Chamber head kills one of three robbers who held up clinic

Lam (fourth from right) at the crime scene after the incident in Cheras.

KUALA LUMPUR: “I have no regrets shooting the robber dead. He was very aggressive and threatened my life. I pumped three shots into him after he tried to slash me a second time. If I did not have my gun, it could have been me who would be dead.” 

These were the words that Pahang Chinese Chamber of Commerce chairman Tan Sri Lam Kam Sang said yesterday, a night after he killed one of three robbers who held up a private clinic in Cheras. The robbers, armed with knives and a parang, grabbed cash and valuables from a doctor and two nurses before turning their attention on the patients. 

They pushed their luck too far by going after Lam, 68, who happened to be armed with an automatic pistol. Despite being unwell, the businessman, who is also MCA Raub division chief, already had his finger on the trigger of his Glock 9mm and warned the robbers that he would shoot if they did not leave. 

They lunged at him instead and he fired several shots. Cheras OCPD Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohan Singh said the men fled the clinic in Taman Pertama at around 10pm. “But one of them was found dead about 30m away with gunshot wounds in his knee, abdomen and buttocks,” he said. 

Police recovered a knife and a Nissan car outside the clinic. “The car was stolen during another robbery at a clinic in Kajang on Wednesday,” said ACP Mohan Singh. 

Lam said he had no regrets killing the robber, adding that he went to the cd linic because he felt unwell after dinner. Meanwhile, nurse Litya Gunasegaran, 24, said: “Everyone was shocked when the three men burst in. 

They were carrying knives and a parang and held it at people’s necks, shouting ‘kasi wang!’ (give money).” “One of them just snatched my necklace and went to another person,” she added. “That’s when I heard the shots.”

Source : The Star 

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KUALA LUMPUR: The gutsy Tan Sri who gunned down a parang-wielding robber said he had no regrets shooting the man as he tried to attack him twice. 

 Pahang Chinese Chamber of Commerce chairman Tan Sri Lam Kam Sang was having a medical check up at a Cheras polyclinic in Cheras when three men armed with parang burst in and demanded cash and valuables from the staff and patients. 

“I have no regrets shooting dead the robber. He was very aggressive and threatened my life. “I pumped three shots into him after he tried to slash me a second time. If I had not had my gun, it could have been me who would be dead," 

Lam said when contacted by The Star on Friday. Despite being unwell, the businessman, who is also MCA Raub division chief, managed to pull out his automatic Glock 9mm pistol when threatened by the crooks. 

When they lunged at him, Lam, 68 fired several shots, hitting one man in the knee, abdomen and buttocks. Cheras OCPD Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohan Singh said the men fled the clinic in Taman Pertama at around 10pm. 

“But one of them was found dead about 30m away with gunshot wounds in his knee, abdomen and buttocks,” he said. “The others escaped. We do not know if they are injured.” 

The body of the dead man, believed to be in his late 20s, has been sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a post-mortem. 

Police recovered a knife and a Nissan car outside the clinic. “The car was stolen during another robbery at a clinic in Kajang on Wednesday,” said ACP Mohan Singh. He said the robbery would be probed under Section 395 and 397 of the Penal Code.

Source : The Star

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Tan Sri shoots parang-wielding robber dead at clinic in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR: A Tan Sri undergoing a medical check up at a clinic in Cheras shot dead a parang-wielding man who had tried to slash him during a botched robbery attempt late Thursday. 

During the 10pm incident, three men barged into the clinic and demanded that everyone in the clinic hand over their valuables and cash. When one of the robbers pointed a parang at the Tan Sri, who is in his 50s and from Pahang, he produced a gun and told the suspects to leave or he would shoot. 

Instead, the robbers, ticked off at the sight of the firearm, lunged and attacked the Tan Sri, who then fired multiple shots, killing one of them. 

Cheras OCPD Assistant Commissoner of Police (ACP) Mohan Singh said the men then fled the clinic located at Jalan 2/90 in Taman Pertama. "We found one of them dead some 30m away, with gunshots in his knee, stomach and buttocks." 

The body of the dead suspect, believed to be in his late 20s, was sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a post mortem. "We do not know if any of the others who fled were injured," ACP Mohan said. 

