1. RETIRED SOLDIER SHOT
Taiping - An off duty policemen al1egedly shot and wounded a retired army officer who had confronted him with a sharp instrument outside a karaoke lounge in Kampung Jambu. The police officer was believed to have opened fire after he was challenged be the retired soldier outside the lounge.
New Straits Times, March 9 1993

2. KALI KILLED
MOST WANTED KILLER SLAIN IN SHOOTOUT WITH POLICE
P. Kalimuthu, 32 and two henchmen died in a shootout with police at a double storey link house in Lorong Setiapusoa 2, Medan Damansara. CID Director Datuk Zaman Khan said the police wanted to catch Keli live but he was too dangerous.
The Star, June 30 1993

3. POLICE QUESTION CUSTOMES OFFICERS OVER FATAL SHOOTING
Kuala Langat - Police have questioned two custom s officers in connection with the fatal shooting of a suspect at a traffic junction in Jejarum. They have also seized the firearms and the motorcycle used by the officers and a lorry laden with kretek believed to have been smuggled. Two customs officers had opened fire at three men in a car about 11.30 p.m. The officers had suspected that the three were on the lookout or customs men. The injured, identified as Lee Leong Heng, 34, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
New Straits Times, July 27 1993

4. FOUR MURDER SUSPECTS SHOT DEAD IN PLANTATION
Kota Kinabalu - Four men were killed by police in a shootout at the workers quarters of a plantation in Semporna, head of Tawau divisional police, Senior Assistant Commissioner Clement Jaikul said.
New Straits Times, October 21 1994

5. POLICEMAN S GUNSHOT HIT MY EAR, CLAIMS DRIVER
Kuantan - A driver with the Bentong District Council claimed a policeman fired two shots just because his wife who was driving their car turned into a no entry road. Because of that, his right ear was injured.
New Straits Times, July 26 1995

6. POLICEMEN SHOOTS AT MAN IN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE RAID
Sungai Petani - A police inspector, in an attempt to escape from being caught by Islamic Religious Council Officials, for allegedly committing khalwat (close proximity), shot, and injured a resident at Taman Ria Jaya
New Straits Times, November 17 1995

7. SHOT RELIGIOUS PANEL MAN DIES FROM HIS INJURY
Sungai Petani - A surau committee member, shot by a police inspector who was trying to escape from being an antivice raid by religious officers died at the hospital (Sungai Petani Hospital). Deputy Director Dr. Hassan Marican said the victim Muhiyaludin Hidun, 40 died at 3.50 p.m. due to the gunshot injuries
New Straits Times, December 27 1995

8. DEATH OF SURAU COMMITTEE: INSPECTOR HELD
Gurun - Police have arrested an Inspector who allegedly shot and fatally wounded a Surau Committee member in Taman Ria Jaya in Sungai Petani. The Inspector surrendered at the Kota Setar police headquarters at 5.30 p.m. after he was informed that police had obtained a warrant of arrest for him in connection with the case.
New Straits Times, December 28 1995

9. MAN RUNS AMOK, SHOT IN LEG BY POLICE
Seremban - A 40-year-old man who ran amok was shot in the leg after he tried to attack several policemen with an axe in Mambau. A police official, who preferred anonymity, said police shot the man, believed to be mentally unstable in self-defence.
New Straits Times, January 13 1996

10. CAR THIEF SHOT IN BUTTOCKS BY POLICE
Petaling Jaya - A car thief was shot in the buttocks after being caught in the act by a policeman at Jalan Temoler because he whipped out a screwdriver and tried to stab the policeman. District Police Chief assistant Commissioner Johar Che Din said, the policeman was forced to shoot him in the buttocks.
New Straits Times, March 5 1996

11. COP SHOOTS SUSPECTED ROBBER, REPORTER WOUNDED
Penang A reporter was wounded in the arms when he took a police bullet which went through a suspected robber s abdomen. Quaik Chong Tatt_, 26, from Nanyang Siang Pau_, realised he had been shot when he felt a sharp pain in his arm.
The Star_, April 23 1996

