PDRM intensifies manhunt on Kapten Praba gang: “You can run but you can’t hide” is the message

 

THE Royal Malaysia Police say they are intensifying nationwide efforts under Ops Jack Sparrow to track down remaining Kapten Praba gang members, including those who fled abroad via unofficial routes.

Police are confident the syndicate will be fully dismantled, targeting both fugitives and the wider criminal support network.

“We are chasing them. Some of them, we believe, have left the country using unofficial routes. But there is one thing I want to say – you can run, but you cannot hide from the PDRM forever,” he said during the 2026 PDRM Community Policing Programme ‘Thaneer Panthal’ at the Sri Subramaniam Swamy Temple in Batu Caves today (Jan 31).

Last week, three Malaysian criminals linked to the Kapten Praba gang were detained at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai after being deported from the UK.

Flagged under Interpol Red Notices, the suspects – each with extensive criminal records – were stopped following a No Transit Landing notice and placed under maximum security.

The three notorious Malaysian fugitives, Navindren Raj Cumarason, Sridharan Subramanian, and Pratifkumar Selvaraj, were involved in a violent confrontation with security forces at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport upon their arrival to India from the UK.

Wanted for multiple murders and arson, the trio had earlier slipped through Malaysian borders and attempted to enter Manchester but were denied entry by British immigration.

Upon their return to Mumbai, they fought with Central Industrial Security Force personnel before being subdued.

“They weren’t just resisting arrest; they were fighting like they had nothing to lose,” said an airport source. Investigations continue into possible security lapses.

On Wednesday (Jan 28), the three men were flown back from Mumbai to Malaysia under tight police escort. They arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport early Wednesday after departing India on a commercial flight.

The suspects were taken directly to Sepang district police headquarters for processing and are expected to be produced at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court for further proceedings. —   Focus Malaysia

A smarter way to live is taking shape in Damansara West

 

SUSTAINABILITY today is no longer just about green technology.  It is about how beautifully a place supports the flow of everyday life. It’s in the ease of your commute, the comfort of shaded spaces, and the convenience of having essentials close at hand.

When design reduces unnecessary travel and creates environments that feel calm and welcoming, sustainability becomes something you truly experience.

This vision comes to life at e.Sentral SmartCity in Damansara West, a thoughtfully planned address where connection, comfort, and well-being take centre stage.

With seamless access to the NKVE, DASH, and GCE highways, residents are effortlessly linked to key destinations across the Klang Valley. Being just 5 km from Subang Airport adds even more appeal for those balancing busy work and travel schedules.

Nature plays a graceful role in shaping daily life here. Surrounded by 62 acres of greenery, the setting offers a refreshing sense of openness rarely found in dense urban centres.

Within the development, a 12,600 square foot podium sanctuary introduces landscaped shade and natural airflow, creating cooler, breezier communal spaces designed for relaxation and connection.

Everyday convenience is equally prioritised. The upcoming Health Hub will house aesthetic and dental care, veterinary services, and traditional Chinese medicine under one roof, while retail and dining options ensure daily needs are met close to home.

It’s a lifestyle designed to feel smoother, calmer, and more in tune with personal well-being.

Curious to experience this for yourself? You’re warmly invited to an exclusive Sneak Preview this Sunday at Soi 55 Thai Kitchen, Cyberjaya, where you’ll discover edusphere digital – Prestonia Suites, Cyberjaya’s newest smart living residence.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with great food, engaging sharing sessions, and an exclusive first look at your future smart home — with food and beverages on us.

Join us on 1 February 2026, from 12PM to 5PM, and be among the first to step into a smarter, more connected way of living. —  Focus Malaysia

Muhyiddin’s grip on coalition diminishing with attacks from within Bersatu and PAS

 

BERSATU leader Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is under constant attack and criticism from within Perikatan Nasional (PN) and from PAS, says his former principal private secretary Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad.

He alleged that Muhyiddin is facing coordinated internal and external attacks aimed at forcing his exit from Bersatu and PN. He also claimed the pressure involves proxies linked to Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin and leaders from PAS.

Marzuki said these manoeuvres are intended to reshape PN’s leadership structure to PAS’ advantage while weakening Muhyiddin’s authority.

“Within the party, the deputy president – whose constitutional duty is to assist the president – uses dirty hands every day to attack the president. Attack after attack is also being aggressively launched from leaders of allied parties. Words like ‘get out’ and ‘your time is finished’ have openly come from the mouths of PAS leaders.

“‘Friends eating friends’ is a harsh jibe by PAS leaders directed at Muhyiddin,” Marzuki said in a Facebook post.

Marzuki acknowledged that Muhyiddin is not a perfect human being but said the time has not yet come for him to step down.

He suggested Hamzah could assume Bersatu’s presidency but not the premiership and warned that Bersatu risks eventual dissolution amid ongoing power struggles.

And because of that, PAS vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was willing to travel to London to meet Muhyiddin to seek his support to be named chairman of PN, he said.

PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Hashim Jasin and PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang also paid visits to Muhyiddin at his home.

Marzuki interpreted efforts to remove Muhyiddin from PN and Bersatu as being beneficial to two parties.

“For PAS, PN’s problems will be resolved once Muhyiddin steps aside. PAS can then appoint its own person as PN chairman. There would be no need to amend PN’s constitution.

“The proposal to establish a Presidential Council and an Executive Council, as contained in Hadi’s letter to Muhyiddin in December 2024, was merely intended to restrain Muhyiddin’s power as PN chairman, not to strengthen PN.”

Marzuki suggested that Hamzah would then dissolve Bersatu and bring its members back to UMNO.

