IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar and Penang CPO Sr. DCP Dato’ Abdul Rahim Hanafi showing to media the firearms recovered from this morning’s shoot out in Sg. Nibong
The Police is making their move, as a response to the rampant shootings and assassinations lately across the country. Ops Cantas, which is believed to be a crackdown since early this morning is aimed towards taking on all the ‘undesirables’.
0 0 Google +0 0 0 commentsGEORGE TOWN: The police have rounded up 200 people under the nationwide operation, ‘Ops Cantas’, which was carried out since Saturday, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
He said the suspects, held in the major operation, were being investigated under the Crime Prevention Act.
“Beginning Saturday, we started a major operation on drug trafficking hotspots, mounted road blocks and held spot checks at entertainment centres and 24-hour restaurants which were frequented by secret society groups.
“To date, we have apprehended 200 people under the Crime Prevention Act in which they could be detained up to 72 days, and after that they would be brought to court for further action,” he said in a press conference at the Penang police contingent headquarters here today.
“We want offences committed under the Crime Prevention Act to be categorised as serious which could be subject to heavy punishment as a lesson to the offenders,” he added. — BERNAMA
Read more: ‘Ops Cantas’ rounds up 200 suspects – Latest – New Straits Timeshttp://www.nst.com.my/latest/ops-cantas-rounds-up-200-suspects-1.340432#ixzz2cQ9Gb8iI
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In the recent public outcry for the frightening almost every other day reported news about shootings and assassinations, Home Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi acknowledges the theory that all these hideous and brutal crimes are related and linked to the 2,600 EO detainees released and over 6,000 persons relived of their restricted residence order.
Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib Tun Razak promised for the Police to be given what ever tools and resources they need to combat crime, especially serious in nature.
Najib declares willingness to support police in fighting crime
JULY 30, 2013
LATEST UPDATE: JULY 30, 2013 11:49 PMDatuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today the government is prepared to give the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) whatever is needed within reason and affordability to raise the effectiveness of the force in fighting crime, particularly serious crime in the country.
The prime minister also expressed concern over a spate of killings using firearms lately, saying it affected public confidence and increased fear with regard to security and serious crime.
In this regard, he said the police must take immediate action to regain public confidence following the developments with regard to security lately.
“It is up to the police to ask from the government what they require in terms of enhancing the capability within reason and within affordability. We will provide the police (with the necessary tools) to fight organised crime and serious crime in the country.
“We are prepared to consider the request and requirements of the police as long as there is a guarantee to safeguard against abuse of power and human rights,” he said at a media conference after chairing the National Finance Council Meeting 2013 at the Finance Ministry, here.
For immediate action, Najib said the police would use the existing law to implement whatever possible in the fight against serious crime.
In addition, he said a sub-committee comprising several ministers including the Home Minister and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department would be set up.
Najib said the sub-committee would discuss with the Attorney-General and Inspector-General of Police to determine additional provisions in the law that could strengthen the police capacity to act.
“This matter can be brought up at the next Parliament session.
“We cannot allow the situation to persist. Immediate and serious action must be taken by the authorities to bring back public peace and confidence,” he said.
Yesterday, the founder of the Arab-Malaysian Development Bank now known as AmBank, Hussain Ahmad Najadi died while his wife suffered serious injury after being shot from close range at the carpark after coming out from a Chinese temple, the Kuan Yin Temple, at Lorong Ceylon, in Kuala Lumpur.
Last Sunday, anti-crime activist who is also the chairman of MyWatch, R. Sri Sanjeevan was injured after being shot at the junction near Taman Awana Indah, Jempol, Negeri Sembilan.
Another victim of a high-profile murder case was the Deputy Director-General of Customs (Customs/Internal Tax) Datuk Shaharuddin Ibrahim who was shot while on his way to office in Putrajaya on April 26.
Meanwhile, Najib refuted the allegation by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who claimed that there were “hands influencing the decision” of the judge who dismissed his election petition recently.