12. TWO SUSPECTED ROBBERS KILLED IN POLICE AMBUSH
Kota Kinabalu - Police shot dead two suspected robbers in an ambush in Kampung Forest. A police team led by Inspector Chong Ah Chai had laid ambush near the village about midnight after receiving a tip off.
The New Straits Times, May 4 1996

13. DADAH TRAFFICKER SHOT IN SCUFFLE
Kota Bharu - A suspected dadah trafficker was shot in the face during a struggle with a policeman in front of the Kubang Kerian Market. Police seized 4kg of ganja hidden in the car.
New Straits Times, June 15 1996

14. ALL FIVE ROBBERS WERE FILIPINOS
Kota Kinabalu - Police shot dead five armed robbers in Tawau and were identified as Filipinos while they were attempting to flee with seven trays of jewellery estimated to be worth RM 150,000.00 in a speedboat in the waters of Kg Indera Sabak.
New Straits Times, August 1 1996

15 INTERNATIONAL DADAH KINGPINS SHOT DEAD BY POLICE
Kuala Lumpur - Two dadah Kingpins who are among the top five dealers wanted by the Federal Police, were shot dead at a Chinese Cemetery in Ipoh. The two were dubbed the "Thai Connection" by the international trafficking network. They were said to have smuggled dadah from Thai and processed it in Malaysia before sending it out to Australia and the United States.
New Straits Times, October 16 1996

16. SEVEN SUSPECTS WERE SHOT DEAD IN TAWAU, SABAH JANUARY 28, 1997.

17. GOVERNMENT AND POLICE INCLUDED IN A SUIT OVER A MAN S DEATH DUE TO THE RECKLESSNESS AND NEGLIGENCE OF THE POLICE.
The Deceased was gunned down at a roadblock at Jalan Jengka Subang Utama.
February 2 1997

18. FIVE MEN WERE SHOT DEAD AT THE BBMB BRANCH IN UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA CAMPUS, IN SERDANG
March 10 1997

19. EX INSPECTOR TO KNOW HIS FATE ON SUNDAY
Alor Setar - The prosecution had proved that the accused caused the death of a man by shooting him while trying to escape an anti vice raid. The High Court will decide if the accused, former police inspector should be called to enter his defence.
New Straits Times, April 10 1997

20. RETIRED POLICEMAN AMONG TWO SHOT DEAD IN MAJOR DADAH BUST
Sungai Petani - Police shot dead a retired Special Branch Officer and another man suspected to be "big league" dadah traffickers, and seized 27 kilograms of ganja and raw opium, after a high speed car chase at the North South Expressway.
New Straits Times, May 27 1997

21. SUSPECTED SERIAL RAPIST SHOT DEAD IN DARING ESCAPE
Bid Kajang - The suspected serial rapist was shot dead when he went for a police detective s revolver in daring escape bid in Taman Mewah. The man was shot when he grabbed a detective s revolver during a struggle.
New Straits Times, June 15 1997

22. IGP SEEKS CID CHIEF S REPORT
Kuala Lumpur - The Inspector General of Police will summon the Selangor Criminal Investigation Department chief to provide a detailed report on incident in which the suspected serial rapist was shot dead after he attempted to grab a detective s revolver
New Straits Times, June 16 1997

23. POLICE SHOOT DEAD ARMED ROBBERY, MURDER SUSPECTS
Shah Ala - Two men, wanted for armed robbery and murder were shot dead when they tried to attack a police team in Taman Seri Ampang.
New Straits Times, October 18 1997

24. CID CHIEF: POLICE ELIMINATE CRIMINALS ONLY AS A LAST RESORT
Teluk Intan - Police are forced to eliminate criminals only as a last resort especially when the lives of others are endangered. Criminals Investigation Department director Datuk Ismail Che Rus said the police shoot at criminals when all other options and avenues fail.
New Sunday Times, December 21 1997