Therefore, Marzuki stated that Muhyiddin should step down honourably, as the groups pushing from within and outside Bersatu are incapable of appreciating Muhyiddin’s leadership. —  Focus Malaysia

“Mydin isn’t racist to bypass CNY for Raya promotion for the Chinese are never its target market”

 

SUCH is presumably how apolitical Malaysians brushed aside a miscued opposition-slant online new site’s insinuation linking Mydin’s skipping “CNY (Chinese New Year) deco for Raya celebration” to the recent fallout between the wholesale & retail chain head honcho and DAP.

This came about after MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) applauded Mydin’s deemed bypassing CNY by promoting Hari Raya-related merchandise as “serve ‘em right for Type C never support its business at all” prior to assertimg that “already stupid yet still want to argue”.

Recount that Madani keyboard warrior Raja Mohd Shahrim has recently demanded an apology from Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin for accusing Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong of unfairly portraying the hypermarket chain as a “the sole beneficiary” of the SARA aid programme.

In his defence, Khoo furnished his Dewan Rakyat ‘script’ which stated that he did also mention 99 Speedmart alongside other major supermarkets as beneficiaries.

Following Raja Mohd Shahrim championing Khoo’s ‘innocence’ by mooting a boycott of Mydin, the digital creator was not only slammed as a “DAP bootlicker” but also triggered the furore of rightist groups and individuals who not only rallied behind Mydin but accused DAP of masterminding the destruction of Malay/Muslim-owned businesses.

This eventually led to the call by some rightists to boycott the slew of Chinese-owned convenient store chains comprising 99 Speedmart, KK Super Mart, 7-Eleven, Mr DIY, TF Value-Mart and HERO Supermarket in addition to “DAP grocery store, DAP tire store, all DAP stores”.

Thankfully, an observant commenter came to Mydin’s defence by revealing that all these while “I’ve never come across Mydin selling CNY deco stuff”.

“Mydin has been selling Raya stuff since way back – even before fasting starts – and now they’re already selling Raya money envelopes, too,” shared one Najib Jaafar.

“All these years, Mydin has thrived without playing the racial sentiment card because EVERY RACE SHOPS THERE.”

Interestingly, Najib went on to snub the poster by implying that “usually those who want to play with racial sentiment don’t even shop at Mydin”.

“Mydin has staff of various races, there are places whereby non-Malays are put in-charge. One thing for sure is that not all items sold at Mydin are suitable for us; there are some items that are better to be purchased at other stores because their prices are cheaper.”

While the rightist-inclined would concur with the poster “why must Mydin sell CNY goods when the Chinese never support Mydin”, those who are sensible tend to insist that “it has been a norm for Mydin to embark on Hari Raya promotion one month before the Muslim festivity”.

Nevertheless, one commenter who re-visited the Mydin-DAP fallout incident opined that the matter got out of hand as “he (the Mydin owner) took it personally while the ultra-Malays – without using their common sense – straight away attacked the YB (Khoo who is also the Melaka DAP chairman) and the Chinese”.

Whatever said and done, one Chinese commenter summed up best when he proclaimed that “Mydin is totally right” in bypassing the CNY celebration.

“Why focus on Chinese deco when your customer is 99% Malay community? The Chinese will never complain about this, so why complain when it doesn’t matter at all (indirectly mocking the poster).” 

- focus malaysia

Zaid proposes whipping for child sodomy offenders in Tahfiz schools

 

FORMER de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim says he is sick of the widespread cases of sodomy in Tahfiz schools and madrasahs, calling for those responsible to be charged, jailed and whipped.

“There you go again; in this Islamic country, sexual perverts are free to dabble in their favourite pastime, under the cover of teaching the Quran with impunity,” he wrote.

He added: “The Mudir, or persons responsible for taking care of students, have abused their position to commit repeated sexual acts on the children and should be charged, jailed and whipped.

“This is more serious than a breach of trust involving money. You destroyed the lives of many boys.”

According to him, the police have already said the widespread cases of sodomy are alarming, and religious authorities should have acted quickly.

He was commenting on the widespread cases of liwat (sodomy) in Tahfiz schools and Madrasahs.

He also directed his dissatisfaction towards the Religious Department and Malay political parties, whom he said are silent on the matter.

He urged the Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to give his thoughts on this issue.

“Is the Religious Department’s interest in khalwat, or close proximity, and other moral issues like LGBT a ruse to divert attention from buggery that is widespread in religious schools?

“Why are the Malay political parties like PAS keeping silent? Can the PM say something about this infectious habit? Is sodomy now acceptable sexual conduct?”

Reacting to Zaid’s post on Facebook, a user, Kok Yuen Loh, referencing wars and peace time, said men, once being scarce, married multiple wives, but now, with women more liberated, men are forced to shift their behaviour.

“During the era of war, many males went to join their maker/lord. So normalised to have up to 4 wives. End of wars, could it be insufficient females or ladies being more choosy, so some males are turning to other avenues.”

The big question has always been why are parents still sending their innocent children to these places when stories of sodomy, rape and other abuses are so common.

This was also the question asked by user Irwan Cheong:

“Datuk, what bugs my mind is why are the parents still sending their children to such madrasah. There are other alternatives, such as KAFA, where the children could acquire knowledge in Islam.

“Is it right to assume the parents are shirking their responsibility and accept that it is takdir that their children have been molested?”

But for Yasmin Hameed, it is a question of priorities:

“They are busy raiding parties and clubs where consensual adults are doing their own thing, because that gives them positive media coverage.

“While dealing with kids, it makes them look useless. And as another commenter said, “And as another commenter said – they are just stressed…”

The “stress” part is the meme that has invaded Malaysia’s cyberspace lately, with a minister allegedly saying people are turning into ‘gays’ due to work stress. —  Focus Malaysia