“The government has never interfered. We must have confidence in the decision of the court.
“It was also the court that acquitted Anwar before. So why is it that he has no confidence in the judicial system of the country,” the Prime Minister added. – Bernama
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Despite Home Minister Dr Zahid’s call to have EO-like preventive law be enacted, Prime Minister Najib believes that there is a need to balance between the need to maintain law and order for the sake of the majority and upholding the universal principles of human rights.
In addition to that statement, Prime Minister Najib today affirmed his stand that if existing laws and law enforcement mechanism is not adequate, then amendments on existing laws and new ones would be enacted
Published: Monday August 19, 2013 MYT 7:55:00 PM
Updated: Monday August 19, 2013 MYT 7:59:46 PMNajib: Govt has not finalised decision to bring back preventive law
PUTRAJAYA: The government has not made a decision to bring back the preventive law to fight serious crimes in the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
“We have not made a final decision. We want to see whether existing laws are sufficient at the moment. We are having intensive discussions, whether we require additional laws or not.
“The only problem for preventive law is that, how do you arrest someone if a crime has not been committed? If (it is) on mere suspicion, is it enough (sufficient) to arrest somebody on the basis of preventive law?
“So, that’s the debate we are having at present, and the public must be aware that at the same time, we are concerned about bringing down the crime rate and we are concerned about possible abuses of human rights in the country,” he said after attending the Hari Raya open house organised by the Treasury.
Between April and last month, 23 street shooting cases were reported nationwide, including those involving high-profile or public figures.
Asked whether the existing laws were sufficient, the prime minister said the government was looking at it, adding that the police and the Attorney-General’s Chambers were working very closely within the existing laws to study whether such laws were sufficient at the moment.
“I have made a public commitment that if existing laws are not sufficient, we will strengthen the existing laws but with sufficient provisions to safeguard against possible abuses,” he said.On Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s statement that the current spate of street shootings was the price for freedom that each citizen paid, Najib said the government was looking for the best balance in terms of freedom of human rights and public interest based on our “desire to safeguard public order and peace”.
“The government is looking to ensure that the right of the individual is not compromised while public interest is safeguarded.
“This is the balance we have to achieve to create a more mature society and safeguard the fundamental rights of the individual, but without disregarding our desire to safeguard the public interest as a whole,” he added. – Bernama.
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Needless to say, the Police are taking very decisive actions to check against the persons who are the prime suspects or susceptible to be committing these cold blood murders and serious crimes. They are acting based on existing laws, which include Prevention of Crime Act 1959.
Earlier this morning, in Penang the Police gunned down five persons who are involved in several serious acts of crime which include twelve shootings, over three states..
Published: Monday August 19, 2013 MYT 6:47:00 PM
Updated: Monday August 19, 2013 MYT 7:47:58 PMIGP: Gang members behind 12 murder cases in three states (Update)
Police officers carrying out investigations at the apartment in Sungai Nibong
GEORGE TOWN: The five men who were gunned down by police early today were behind 12 shooting cases in three states, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
He said the men, some of whom were members of the notorious gang 04, were involved in at least seven murder cases and two attempted murder cases in Penang, two murder cases in Kedah and one murder case in Negeri Sembilan.
The five were shot dead in an ambush by a special police team at an apartment at about 5am in Sungai Nibong here
Khalid said police also seized three pistols from the five men, aged between 23 and 27.
“We ran a test on the firearms and it was proven that they were used in at least 12 murder or attempted murder cases,” he told a press conference.
“Seven of the murders and the two cases of attempted murder occurred in Penang. Two of the murders occurred in Kedah and one in Negeri Sembilan.
“All the cases took place over the past year, with the latest in Penang,” Khalid said.
He said police laid an ambush at the apartment block before moving in.
“We were shot at first before we acted in defence and shot them down,” he said.