25. GOVERNMENT, POLICE SUED OVER MAN'S DEATH
Shah Alam - A man is suing the Government and the police over the death of his younger brother who was gunned down at a roadblock at Jalan Jengka, Subang Utama, Samsuri Mohd Kassim. In his suit filed at the High Court Registry through his counsel G.K.Ganesan, claimed his brother, Mohd Salihin, 24 was killed due to the recklessness and negligence of the police.
New Sunday Times, February 2 1997

26. OFFICER: WE HAD ORDERS TO SHOOT IF SUSPECTS DIDN'T STOP
Kuala Lumpur - A Police Senior Assistant Commissioner told the High Court that he and his team of Police Officers had instructions to shoot four suspected robbers and kidnappers travelling in a car if they refused to stop and opened fire at them. Ngan Chong Meng, Ngui Pau Keong, Lim Dhye Thiam and Chai Chit Moey who were on their way to Singapore claimed that the conduct of the police team led by SAC Ramli Yusof was oppressive, unconstitutional and had damaged, injured and shocked them.
New Straits Times, January 18 1998

27. TAWAU Several suspects who had planned to rob two supermarkets were shot dead by the police. Five died on the spot while the other two died on the way to Tawau Hospital.
New Straits Times, January 29 1998

28. IGP'S DRIVER SHOOTS FLEEING LORRYMAN
Kuala Lumpur - Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Rahim Noor was involved in a chase when an errant lorry driver tried to flee after ignoring his signal to stop. The chase ended in the 35-year-old driver being shot in the left ankle.
New Sunday Times, February 15 1998

29. 5 MEN WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN SHOT dead on March 10 as they emerged from the Bank Bumiputera Malaysia Berhad branch in the Universiti Putra Malaysia campus. They were shot dead when they attempted to escape despite being ordered by the police to surrender.
New Straits Times, March 11 1998

30. IGP: WE'LL PROBE ALLEGATION, WRONG MAN WAS KILLED
Kuala Lumpur - Police have launched a probe, into allegation that they had mistakenly killed a man during an operation to rescue a kidnapped businessman in Bukit Beruntung.
New Straits Times, March 26, 1998

31. MINISTRY URGED TO PROBE ALLEGATIONS OF BRUTALITY
Three Iban Farmers were seriously injured after General Operation Force (Police Fields Force) personnel opened fire on villagers in Sungei Sebukut, Balong on December 20 1997 and one of the farmers die from a gunshot wound in the head.
New Straits Times, March 26 1998

32. THREE ROBBERY SUSPECTS KILLED IN POLICE RAID
Kuala Lumpur - Police shot dead three suspected robbers in a raid at a flat in Pandan Jaya about two hours after they were believed to have robbed a goldsmith shop of about RM 400.000,00.

33. ROBBERY SUSPECT KILLED IN SHOOT OUT WITH POLICE PARTY
Johor Bharu - Police shot dead a gunman, suspected to have been involved in several armed robberies, after he allegedly fired at a police party opposite a fast food outlet in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya. Despite an order to surrender, the unidentified man engaged the police in a gunfight.
New Straits Times, August 21 1998

34. THREE SUSPECTED DADAH TRAFFICKERS SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - Police shot dead three suspected dadah traffickers, arrested their accomplice and seized about 53kg of heroin. The three suspected dadah traffickers shot in the direction of the police party before police returned fire, killing them instantly.
New Straits Times, August 29 1998

35. LORRY ATTENDANT DIES AFTER SHOOTING INCIDENT
Kuala Lumpur - A 23 year old lorry attendant died after he was believed to have been shot by police who opened fire when the driver of the lorry he was in, tried to run down a policeman in Sungai Besi.
Sunday Star, September 13 1998

