>Conduct on-site security audit of all cable infrastructure projects in Malaysia within 3 business days; document manhole access controls and CCTV coverage.
>Verify criminal record clearance and business licenses of all cable suppliers and scrap metal contractors by March 20, 2024.
>Deliver mandatory Penal Code Sections 379 & 511 compliance training to all site supervisors and procurement staff by March 22, 2024.
English Summary
This incident involves an attempted cable theft in Ipoh, Perak, investigated under Sections 379 (theft) and 511 (attempt) of Malaysia’s Penal Code. Though not a tax or licensing regulation, it signals heightened enforcement against infrastructure-related crimes — directly impacting foreign businesses in construction, telecoms, utilities, and scrap metal recycling. Companies must verify subcontractor integrity, secure on-site assets (e.g., manholes, cables), and maintain auditable disposal records for copper/alloy materials to avoid complicity or regulatory penalties. No deadline is specified, but proactive risk mitigation is urgent given police emphasis on CCTV, witness testimony, and digital evidence. Non-compliance may trigger criminal liability, project delays, or loss of MIDA/SPR approval for related investments.
IPOH: Police are tracking down a suspect involved in an attempted cable theft along Jalan Tambun early Friday (March 13) morning.Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Muhammad Najib Hamzah said police detected a video uploaded on TikTok by an account owner known as Faiz, a social activist, showing the incident.He said the incident is believed to have occurred at about 4.05am in front of the Optimax Ipoh Specialist Centre.“Based on the video, the suspect is believed to have used a white four-wheel-drive vehicle and opened a manhole cover in the middle of the road in an attempt to steal cables.“However, the suspect is believed to have fled the scene in the vehicle after realising that the act had been recorded by members of the public,” he said in a statement on Friday (March 13).ACP Muhammad Najib said police are actively working to track down the suspect, including gathering information from witnesses and reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage in the surrounding area.He added that the case is being investigated under Section 379 read together with Section 511 of the Penal Code for attempted theft.Those with information on the incident are urged to contact the nearest police station or the Ipoh district police headquarters to assist investigations. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: Penal Code , Theft , Stealing , Cable , TikTok , Muhammad Najib Hamzah , Ipoh , Perak Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News Sabah & Sarawak 14h ago Court throws out appeal by robbers who targeted seniors, 24-year jail term stays Comment 11 Mar 2026 China's tough crackdown on crimes ensures public security, quality development Nation 9h ago Appellate court allows Chegubard to obtain Bloomberg journalist's statement