He said police were tracking down several other members of the gang believed to have been involved in the murders and shootings.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that one of the five shot dead today was the leader of the gang. The gang moved about on the orders of the leader and based on its targeted victims.
“It does not stay in any one place for long so as to avoid detection by the police,” he said.
Khalid said police had been monitoring the gang for several months and had set up a special team to investigate all the murder and shooting cases.
“The investigation and intelligence gathered resulted in today’s success,” he said.
Replying to a question, Khalid said the gang members offered themselves for hire to kill or shoot but they had also killed and shot people out of vengeance and other motives.
He also said that four of the five men had several previous criminal records.
Earlier story:
GEORGE TOWN: Police here have shot dead five men who are believed to be members of the notorious Geng 04.
The shootout occurred at 5am Monday, at an apartment in Sungai Nibong.
The five, believed to be in their 20s, were said to have been involved in the recent spate of shooting cases in the state this year.
Police had been monitoring their activities before moving in on a unit on the 11th floor of the building early Monday.
It is learnt that police have seized three pistols from the scene.
Police officers knocked on the door of the apartment but there was no response. They retaliated when the suspects opened fire from the inside of the apartment.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar is expected to hold a press conference in the afternoon over the incident.
A recent spate of shootings in the state and various parts of the country have sparked speculation of a gangland war.
On Aug 8, K. Veerappan, a 37-year-old scrap dealer believed to be associated with Gang 36, was shot dead when he stopped the car he was driving near a traffic light in Anson Road.
A motorcyclist rode up and the pillion rider whipped out a pistol and fired 14 shots, 10 of which hit Veerappan’s neck, cheek and abdomen.
Earlier the same day, a gunman fired at least six shots at a businessman’s bungalow in Jalan Utama. No one was injured in the incident, believed to be a triad’s warning to the businessman.
On Aug 9, a third shooting occurred in the state, in Jalan Datuk Keramat, where a 43-year-old bouncer was hit in the left thigh.
A gunman fired seven shots but only one hit the victim, believed to be one of the top leaders of the Si Lian (Four Tyres), also known as Geng 04.
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EO was used against these ‘undesirable persons’ because they needed to be taken off the streets and away from society. Being detained under EO and bannished into districts away from their home turf, they are being detached from the triad and underworld crime groups. Since they are believed to be leaders and senior operators, the operations of their gangs are impaired if not paralysed.
The Police also believe that since the EO detainees were released, they seamless rejoined the triad and underworld crime groups they were once affiliated with and a nationwide turf war between gangs.
Malaysians as responsible citizens should be playing their role in ensuring that the nation is safe. If they cannot pro-active assist, then no one should be in the way for the Police to carry out their duties as professional law enforcement agents. They should provide the Police information whenever they can, to make sure that fleeing suspected bandits are nabbed.
Police’s determination prevails in shootout against gang
0 0 Google +0 0 0 comments]KUALA LUMPUR — The police’s success in defeating the five members of a triad gang believed to be involved in gun-related crimes in the country today is the proof of the their undying commitment and determination to combat crime.
While congratulating the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the success had also opened the eyes of many, particularly those who underestimated the credibility of the police force.
“This success proves that they are indeed determined to combat crime, particularly those involving firearms, which have been rampant of late. It also proves that they have discharged their duties in a detailed and efficient manners to ensure that the criminals were successfully defeated,” he said.
Lee said this in response to the shootout at an apartment in Sungai Nibong in Penang at 4.30 am yesterday where five members of a triad gang, who were also believed to be hired killers wanted for murders and attempted murders in three states, were shot dead.
Police also recovered three guns from them, namely a silver Norinco, a silver .38 revolver and a black Walther PPK.
Commenting further, Lee said the success also proved the efficiency and the quick action taken by the police in carrying out raids and taking any action against criminals.
“They (the police) must have made a very careful planning, carried out intelligence activity and collected public tip-off before successfully defeated the criminals, especially those who were wanted for serious or violent crimes,” he said.