36. POLICE SHOOT DEAD ARMED ROBBER IN JOHOR BHARU
Johor Bharu - An armed man believed to have been involved in a series of armed robbery cases in the city was shot dead by the police about an hour after he and an accomplice allegedly robbed a goldsmith. Ang Ee Chee, 34, was shot in the 3 p.m. incident when he opened fire at the police while hiding in a hotel. He said the robbery occurred at 2.05 p.m. at the Holiday Plaza at Jalan Datuk Sulaiman
The Star, October 1 1998

37. KIDNAPPERS OF EX SELANGOR MB'S SON KILLED
Petaling Jaya - Police shot dead five people, including two women, involved in the kidnap of an 11 year old boy. They recovered the RM 3 million ransom money paid for the release of the boy believed to be the son of the former Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib. The shooting occurred at Teman Sungai Besi Indah, Sungai Besi at about 9 p.m., almost three hours after the ransom was paid for the release of the boy.
New Straits Times, October 3 1998

38. KIDNAPPING: POLICE SEEK HELP OF MAN
Petaling Jaya - Police are looking for a middle aged man whom they believed could shed light on the activities of the five kidnappers shot dead in Sungai Besi.
New Straits Times, October 4 1998

39. BOTAK CHIN NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL
Idolised as a modern day Robin Hood, armed robber and gang leader Wong Swee Hin alias Botak Chin s reign of terror ended in a shootout at a sawmill in Jalan Ipoh on February 16 1976. He was captured after a two hour sun battle with him seriously injured and several others were captured. He was responsible for at least 30 armed robberies and attempted murder.
The Sunday, October 4 1998

40. 6 MEN KILLED IN SHOOTOUT
Kota Bharu - Six men between the ages of 21 and 38 were killed in a shootout with police in Kampung Neting at 25km of the Kota Bharu Pengkalan Kubur, Tumpat, Kelantan.
The Sun, October 5 1998, page 9

41. POLICE BELIEVED WOMAN KILLED IN CROSS RIFE
Petaling Jaya - Selangor Police Chief Deputy Comm Datuk Kamaruddin Hamzah said police exercised all necessary precautions when they stormed the house. We wanted to apprehend the suspects, but they gave us no chance to do so. We have the rights to defend ourselves in such a situation and as a result a shootout occurred. He said the pregnant woman could have been caught in a cross fire.
The Star, October 7 1998

42. COP MUM OVER IDENTITEIS
Kota Bharu - Police refuse to disclose the identities of six men killed in a gun battle with the police in Pengkalan Lubut, Tumpat although their bodies had been claimed by families. Kelantan CPO Senior Asst. Comm (1) Mohd Yunus Othman said police could not release their names and addresses because investigation are still being conducted.
The Sun, October 7, 1998

43. SAMY VELLU WANTS POLICE TO PROBE SHOOTOUT DEATHS
Kuala Lumpur - MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu called for an in-depth investigation into the deaths of 11 suspected criminals including an MIC division youth chief in separate shootouts with the police. We want the police to give us a clearer picture because we have received telephone calls and letters from People who asked that the matter be properly investigated. He raised the issue at the weekly cabinet meeting and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who is also the Home Minister, agreed to look into the matter, he added
The Sun, October 9 1998

POLICE PROBE SHOOTING
Kota Bharu - Police are conducting a detailed investigation into the case of six alleged criminals killed in a shootout with a police party in Kampung Neting, Tumpat. State CID Chief ACP Mangsor Ismail said the probe was initiated after two complaints were lodged at the Tanah Merah district police headquarters by their family members.
The Sun, October 9 1998

45. WOMAN'S FAMILY TO LODGE REPORT
Serdang - The mother in law of the pregnant woman shot dead with her husband and three other for allegedly kidnapping former Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Muhammad Taib's son, said the family is planning to lodge a report. R. Muniammah, 51, said she believes N.Selvamalai, 31 who was eight months pregnant was innocent and should not have died in such a tragic manner.
The Sun, October 9 1998

