framework for 2026-2028. Russia's Elena Vikulova, deputy head of its directorate of international cooperation, said there is strong potential for Asean-Russia energy cooperation given the region's surging energy demand. In a statement, the ministry said senior officials from Australia, the US, Russia, South Korea, China and Japan discussed advancing energy efficiency measures, sustainable biofuels and renewable energy deployment during the 30th East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force Meeting. It also said the International Energy Agency presented its Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2025, while the International Renewable Energy Agency shared renewable energy trends around the world. Additionally, the Asian Development Bank presented its 2025-2026 work plan, which focuses on clean energy transitions and sustainable infrastructure development, while also making 'significant progress' in discussions on the APG with energy senior officials. Earlier today, South Korea's trade, industry and energy first secretary Heegang Kim said in his opening remarks that the nation is set to launch a nuclear cooperation project with Asean to systematically support the region's readiness to introduce nuclear power plants. Another new initiative Kim announced was the transfer of the Korean electrical safety management system to Asean member states from the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation.
