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Police probe video of individuals driving recklessly on Genting road

The Bentong police have opened an investigation paper concerning a viral video showing a group of vehicle owners driving recklessly on the Genting Highlands road.

According to Bentong District Police Chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar, the video footage came to their attention after being shared by the public via private messages on the Bentong Police Facebook page.

“As a result of the investigation, the video clip was found to have been uploaded on social media.

“There are several recordings showing activities believed to be carried out by a group of vehicle owners driving dangerously on the bends of Genting Highlands Road, causing concern and anxiety among the community,” he said in a statement.

In response, Zaiham said that the police have initiated an investigation under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving in public.

He urged members of the public who witnessed the incident and have information to come forward to assist the police in their investigation.

He added that the police would take firm action and conduct integrated operations in the area, particularly during weekends and public holidays, when it is believed that vehicle owners tend to engage in disruptive activities that upset other road users.

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Johor police use two buses to block ‘mat rempit’ from getting away

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Johor Bahru South district police used two buses to block a group of errant bikers from getting away in a special integrated operation on Jalan Skudai-Pantai Lido early this morning.

According to the Chief of the Johor Bahru South district police, ACP Raub Selamat, the two-day operation from 5 pm to 1 am witnessed a total of 286 individuals and 257 vehicles being inspected.

“Out of this total, 115 motorcycles were seized under section 64 of the Road Transport Act (JPJ) 1987 for further inspection,” he said in a statement.

He further added that the operation to curb errant motorcyclists involved over 100 officers and enforcement members from various agencies.

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A total of 153 summonses for various offenses were issued, including driving without a licence, alteration of vehicle structure, and various other offenses.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 54 compounds under the Road Transport Act 1987 for various offenses.

The Department of Environment (DOE) also issued 46 compound summonses and 52 inspection notices to individuals riding motorcycles that emit noise exceeding the specified limit.

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“We also arrested a 28-year-old local man for testing positive for methamphetamine after undergoing urine screening. The offense is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” he added.

The offense can carry a prison sentence of up to three years, a fine of up to RM5,000, and two years of police supervision.

The public with information related to street thug activities and illegal racing can contact the South Johor Bahru District Police hotline at 07-218 2222

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Road blocks info, to share or not to share?

We are used to seeing information and updates regarding roadblocks or road closures being shared through mobile applications like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Automatically, we press the Share button to spread it to more people. Hopefully, it is beneficial, they say. Yes, it may be beneficial for some people. But should we share and help in informing about the existence of roadblocks?

Before that, let us examine its purpose first. Roadblocks can be set up for purposes such as road construction, closure of specific roads, law enforcement operations, and hunting down criminals.

We understand, you share and distribute information about roadblock operations due to law enforcement because there may be you or people around you with vehicles that are not roadworthy, expired road tax, non-compliant number plates, or have made certain modifications.

So, you share information about roadblock operations so that your friends and members of your car club WhatsApp group are not fined.

But, what if the roadblock is set up to track down criminals? When the criminal reads your sharing, they will divert to alternative routes or flee at different times.

Authorities fail to catch the criminal, and the case remains unresolved. Are you happy because you were not fined? If the criminal has just assaulted you, and they can escape because others shared information about the roadblock, are you still happy?

At this moment, we at Engear want to emphasize not to share information on the presence of roadblocks. There is no need to be overly caring or act as unlicensed reporters just to avoid friends getting fined. It could more so inconvenience the work of law enforcement agencies. Let’s make a change together!

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Man drives Toyota Alphard with Polite Car lettering so that people notice him and slow down

FROM afar, this Toyota Alphard appears to be a police patrol car or an ambulance, but upon closer inspection, the inscription on its body reads “POLITE” instead of “POLICE.”

This MPV in Singapore has attracted the attention of netizens and has been shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page.

Scanning the QR code on the Alphard’s body will lead you to an ice cream shop’s website. Netizens have various comments and opinions in the comment section.

Some think it’s an interesting idea, while others say it’s “misleading” because it resembles an authority vehicle.

The owner, Goh Yong Wei, told The Straits Times that he has decorated his Toyota Alphard since last May, and road users often slow down their vehicles to give way.