He said the three suspects had entered the clinic and threatened the patients and staff, while an accomplice waited outside. "The Tan Sri sustained slight abrasions on his stomach, as one of the robbers had tried to slash him with a parang," he said. 

Police recovered a knife at the scene and a Nissan car parked outside the clinic, which was stolen in another clinic robbery that occurred in Taman Mahkota Batu 9, Kajang on Wednesday. 

ACP Mohan said this indicated that the robbers were also connected with the earlier case. He said the Tan Sri's gun was retained by the police for investigations, adding that he had a licence to carry the firearm. 

The case is being investigated under Section 395 and 397 of the Penal Code for gang robbery. Meanwhile, clinic nurse Litya Gunasegaran, 24 said there were seven patients and four staff members, including a doctor, at the time of the incident. 

"They burst in and everyone got a shock. One of them was carrying a parang and held it to people's necks. "He said 'kasi wang!' (give money)," said Litya, adding that the men were dressed in shirts and shorts, and weren't wearing masks. 

She said they went to each person and demanded their handphones, wallets, watches and jewellery. "They took my necklace and went to another person, that's when I heard the shots," she said, adding that the Tan Sri was a regular patient at the clinic.

Source : The Star

Just how new will the new law be on detaining criminals, ask critics

The Bar Council was fearful it would reincarnate the old discredited law. Senior opposition leader R Sivarasa declared it irrelevant. Human rights group Suaram just called it a ploy. 

Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

The new law to replace the former Emergency Ordinance Act (EO) that allowed criminals to be held for years without trial has drawn flak from different quarters – even before its critics have been told what is in it. 

The Bar Council was fearful it would reincarnate the old discredited law. Senior opposition leader R Sivarasa declared it irrelevant. 

Human rights group Suaram just called it a ploy. Christopher Leong, chairman of the Bar Council, is opposed to the return of the EO “dressed” under a new name. 

"The Bar has not seen and does not know what the proposed new law looks like or contains. And we certainly do not favour what would be the effective recasting of the EO. "It is not acceptable because it is easily open to abuse," he said, pointing out that the government has recognised this and repealed the old act in Parliament. 

He was commenting on a report that the first draft of a new set of laws to replace the EO is currently with the Attorney-General's Chambers. 

Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had said the government decided on the new laws following the spike in crime after the abolishment of the EO and the Restricted Residence Act. Leong said the authorities have not shown any tangible data or evidence connecting the spike in street crimes to the repeal of the EO. "Measures to address street crimes include upgrading the capacity and abilities of police personnel. 

It is not about equipping them with power to detain without trial," he stressed. However, Leong said the Bar recognised that there may be grounds to consider new legislation to deal with syndicated crime. "We are open to the idea of new legislation to deal with syndicated crime but it should not be the EO dressed up under a different name. 

We are open to discussing this with the AG's chambers," he said. PKR Subang MP R Sivarasa said better policing, not new laws was needed in the country. “The police already have plenty of power, it is just that they themselves are not capable of executing it,” he told reporters at Parliament yesterday. 

Sivarasa said the police should not blame the spike in crime to the repeal of the EO as they had been given 18 months to prepare for it. He noted that they had sufficient time to charge those under detention. “If there is evidence to show they are involved in a crime, why don’t the police just charge them in court?" 

He said when the EO was repealed, more than 2,600 detainees were released. "Everyone then blamed those released on the spike in crime," Sivarasa said. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) executive director Nalini Elumalai said it opposed any laws that allow indefinite detention without trial. 

She said the call to replace the EO with another law is a ploy by the police and Home Ministry to cover up their failures. Nalini felt the police should work at improving their criminal investigative department instead. – July 5, 2013.

Source : MSN News

Khairy's confession: A chance for bipartisan co-op in fighting crime

Facebook is running abuzz with Khairy Jamaluddin's acknowledgement that crime situation in Malaysia is not a perception but a reality. 

His confession came after his mother's house was burglarized last weekend. 

He said, ""The burglary is a reminder to all of us that crime is a serious problem in Malaysia and I hope that everyone, including victims, remain steadfast." 

 In a quick response, his fellow MP on the Opposition bench was quick to send his sympathy. 

Tony Pua took the opportunity to call on the police and government to face up to the reality of severe crime in Malaysia and start reforms. 