Meanwhile, president of the United Anti-Crime Organisation of Malaysia Datuk Dr A. Balakrishnan said the incident proved that the security forces were very attentive and responsive to community concerns especially concerning gun-related crimes.
“They know the community was disturbed and scared by the series of gun-related crimes which have been rampant of late. So, they are determined and committed to combat the crimes. With this success, it goes to prove that they really practiced what they preached,” he said.
As such, he said the organisation hoped that the police would continue fighting crime in the future in order to improve the image of the team in the eyes of the society and the world.
Commenting on yesterday’s morning’s incident, Balakrishan said the five men were probably involved in several shooting cases reported in the media.
“However, further and detailed investigation should be done in order to prove it. If it is true, I would like to congratulate the police for successfully defeating criminals who are considered dangerous and violent,” he said.
Following the many cases of gun-related murders reported lately, the police had also set up a special taskforce to investigate the cases closely.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Bakri Zinin was also reported as saying that the Federal Principal Assistant Director of Serious Crime (D9) SAC Datuk Huzir Mohamed would head the task force. — BERNAMA
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We made the call to do a nationwide campaign for a new preventive law, to help the Police in restoring order and ensuring peace and stability.
Like minded Malaysians also should boldly stand up and tell aloud the Opposition, especially the DAP leaders who are using the opportunity of the Police actions against these ‘undesirables’ by demonising the Police.
The twitter message of DAP MP for Segambut Lim Lip Eng, meant to doubt the Police’s action in Penang this morning
The shooting of five men early this morning in Penang and the rounding up of these 200 suspects so far is the Police way of sending a very strong message to these ‘undesirable persons’ that, “Malaysia is no longer safe for them”.
Syabas, Polis DiRaja Malaysia.
*Updated 0100hrs 20 August 2013
The "thirteen million plus Ringgit" guy rambles.... 
I strongly support the Minister of Interior, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi and the PDRM for the recent operations. This is the way to go. We are still the Wild East.
still remember the lim’s family remark on how bad is johor crimes. now the tide has turned.
They fired Janice Lee for the wrong reasons the way gangster mentalityies would do, so now they must suffer their bad karma:
Bravo Royal Malaysian Police! Well done..
I expect certain member from a you-know-what party and bunch of lawyers from a certain bar will soon questioned the police approaches and try to be the champion for these criminals under the disguise of “Human Right”.
Question is, what about me, my family and my friends who are just trying to live a peaceful lives, one that is free from threat and fear, don’t we have the rights to that?
Baru saja sebut, bangsat bernama Lim Lip Eng dah buat perangai……
Peliknya, bila orang awam mati sia-sia ditembak penjenayah, bangsat-bangsat yang sama ni juga yang persoalkan, apa tindakan polis? kenapa tak buat kerja?
Bila polis ambil tindakan dia dengan angkuhnya kata “Gengsters! How did you know? @PDRMsia”
Apa sebenarnya Cina ni hendak? supaya negeri ini jadi huru hara?
Saya harap masyarakat Melayu nampak betapa jahat dan busuknya hati mereka. Selagi PM yang ada cuba nak memenangi hati mereka sampai kata orang “bending over backwards” semakin beranilah mereka “memijak kepala” orang Melayu. Kita perlu pilih pemimpin negara yang boleh mengajar bangsat-bangsat ini erti hormat dan terima kasih!!
Ini jenis berasal dari selatan China yang sentiasa membantah, membangkang, cuba menjatuhkan kuasa pemerintah sebab mereka bukan dari bangsa Cina asali di utara China. Mereka keturunan lain, termasuk suku kaum “aboriginal hill tribes” yang tinggal di bukit bukit di selatan China, menganggap siapa sahaja yang memerintah mereka sebagai musuh.