He said, “As a driver and motorbike rider in Singapore, I find that the driving culture here is not gracious, especially during peak hours.

“I want to be noticed, I want the attention, I want people to see me and slow down to avoid a collision.”

Goh said he has been involved in more than 10 car and motorcycle accidents over the past four years, and the decals on this Alphard help him avoid accidents.

“I feel safer, and find it easier to drive around now. A lot of people in their cars giggle and show me a thumbs up. It makes for a very positive driving experience for me.”

However, the Singapore Police said they have received reports regarding this matter, and it is currently under investigation.

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Youths who cooked at petrol station in Genting investigated by police

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Recently, a video of a group of teenagers gathering and cooking instant noodles at a gas station in Genting Highlands went viral. In response, the police have initiated an investigation.

The District Police Chief of Bentong, Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar, stated that they received reports regarding a video clip showing a group of individuals engaging in this behavior, which circulated on social media.

“The investigation revealed that the video clip was uploaded on May 13 before it went viral on social media platform X. The video, which lasted approximately 50 seconds, depicted a group of vehicle owners cooking at the gas station,” he said in a statement.

He mentioned that a joint operation would be conducted more frequently in the area, especially on weekends and public holidays. Stringent action will be taken against anyone engaging in activities that disrupt public peace.

“The police have received information and complaints that the location in question is often a gathering place for vehicle owners who engage in activities that disturb public peace. An investigation has been opened under Section 268 of the Penal Code (causing public nuisance) and Section 336 of the Penal Code (acts endangering life or personal safety).

“Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to come forward to assist in the investigation,” he added.

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Op Selamat 22: Road accident and fatality numbers down

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) recorded a 1.41 percent decrease in road accident cases nationwide during the Op Selamat 22 period in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration from 8th to 13th April.

The Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, stated that the number of accident cases decreased by 8,862 cases compared to 8,989 cases last year.

“He also mentioned that fatal accident cases decreased by 10 percent with 105 cases compared to 117 cases last year, while the number of deaths also saw a six percent reduction with 119 deaths compared to 126 deaths the previous year,” he said.

Razarudin mentioned that motorcyclists and pillion riders still had the highest number of fatalities, with 79 deaths compared to 80 deaths recorded last year.

“According to studies, accidents occurred due to failure to control the vehicle leading to skidding due to fatigue and drowsiness, as well as not maintaining a safe driving distance between vehicles.

“I believe that the decrease in accident cases is a positive impact resulting from public awareness of the importance of road safety and prudent driving practices,” he added.

Furthermore, Razarudin stated that the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) recorded an increase in the number of summonses issued during Op Selamat 22, with a total of 114,467 summonses compared to 29,216 summonses issued during the previous Op Selamat, marking an increase of 85,251 summonses.

He also mentioned that the statistics of house break-in cases during this Op Selamat recorded 189 cases compared to 272 cases last year.

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Italian police gets Lamborghini Urus Performante to deliver organs

THE partnership between Lamborghini and the Italian State Police continues with a specially-prepped Urus Performante.

The super SUV is the sixth model to enter into the Highway Police fleet since the two joined forces way back in 2004.

Set to enter into service next year alongside the Huracán LP610-4, the Urus Performante will be used for special services including the urgent medical transport of organs and plasma.

It was fitted out by Lamborghini technicians at Sant’Agata Bolognese, starting from the exterior, following police specifications. The livery is an artwork of Lamborghini Centro Stile, featuring the classic blue colour of the Italian State Police and white, with tricolor bands on the sills and seat belt.

The police logos have been applied to the doors in reflective film, while a light bar with 360 degree blue LED lights has been installed on the roof, together with a two-tone electric siren.

The cabin has been fitted with an armoured weapon box, a flip-down message display, a compartment for stowing service equipment as well as a defibrillator for first aid response.

Most importantly, there is a portable fridge for the transportation of organs, along with a display and data logger for the continuous monitoring of the internal temperature.

The Urus Performante won’t be having problems reaching the hospital in time as it has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine capable of outputting 666 PS and 850 Nm of torque.

With an eight-speed automatic gearbox driving all four wheels, it will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 306 km/h.