46. MC TO HELP FAMILIES OF 11 KILLED
Kuala Lumpur - MIC will give financial aid to the families of the 11 Indians killed during recent police handled the case where they did not give the suspect a chance to surrender, MIC Wanita Chief Senator Puan Sri Sarasa Pasmanickam said. She said two children have now become orphans, as their parents N. Selvamalar and P. Gunasegaran were dead.
The Sun, October 9 1998

47. POST MORTEM REPORT READY IN TWO WEEKS
Petaling Jaya - The post mortem report on five People shot dead at Taman Sungai Besi Indah in connection with kidnapping of former Menteri Besar Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib's son will be sent to police in 2 weeks. A university Hospital official said the report, including that on a eight months pregnant woman, was not ready, as tests by other agencies had not been completed.
The Star, October 10 1998

48. PROBE INTO CASE WHERE SIX WERE SHOT DEAD BY POLICE
Kota Bharu - Kelantan police have begun an investigation into an incident where six men, including four RELA members were shot dead by police in an operation
New Sunday Times, October 11 1998

49 MIC RESPONDS TO OUTCRY OVER THE SHOOTINGS
Datuk Seri S. Samy Sellu comment on the two shooting incidents, one at Sunga Besi, Selangor and the other in Kelantan Sam Vellu said he had brought up the matter during the weekly cabinet meeting and had also urged the Prime Minister Datuk Sen Dr Mahathir Mohamad who is also the Home Minister to order an investigation. He said that the family members had told him that all those killed did not have any previous criminal records including an eight month pregnant woman in the shootout.
The Sunday, October 11 1998

50. ACA OFFICERS SHOT, SERGEANT DETAINED
Pasir Mas - A police sergeant allegedly shot and injured three Anti Corruption Agency officer who tried to detain him in Jalan Masjid Lama today.
New Straits Times, October 15 1998, page 1

51. 61 NGOS DEMAND INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO PUBLIC SHOOTINGS
Kuala Lumpur - An ad hoc grouping of 61 non governmental organisations has handed over a memorandum to the government, calling for independent investigation into a number of recent police shooting deaths.
The Sun, October 15 1998

52. DAUGHTERS OF WOMAN SHOT DEAD SUE POLICE
Kuala Lumpur - The two daughters of the pregnant woman who was among the five people shot dead in the kidnap of former Selangor Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib s son, filed a suit for damages against the police.
The Sun, October 17, 1998

53. IGP, TWO SENIOR OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT SUED
Kuala Lumpur - The daughters of a couple who were shot dead in connection with the alleged kidnapping of the son of former Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Muhammad Bin Muhammad Taib are suing the Inspector General of police and three others for negligence. Alamebo Mangai P Gunasekaran 8, and her sister Keerthana 5, are suing the respondent, IGP Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Noor, Selangor Chief Police Officer Datuk Kamaruddin Hamzah, CID Chief SAC 11 Johar Che Din and the Government through their grandmother Meniamal Ratnasamy.
New Straits Times, October 17 1998

54. NGOS WANT PROBE INTO SHOOTINGS
Both Tamil papers highlighted the memorandum to the government from 61 non governmental organisations (NGO). They urged the government especially the Home Ministry to investigate the two shootings involving the police who occurred in Tumpat Kelantan and Balakong. The NGOs warned that the public continued to ignore the public outcry over the killings. Attorney General Tan Sri Mohtar Abduliah as saying that police personnel can be charged if they abuse their powers while in performing their duties.
The Sunday, October 18 1998

55. BAR COUNCIL CONDUCT INQUIRY INTO SHOOTINGS
Kuala Lumpur - The Bar Council has written to Attorney General Tan Sri Mohtar Abdullah requesting that an inquiry to be held into the police shooting of six people on October 3, 1998 in Tumpat, Kelantan. In a statement, council president Dr. Cyrus Das said it s criminal law committee had sent a letter to Mohtar on October 14 1998 giving particulars of the Tumpat incident and reasons for having an inquiry under Section 328 of the Criminal Procedure Code
New Straits Times, October 18 1998

