A police officer holding the rank of sergeant is currently under investigation for the possession of RM3,753 in cash during a roadblock (SJR) near a location in Selangor on Sunday.
The examination was conducted by the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) of Bukit Aman at the site of the mentioned roadblock, as confirmed by Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.
The examination took place in the early hours around 2:30 am, targeting several traffic personnel engaged in Operation Alcohol. During the investigation, one of the traffic officers was discovered with a sum of RM3,313 in cash, and further inspection of a vehicle revealed an additional RM440 in cash.
In response to the incident, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that a disciplinary investigation has been initiated. The objective is to identify any potential elements of corruption or violations of prescribed procedures.
He further declared that all personnel involved in this investigation would be suspended from the enforcement unit until the investigation is concluded.
The controversy surrounding police officers allegedly accepting RM100 fines from British tourists in Perak takes a new turn as a video emerges depicting a similar incident in Langkawi. The two-and-a-half-minute footage captures a couple, presumed to be European tourists, riding a motorcycle without helmets on the resort island.
In the video, the police apprehend the couple, citing the absence of helmets. However, the face of the officer involved is not visible as the recording discreetly captures the officer suggesting a monetary settlement to avoid a traffic ticket.
District Police Chief of Langkawi, Assistant Commissioner Shariman Ashari, confirmed that the video, uploaded to YouTube on November 10, is under investigation. Preliminary findings reveal that the foreign tourists opted to pay RM100 to evade a police station visit and subsequent fines for not wearing helmets.
According to a report by Bernama, the Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 280 summons for various offences.
The operation was aptly called the Christmas Integrated Ops took place at two locations, one at the Penang Bridge Toll Plaza and the Sungai Dua toll plaza.
The operation was conducted together with the Police from 930pm till 5am.
According to a statement released by JPJ, a total of 280 summonses were issued for various offences, among them not having a driving license, expired road tax, no insurance coverage, registration number plate not according to stipulated specification, not displaying the ‘L’ sticker, no side mirrors and illegal modification of motorcycles.
“The integrated ops aimed to monitor, detect and take action against motorcycle riders or owners who failed to comply with regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and the Rules under it,” the statement said.
In a high-stakes law enforcement operation, authorities engaged in a dramatic high-speed pursuit involving 28 patrol cars chasing a Perodua Bezza in Cyberjaya.
The pursuit unfolded after police officers in Petaling Jaya observed suspicious behaviour from the car’s occupants, consisting of three men and a woman. When the police attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects evaded capture by accelerating, triggering a dramatic chase.
According to NST, during the pursuit, two of the male occupants managed to escape from the vehicle, while a man and a woman were successfully detained by law enforcement. A subsequent investigation of the car revealed the presence of burglary tools, suggesting potential criminal activity.
The Petaling Jaya District police chief confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrest of the apprehended suspects. Authorities are expected to issue a media statement providing additional details about the case.
The police are set to initiate the second phase of Op Hormat (Respecting Traffic Regulations) in the federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. This two-week operation aims to ensure that city residents adhere to traffic laws and regulations. Kuala Lumpur’s police chief, Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Maid, stated that this operation is a follow-up to the positive feedback received from the earlier operation conducted in July.
The primary objective of Op Hormat is to enhance safety, orderliness, and compliance with regulations in Kuala Lumpur, particularly concerning parking, traffic lights, signages, and other traffic-related matters. The operation will focus on reducing obstructions during peak hours in the morning and evening at 16 key junctions in the city.
According to Bernama, approximately 1,000 officers and personnel from the police, Road Transport Department (RTD), Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), and the Department of Environment (DOE) will collaborate to carry out this operation. Some of the affected junctions include Jalan Tun Razak / Jalan Ampang, Jalan Tun Razak / Jalan Semarak, Jalan Raja Laut / Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang / Jalan Raja Chulan, and Jalan Imbi / Jalan Sultan Ismail.
The owner of a Nissan Almera whose driver was recently caught on camera scattering nails on a road reported to be close to the traffic light area near Pusing, Jalan Ipoh-Lumut here, is being pursued by the police.
Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Roy Suhaimi Sarif, the head of the Batu Gajah District Police, claimed that yesterday his team discovered a trending video on social media about the situation.
