KUALA LUMPUR: Murder, violence, organised crime and shocking attacks dominated Malaysia's crime headlines this week, with several cases drawing widespread public attention and raising concerns over safety and security.
From the murder of a Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) officer at a government residential complex in Nilai to an alleged attack on a teacher by a Form Four student at an international school in Kuching, the cases highlighted the range and severity of crimes being investigated by police.
Here are some of the cases that made headlines this week:
MCBA officer found dead at quarters, husband remanded
The murder of MCBA officer Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, remained one of the week's most closely followed cases after she was found dead at a government residential complex in Nilai on Oct 15.
A post-mortem found that she died from pressure on the neck, while stab wounds were also detected on the side of her abdomen and cheek.
Her husband, in his 30s, was detained after surrendering at the Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi police station in Sepang.
Police have recorded statements from 18 people to assist investigations.
The suspect was remanded for seven days to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Police also revealed that the suspect had 16 previous criminal records, including 10 involving narcotics offences and six relating to housebreaking, theft and possession of stolen property.
Student attacks teacher with axe at Kuching school
A 16-year-old Form Four student was arrested after attacking a female teacher at an international school in Kuching on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at 7.49am, with police confirming that the teacher suffered an injury to her hand.
Police seized an axe and a penknife at the scene, while reports also stated that the student had brought firecrackers to the school.
The incident quickly went viral after footage purportedly showing the attack circulated online, prompting renewed concerns over the safety of teachers and students.
School authorities said the student was restrained following the incident before police were alerted.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motive for the attack.
Geng Suria linked to 20 violent and property crimes busted
Bukit Aman announced they had busted an organised crime group known as Geng Suria, which is believed to be linked to 20 property and violent crimes in Kedah.
Federal police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the group was believed to have been active since early 2024 and comprised nine members aged between 28 and 52.
The group was allegedly led by a 30-year-old local man and targeted homes belonging to foreigners, business premises and residential properties identified by its leader.
Police said members used dangerous weapons, including knives and machetes, during robberies and did not hesitate to injure victims.
Several victims allegedly suffered serious injuries, while the group was believed to have caused losses amounting to hundreds of thousands of ringgit.
The operation, dubbed Op Sunset, was conducted by Bukit Aman CID with the Kedah contingent CID from Sept 24 to 27 in Kedah and Perak.
Six suspects were arrested, while three others were already being held at prisons in Sungai Buloh, Pokok Sena and Sungai Petani for other offences.
The nine are scheduled to be charged soon at the Sungai Petani Sessions Court for membership in an organised crime group.
Baby dies after suffering head injuries from blunt-force trauma
The death of a 10-month-old boy in Tasek Gelugor, Penang, took a more serious turn after a post-mortem found that he had suffered head injuries consistent with blunt-force trauma.
The baby was under the care of a babysitter when he was found weak and lethargic at her home on Monday morning.
The babysitter reportedly discovered the child at 9.50am before he was taken for medical treatment.
He later died, prompting police to detain the babysitter to assist investigations.
The post-mortem found that the injuries could have been fatal.
Police are continuing investigations to determine how the injuries occurred and whether a criminal element was involved.
13 held over Molotov cocktail attack on Rohingya settlement
Police arrested 13 local men, aged between 16 and 31, over an alleged Molotov cocktail attack on a Rohingya settlement in Kulai Besar, Johor.
The suspects were arrested in and around Johor Baru during a five-day operation conducted by the Johor CID between Oct 13 and 18.
Four of the suspects were found to have a combined 12 previous criminal and drug-related offences.
The attack occurred on Oct 13, when Molotov cocktails were allegedly thrown at the settlement.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and the motive behind it.
Cross-border operation cripples online vice syndicate
A joint Malaysia-Singapore operation resulted in the arrest of 30 people over an alleged cross-border prostitution syndicate that used Malaysia as its base to offer online sex services to customers in Singapore.
The operation involved Bukit Aman and the Singapore Police Force, with raids conducted to dismantle the syndicate's operations.
Police said the group was believed to have used websites to advertise prostitution services to customers in Singapore.
Nine people wanted by Singapore police over their alleged involvement in the syndicate were also arrested in Malaysia.
The operation highlighted cross-border organised vice activities, particularly by using online platforms and exploiting the close movement of people between Malaysia and Singapore.
Investigations are continuing to establish the full structure of the syndicate and the respective roles of those detained.
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