The Petaling Jaya Utara MP said: "Only and unless the Government and the police are willing to accept that fact, there will be no sense of urgency among the authorities to make things better." 

However, Pua should offer more than just his sympathy and criticism of the Federal government and the police force. Yes, it would have been easier if the Federal government accepts the crime indexes and the growing fear and anxiety among urbanites of falling victims to crime. 

What we need is a bipartisan cooperation to combat crime. State governments (including those being run by PR) and the Federal government must work hand-in-hand with the police force to fight criminals. 

There are more to be done by all parties to help keep the streets, residential estates, towns, car parks, schools, public areas and malls for all. 

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KUALA LUMPUR - More motorcycle patrol units will be deployed to increase patrols in housing estates to curb burglaries, the most recent of which was in the home of the Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jama­luddin. 

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Bakri Zinin said they were "trying to break the momentum" in the incidences of burglaries. 

"The first step is deploying more motorcycle patrol units in housing estates," he told reporters after launching a blood donation drive at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here yesterday. Mohd Bakri said he was confident that collaboration with other agencies and Rukun Tetangga (RT) would be able to reduce such crimes. 

"Cooperation with the RTs and resident associations is important, especially in preventing crime. 

We will be able to focus on crime prevention through the new Crime Prevention Department," he said. The new department, he added, would focus on street crimes and house break-ins. 

"The department will be tasked at formulating the best stra­tegies to curb crime, especially in housing areas," he said. He was commenting on The Star's front page report which had highlighted the burglary in Khairy's home on Saturday afternoon even as the police prepared for the launch of the new Crime Prevention Department. 

On the possibility of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Lahad Datu intrusion, Mohd Bakri said police were currently investigating those involved for offences under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act. 

"Several people have been prosecuted. However, we have not ex­­plored the possibility of an RCI," he said. 

There were also plans, said Mohd Bakri, to increase police personnel and logistics in the Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (Esszone), adding that the priority was in maintaining its security from future intrusions.

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Khairy concedes Malaysia’s crime situation is “serious”

The worsening crime situation in Malaysia is not mere perception as claimed by some quarters and Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin joined the ranks of believers after being a burglary victim over the weekend. 

He conceded in a Facebook post that the burglary was something real and not at all perception, as claimed by some quarters, such as the police and the Home Ministry. 

 Previous Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and senior police officers have attributed negative sentiments on crime to the people's perception. 

"The burglary is a reminder to all of us that crime is a serious problem in Malaysia and I hope that everyone, including victims, remain steadfast," 

Khairy wrote on his Facebook page, advising the public to be vigilant of their own safety and that of their families. 

Kuala Lumpur police had confirmed over the weekend that a minister's home in Damansara Heights had been ransacked by thieves but declined to reveal his identity. 

It was later learnt that the bungalow belongs to Khairy's mother and that Khairy and his wife were residing there. 

Only the maid was home at the time of the robbery, which was revealed by Kuala Lumpur CID chief Datuk Ku Chin Wah to be around 5.30pm. 

The burglary was the latest of several cases involving the residences of prominent figures. – July 2, 2013. 

Source : The Malaysian Insider

Robbery in Minister’s Home Adds to Growing Crime Rate in Malaysia

Malaysian Sports and Youth Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's house in the high-end locale of Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, was burgled by three men on late Saturday afternoon. 

According to reports, the three men was said broke into the house by scaling the walls. No violence was reported as the minister and his family was not in when the incident took place. 

City Crime investigation Department (CID) chief Datuk Ku Chin Wah said the trio arrived in a car and then barged into the house after finding the door unlocked. "At the time of the incident, the minister's maid was in the kitchen and the rest of the family was out," the chief said, according to New Straits Times. "She went out to start cleaning the hall. 

That was when she noticed the front door was open and caught a glimpse of an unknown man. 

The maid saw everything but couldn't do much due to fear for her life. 

The ordeal lasted for less than 10 minutes. "There have been no arrests yet. We are probing all angles for the robbery," he added. Chin Wah said that several valuable watches and laptops were taken. He did not reveal the accurate amount of loss. 

The entire house was ransacked and most of the valuables were kept in the master bedroom. Saturday's incident is the latest in the increasing number of daylight robberies reported across the country. 

Minister Khairy took to social networking website Facebook to express his reaction to the incident. "Thankfully no one was hurt and I leave the matter in the hands of the police." 