High-speed car chases with police chasing the bad guys are usually what you see in movies or, in more recent times, videos of the cops in America in real-life action. So it must have been quite amazing for motorists in the Klang area to see a real-life chase recently.
The chase was over a distance of 30 kms as police pursued a robbery suspect from Banting to Port Klang in Selangor. According to South Klang district police chief Cha Hoong Fong, the 31-year old suspect was driving a Proton Inspira recklessly along the road near the Kampung Pendamar Mosque. He was unable to avoid oncoming traffic as he tried to squeeze between two cars that slowed down to cross over a speed bump.
Bird dropping falling from the sky are not an unusual occurrence and while they will dirty your car, they don’t cause permanent damage (unless you don’t wash the deposits off). But hard objects will cause dents and could even injure somebody or cause an accident. Fortunately, such incidents don’t happen often but there was such a case recently and it was even recorded on video and began circulating on social media.
The video of 1 minute and 43 seconds uploaded by Tik Tok user, Syrupboy1, was taken in the Kampung Baru area of Kuala Lumpur. It showed a young person throwing a bottle from the balcony of what was believed to be a high-rise residential unit. It was clear that there was a busy highway with lots of cars.
The Malaysian police (PDRM) have asked the public not to share information on their operations relating to roadblocks to check motorists and vehicles. Such information is contributed by users of the Waze GPS route navigation app and alerts motorists to the presence of such operations on the road ahead of them.
Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur last night, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said such information will hamper enforcement efforts against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol (drunk drivers) and those who commit other traffic offences. When alerted, motorists who are aware that they can be caught for an offence may then avoid the roadblock.
Datuk Azmi is asking the public to cooperate with the police on this and not provide information that helps those who commit road offences. He said road-users should be aware of the dangers they face due to negligence from drunk drivers, those not stopping at red lights, driving against the flow of traffic and so on.
Police forces on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are showing interest in using the all-electric version of the Ford Mustang – known as the Mustang Mach-E – for patrol and other duties. In response to the interest, Ford specially built a concept unit that it is loaning for evaluations. Some seven police departments in the UK have either tested the new e-SUV, or will soon be doing so.
The Metropolitan Police Force has already assessed the standard Mustang Mach-E and has now requested a full evaluation of the marked concept. A full ‘blue light’ livery test car was built following enquiries from UK police forces looking for greener solutions to the vehicles currently available to them.
RWD and AWD available
The initial concept is a demonstrator Mustang Mach-E Standard Range with all-wheel drive (AWD). Subject to testing of this model, Ford is planning to offer Extended Range version of its rear-wheel drive and AWD versions. The extended battery types would give the police even greater range, and therefore versatility and capability, for police operations.
The new Mach-E, with an output equivalent to 480 ps, is claimed to be capable of 0 – 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (GT version) and can reach a top speed of almost 180 km/h. Its instant and super-quick acceleration – and quietness – will be useful in a pursuit situation while it is also economical and environmentally-friendly in operation.
Lowest energy consumption
The Mustang Mach-E is already a Guinness World Record holder after having achieved the lowest energy consumption on a journey in an electric car. It’s capable of travelling up to 610 kms between charges.
The issue of where the power to operate the concept car’s blue lights, sirens and other high-tech equipment would come from, has been addressed by Ford technicians. “The vehicle range is uncompromised as the blue light equipment is being drawn from the vehicle’s 12V battery and not the drive battery,” said Terry Adams, Blue Light Direct Sales Manager, Ford of Britain and Ireland. “In future developments, we will look to increase this battery capacity to allow for additional equipment to be fitted.”
Some of the items in the equipment fitted to the concept car are bespoke mounting pods and brackets to ensure suitable locations are found for operational use, with minimal damage to the vehicle. All lighting is LED with very low power consumption to reduce current draw from the vehicle’s 12V power system. The 999 livery is a first-off design which utilises high specification material to maximise day and night visibility requirements.
Tested by American police too
Over in the USA, Ford has been helping to pave the way for electric police fleets with all-electric, purpose-built law enforcement vehicles. To demonstrate that a vehicle with an electric powertrain can deliver strong performance and stand up to demanding police duty cycles, the company is submitting an all-electric police pilot vehicle (pictured above and below), based on the latest Mustang Mach-E for testing by police in the company’s home state of Michigan.