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Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Sinar Daily
From Brickfields to Cheras: Unpacking KL's recent spate of gun violence
SHAH ALAM – Gun violence is seldom a topic of discussion due to Malaysia's overall safety and strict laws regarding firearm use. However, two back-to-back shootings in Kuala Lumpur, one in Cheras and the other in Brickfields, have undoubtedly raised public alarm. While rare in Malaysia, police are intensifying efforts to track down suspects involved in two targeted shootings in Brickfields and Cheras. Notably, police say both attacks were targeted acts of violence linked to criminal rivalries from outside the city. Here's a detailed breakdown of what transpired, what the authorities uncovered, and why they insist the capital remains safe. Gunfire at Brickfields Restaurant The first shooting took place on a breezy Friday night, June 14, at 10.50pm in a popular dining area along Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields. According to Brickfields district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood, a group of diners, comprising three men aged between 30 and 50, were eating at a restaurant when they were suddenly ambushed by two men on a motorcycle. The assailants, without warning, opened fire on the group and quickly fled the scene. Tragically, one of the men died at the scene from gunshot wounds, while the other two victims were rushed to the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). One of the victims sustained serious injuries, while the other was treated for minor wounds. The motive, initially unclear, was later confirmed to stem from a criminal conflict originating in Selangor. The deceased had reportedly just been released from police remand earlier that day in relation to another related case in Selangor. 'This case originated from a conflict in Selangor. However, the assailants waited for the right opportunity to shoot the victim while he was at a restaurant on Jalan Tun Sambanthan,' Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa. Bernama FILE PIX CCTV footage is currently being reviewed and examined. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Midnight Ambush at Cheras Mall Four days later, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 18, another deadly shooting occurred — this time in Cheras, outside a shopping mall located on Jalan Loke Yew. According to Kuala Lumpur Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Yusuf Jan Mohamad, a distress call came in at 12.48am. When policemen arrived at the scene, they found two local men in their 40s lying on the ground, fatally shot. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims had just exited the mall and were heading to their parked car when they were suddenly attacked by masked gunmen. 'The suspects, wearing black ski masks, arrived in a Perodua Alza before opening fire. They fled the scene immediately after the shooting,' Yusuf said. Tragically, both men died on the spot. Police believe the shooting was tied to criminal smuggling activities in Sibu, Sarawak, and that the victims were being stalked by individuals with grudges or criminal ties from that region. 'The victims had just arrived from Sibu, Sarawak, and were in Kuala Lumpur for personal matters. It is likely they were being followed,' Rusdi also confirmed. Similar to the Brickfields shooting, this case is also being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Police and authorities are currently working around the clock to track down the suspects of the shooting. No Cause for Concern, Yet Despite the alarming proximity of the two shootings in both time and location, police have strongly stated that these were not random acts of violence on random civilians. 'The incidents involved targeted individuals and arose from conflicts that originated outside the capital area,' Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain - BERNAMA FILE PIX He added that the public need not be concerned, as these were specific feuds between known individuals, not indiscriminate shootings. 'There is no need for public concern, as security around Kuala Lumpur remains under control,' he said, clarifying that police have intensified patrols and operations city-wide in response to the events. Coordinated Police Response in Full Swing Rusdi has reiterated that the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department (CID), alongside other police units, has activated all necessary resources to solve both cases swiftly. 'All relevant units have been mobilised to identify and arrest the perpetrators involved,' he said. The public has been urged to cooperate and share any relevant information that may help in the investigations. 'I urge the public to continue cooperating and sharing information with Kuala Lumpur Police to combat criminal activities and any acts that may compromise public safety,' Rusdi stated. As of now, the suspects are yet to be named. Despite increasing concern for public safety, the police force remains adamant about ensuring the public practices calm and composure as the investigation progresses.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
10 Myanmar nationals nabbed in raid on unlicensed Sri Hartamas club
KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained 10 Myanmar nationals, including five women suspected of working as guest relations officers (GROs), during a raid on an unlicensed entertainment outlet in Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the operation was carried out at 11.15pm yesterday under Op Noda by the Secret Societies, Gambling and Vice Division (D7), with support from the Hartamas police. "The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided an entertainment outlet suspected of operating without a valid licence. "The premises also lacked a business licence to sell alcohol, had employed foreign workers illegally, breached permit conditions, and failed to provide documentation for its staff," he said in a statement today. The outlet allegedly provided GRO services, with five Myanmar women hired to attract customers. "Preliminary investigations revealed the women earned between RM2,000 and RM3,000 a month, paid by a man known only as 'Boss'," said Rusdi. The club was believed to operate daily from 7pm to 7am, catering mainly to Myanmar patrons. All 10 individuals detained were Myanmar nationals and consisted of one male caretaker, four male workers and five women. The suspects, aged between 22 and 35, were taken to the Brickfields district police headquarters for further action. Items seized during the raid included sales logbooks, speakers, microphones, amplifiers, a television set, and six bottles of liquor. The case is being investigated under Section 55(B)(1) and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, the Federal Territories Entertainment Act 1992, and the Excise Act 1976.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Bollywood-themed nightclub in KL mall raided
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bollywood-themed nightclub located in a run-down shopping mall along Jalan Munshi Abdullah was raided by police earlier today. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the raid, conducted by the Crime Investigation Division (D7) from the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters, involved six entertainment premises within the same building, where 95 individuals were inspected. Eight people were arrested for offences under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for not possessing valid documents, and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963 for working without a permit. "The arrests involved seven men - three Bangladeshis, three Indians, and one Pakistani – as well as one Indonesian woman. "All those arrested, aged between 28 and 43, were taken to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters for further action," he said. Harian Metro, which followed the raid codenamed Op Noda at 2am, found at least one Bollywood-style entertainment venue on each floor of the six-storey building. The nightclub is believed to be a popular spot among tourists, locals, and workers from Bangladesh and India. The premises employed women from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan as dancers dressed in saree to attract customers. Malaysian women were also employed, reportedly earning RM200 per night.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Bangladeshis with long-term illegal stay detained in Ops Noda
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Bangladeshi men were among eight individuals, aged between 24 and 43, detained during Ops Noda at six entertainment outlets around the federal capital early this morning. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the trio did not possess valid travel documents and are believed to have been living illegally in Malaysia for about eight years. 'This is their third visit to the entertainment outlets as customers,' he said in a statement today. The five others detained in the operation, which began at 2 am, comprised a local man, two Indian nationals, a Pakistani man and an Indonesian woman. Rusdi said all detainees have been handed over to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters for further action, with the foreigners being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. The local man, who manages one of the clubs, is being investigated under Section 55B of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Rusdi added that all six Bollywood-themed outlets operate daily from around 5 pm or 9 pm until 5 am. 'Investigations found that most patrons were Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, while workers earned an estimated monthly income of between RM1,800 and RM2,000,' he said, adding that all outlets held valid operating licences.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Bangladeshis with long-term illegal stay detained
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Bangladeshi men were among eight individuals, aged between 24 and 43, detained during Ops Noda at six entertainment outlets around the federal capital early this morning. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the trio did not possess valid travel documents and are believed to have been living illegally in Malaysia for about eight years. 'This is their third visit to the entertainment outlets as customers,' he said in a statement today. The five others detained in the operation, which began at 2 am, comprised a local man, two Indian nationals, a Pakistani man and an Indonesian woman. Rusdi said all detainees have been handed over to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters for further action, with the foreigners being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. The local man, who manages one of the clubs, is being investigated under Section 55B of the Immigration Act 1959/63. Rusdi added that all six Bollywood-themed outlets operate daily from around 5 pm or 9 pm until 5 am. 'Investigations found that most patrons were Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, while workers earned an estimated monthly income of between RM1,800 and RM2,000,' he said, adding that all outlets held valid operating licences.