The minister went on to highlight the escalating crime rate in the nation saying, "This incident is a reminder to us all that crime is a serious problem in our country. It is a real issue and not just merely a perception." 

Kuala Lumpur Overseas Security Advisory Council's (OSAC) Malaysia Crime and Safety report 2013 stated, "Residential burglaries in Kuala Lumpur (KL) occur mostly in stand-alone residences in neighborhoods with large expatriate communities. 

Some burglars have entered when occupants were at home, tied the residents up, and threatened them with weapons."

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Robber shot dead in gems shop heist

Policemen removing the body of the dead robber following a botched jewellery shop heist in Kota Baru yesterday. Pic by Zaman Huri Isa

 KOTA BARU:A 32-year-old man was shot dead by police after he and an accomplice attempted to rob a jewellery shop in Jalan Temenggung here yesterday. 

The man, identified as Mohd Bustaman Bibi Ali, was shot by policemen patrolling the area. His accomplice, believed to be armed with a pistol, managed to escape. 

Kelantan police chief Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman said the two men were in the midst of the robbery when they were spotted by three policemen on patrol duty about 11am. 

"Seeing the policemen, the two, each armed with a pistol and knife, ran out of the shop. The policemen then split into two groups and chased after them. 

One of the robbers was shot by a policeman on the left thigh. He died several minutes later." Read more: Robber shot dead in gems shop heist - General

Source : New Straits Times 

Minister’s Daughter Loses RM8,000 to Snatch Thieves

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The unnamed daughter of a Cabinet minister lost cash and personal belongings amounting to RM8,000 to two snatch thieves near a hypermarket in Ampang, yesterday. 

The victim, a 26-year-old teacher, was also slightly injured on her right knee in the 11.50am incident. Selangor police deputy chief, Datuk A. Thaiveegan when met at the scene today, said the victim was putting her things in the boot of her Suzuki Swift when the suspects who were in a Proton Satria, snatched her handbag which contained an iPad, iPhone and RM5,000 in cash. 

In another development, Thaiveegan said police arrested seven male suspects early today in an operation around the Klang Valley, in connection with the murder of an American recently.
“The seven suspects, in their twenties, are foreigners and they are being remanded to facilitate the investigation,” he said.

On May 4, David James Ginter, 62, was found dead in a house in Taman Sri Ukay, here, by a neighbour with his legs and hands tied and also strangled with a telephone charger cable. 

— Bernama

Source : The Malaysian Insider

The next mission is to improve perception of crime rate

 

Friendly visit: Police talking to residents of Bandar Tun Razak in Cheras together with RELA and Civil Defence personnel for the 1Malaysia patrols.

PETALING JAYA: Crime rate is down but Malaysians still do not feel so, hence the focus will be on improving public confidence on safety, says the Government Transforma­tion Programme (GTP) report.

It stated that the country’s crime index had decreased by 26.8% since the first phase of the GTP began in 2009.

Malaysia has been ranked the safest and most peaceful country in South East-Asia according to the Global Peace Index, said the GTP report.

It also recorded around 550.1 criminal incidents per 100,000 population, placing Malaysia lower than Singapore, Hong Kong, Britain and the United States.

However, it added that “public feeling of security remained low”, based on surveys.

The Reducing Crime National Key Results Area (NKRA) team surmised that this could be because positive action and initiatives under the first GTP had “little visibility compared to highly-publicised instances of crime itself”.

It cited the spate of snatch theft and assault cases in public parking lots, which were highlighted.

“Thus, there is a need to better engage the public and raise awareness about the NKRA, as well as to equip the rakyat to minimise the risk of becoming victims,” the report said.

It said that the second phase of the GTP would see the continuation of several initiatives like the “omnipresence programme”, which successfully reduced the overall street crime and index crime by 41.3% and 7.6% respectively in 2012.

The programme would see increased police personnel on patrol in areas like schools, shopping centres, markets and transport terminals to create a better perception of safety.

The United Against Crime public engagement campaign under the first GTP would be expanded to include dialogues with key groups like women and residents’ associations on how to protect themselves.

The report said that safety perception surveys, crime awareness days and women’s awareness programmes would be organised to increase the safety perception index.

There would also be more volunteer community policing initiatives with police support to get the public involved in crime fighting.

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