Mereka cuba menggulingkan kuasa yang merintah mereka di selatan China. Termasuk kuasa asing saperti Mongol di abad 13 dan Manchuria di abad 17 hingga abad 20. (Mereka telah melawan British yang telah memerintah Hong Kong – Hong Kong di pulang kapada China hanya di tahun 1990). Ada di tulis di buku sejarah negeri China yang di tulis oleh Professor C.P Fitzgerald yang diam di China selama 5 tahun mengkaji dan menyediakan bahan buku dia.
Itu pasal Lim Kit Siang dan jenisnya selalu di panggil “Cina Bukit”. Bantah dan bangkang apa saja. Di Malaysia mahukan Mandarin, di selatan China jenis mereka buat demo di Canton, di Hong Kong dll bila Beijing ketatkan penggunaan Mandarin di seluruh negara. Tidak hormatkan dan tidak mahu patuhi Perlembagaan negara Malaysia. Cakap kasar, jauh tidak beradab, malahan kurang ajar dan biadap, saperti Naib Presiden DAP Tungku Aziz kata kapada Lim Guan Eng di masa dia cabut keluar dari DAP.
Jika di biarkan, rakyat akan terus terpengaruh dan moral rakyat merudum, hormat kapada pihak berkuasa semangkin tipis. Oleh itu, pihak berkuasa perlu tangkap mereka yang menghasut dan kita rakyat negara ini mesti tuntut supaya Kerajaan jangan bubarkan Akta Hasutan.
Salam,
Saya hanya ingin menyampaikan perasaan kecewa dan hampa saya terhadap Datuk Seri Najib. Sebagai seorang pemimpin No 1 negara beliau seharus tegas dan menyokong sepenuhnya PDRM memerangi jenayah dan bukan mementingkan kepentingan politik.
Walaupun PDRM telah mengambil inisiatif memerangi jenayah berat ini, namum ianya tidak harus berlaku kerana tindakan PDRM selama ini cukup berkesan.
Kalau sekadar kenyataan akhbar dengan menyatakan sokong tapi tidak memberi pihak PDRM sebarang senjata atau bantuan ianya tidak memberi makna dalam perjuangan PDRM. PDRM memerlukan sokongan material dan moral. Lengkapkan mereka dengan segala yang diperlukan terutama dari segi perundangan. Sekiranya EO perlu dibawa balik kenapa perlu ditunggu lagi. payah sangat ke?
Kepada Datuk Seri Najib, jadi pemimpin yang berani dan tegas. Letakkan kepentingan rakyat sebagai matlamat bukan kepentingan politik. Mana lebih lebih utama? Rakyat, keluarga, kepentingan politik sendiri, pembangkang atau rakyat?
Semoga Allah memberi kekuatan iman dan hidayah kepada pemimpin politik negara yang semakin keliru.
Salam
Sudah ramai yang telah mengeluarkan suara supaya Najib di tukar di pemilihan parti/ Perhimpunan Agung UMNO 2013 tak lama lagi. Saya sokong.
Saya tak bermasalah jika Menteri Dalam Negeri Ahmad Zahid di undi jadi Presiden parti. Atau sebagai Timbalan kapada Muhyiddin. Kecewa saya kapada Najib bukan sahaja so’al membongkok kapada “tuntutan” pihak Pembangkang supaya undang undang kuno, kononnya, di hapuskan, saperti ISA, EO, RRA dan tak lama lagi Akta Hasutan. Tetapi juga kerana dia tidak mempertahankan hak dan memajukan kepentingan Melayu. Contohnya, DEB di ketepikannya.
Saya harap majoriti dari 150,000 ahli UMNO yang ada kuasa mengundi di PAU akan datang ini akan menggantikan Najib.
Selamat datang,
Apa yang saudara ketengahkan memang sudah menjadi satu sentimen yang meluas di kalangan rakyat Malaysia khususnya orang Melayu. Cuma sedihnya kita tidak nampak pucuk pimpinan yang ada sekarang akan mendahulukan aspirasi rakyat yang meletakkan mereka di persada kuasa dengan memberi kepercayaan dan mengundi mereka pada PRU yang lepas. Beliau masih lagi terkial-kial hendak membodek puak yang subversif dan jelas memusuhi penyokong beliau.
Ada kalanya kita tertanya-tanya apa muslihat disebalik semua ini? Apa sebenarnya yang tersirat?
Saya harap pemuda nasionalis seperti saudara akan lebih kerap berkunjung ke mari untuk berkongsi pendapat.
That’s it. That our policemen ! Our “scotland yard” is back.
The true beginning of PM Najib’s 100 days. Umno’s election just round the corner… the desire to “transformation and excellent progress” for the next five years.
Hopefully.
Who ever doubt the professionalism of the Police Force and their resolve to make our streets safe again clearly are either:
1. Neo Min Yuens and “Subversive elements”
2. Triad members or those who directly benefitted businesses fronting the underworld activities and vices
3. Agents of the money launderers
4. Anti-Constitution and Anti-Society
5. Themselves are criminals
6. Anti-God
Or
7. Simply persons whose parents were never legally united or under matrimony
IGP Khalid and Bakri have demonstrated their ability to be ‘Robocop’.
Please allow them to do their job, in the best manner they seem fit.
It’s the interest of the majority and average Malaysians that matters to them. Not criminal odd balls.
CPA seems to be the last bastion in fighting violent crimes since it has an element of detention of up to 72 days. Najib is wishy washy about introducing new peventive laws or bringing back the old preventive laws. According to him, it was still being debated and he said how can a person be arrested on mere suspicion before a crime is committed. There he goes again – being liberal all over again. Nobody is talking about suspicion without basis. Of course it wont be based on raw suspicion but rather those done through police surveillance of networks of organised crime, triads, gangs etc? Just like in following the trails of terrorist networks and money laundering activities. Arrest is part of prevention so that it will lead to the core of illegal and criminal activities. Organised crimes have become sophisticated, so acts of countering them must be smart too. So, is he talking about crimes to be committed first with dire consequences on innocent society before arrests could be made? What is this? Civil liberties at what costs?
My beloved Malaysia, my beloved Yang Di Pertuan Agong, my beloved BN as led by the UMNO with the 13 component parties right or wrong !
Maybe we really do not need the EO.
Now the Police can snuff out these gangsters instead of cold storage to come back later.
BTW, this does not mean Najib was right to take out the EO.
That act was appeasement for populist votes.
We need leadership.
Najib is not a leader.
When the days of goverment knows best is over, then we do not need that people to govern. .
Yup. ‘The days of govt knows best is over ‘ is Najib’s populist tagline which indeed saw the ushering in of ‘ the days of govt who doesnt know anything at all.’ Wishy washy, hesitant, kowtowing to people who didnt even give BN the votes, wannabe, keeps talking about changing people’s ‘ minda’ as if his minda and his advisers’ minda are super templates for all mindas. What we see are misery among the ordinary people – high cost of living, pittance wages and salaries, more imports of cheap foreign workers including supermarket check out counter workers are now imported from Myanmar, Pakistan etc( madness) thus further pushing down Msian wage rates, tight control on personal, car and housing loans, liberal policy on immigration encouraging an influx of foreigners into this country- some engaging in illegal activities and crime, unemployed graduates etc.etc. People dont need style over substance through rhetoric and looking good speeches. People need to see substance and solutions.
I agree with practically every word that postgraduate wrote above.
Najib should be removed, replaced by someone who is fully Malay at heart and who will protect and promote the rights and interest of the Malays, as UMNO had sworn to do some 60 years ago.
I agree on that part of Argonite’s statement:
“BTW, this does not mean Najib was right to take out the EO.
That act was appeasement for populist votes.
We need leadership.
Najib is not a leader.”
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