56. DEAD SUSPECT'S CHILDREN CAN SUE
Kuala Lumpur - MIC President Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said the daughters of a couple who were shot dead by police in connection with an alleged kidnapping case have the rights to take legal action. Alameloo Mangai P. Gunasegaran, eight an her sister Keerthana, five are suing the Inspector General of Police and 3 other for negligence. Acting through their grandmother Meniamal Ratenasamy, they are seeking RM 80,000 00 for funeral expenses and cost s of a housekeeper at 500 00 per month for 13 years besides after damages and relief.
New Straits Times, October 18 1998

57. KARPAL URGES PROBE INTO SHOOTINGS
Penang - the Attorney General should order an inquest into the death of six men shot by police in Kampung Netting, Kota Baru on October 4, 1998, Jellutong MP Karpal Singh said.
The Sun, October 22 1998

58. FAMILIES WANT PROBE INTO SHOOTING
Penang - The families of the six men shot dead by policemen in Tumpat, Kelantan on October 3 1998 want the Attorney General to direct an inquest into the incident. There were sufficient reasons requiring inquest to be held to establish the cause of deaths and the circumstances leading to it.
The Star, October 22 1998

59. COPS SHOOT PARANG WIELDING SUSPECT IN THE LEG LANGKAWI
Langkawi - A suspected motorcycle thief was shot in the leg when he tried to attack two policemen with a parang at Jalan Datai. OCPO Supt Wan Ah Abu S Hahman said the incident occurred at about 11.30 p.m. when the two policemen were attempting to arrest the suspect. He said the police had earlier been informed that a youth was acting suspiciously in the area.
The Star, January 5 1999

60. FOUR ROBBERS KILLED IN SHOOTOUT AFTER BANK ROBBERY
Kuala Lumpur - Four suspected robbers were shot dead while another was wounded during a shootout shortly after they robbed a Bank Simpanan Nasional branch in Jalan Kepong Bukit Maluri of about RM 33,000 00. A bystander was hit by a stray bullet injured during the shootout. Both a civilian and the injured suspect are reported to be in stable condition
The Star, January 9 1999

61. "DARING" ROBBERY THAT DIDN'T GO AS PLANNED
Johor Bharu - What six Indonesian illegal immigrants thought would be an act of daring when they robbed 220 factory workers of their valuables at a women s hostel in Kempas ended in one of them shot dead by police, three arrested and the rest taking to their heels early today.
New Straits Times, February 10 1999

62. SET UP INQUIRY PANEL INTO POLICE SHOOTINGS SAMY
Kuala Lumpur - MIC President Datuks Seri S. Samy Vellu wants the government to set up an independent commission of inquiry into incidents of police shooting dead suspected criminals. He will propose this following the statement by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Norian Mai that the police action is valid under the law.
The Sun, February 13 1999

63. POLICE SERGEANT DENIED BAIL IN SHOOTING CASE
Kota Bharu - A policeman charged with allegedly firing three Anti Corruption Agency officers in Pasir Mas was denied bail by the Sessions Court. Judge Ahmad Nasfy said the alleged offence committed by Sjn Mustaffa Kamal Mohd Anuar, who was attached to the Pasir Mas police station at the time of the alleged crime, was serious and the charges brought against him under Section 307 of the Penal Code were non available.
New Straits Times, April 9 1999

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65. COPS ONLY FIRE IN SELF DEFENCE
Police can only open fire if their lives are in danger and to Protect themselves, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir said. He also said the police force had always taken steps to control the use of power by their Personnel in order to reduce the number of shooting cases, which could endanger the lives of innocent people. He said for the past 10 years a total of 635 people were killed in which 355 were locals and 280 were foreigners.
The Star, May 11 1999

66. ROBBER KILLED AT SNOOKER PARLOUR
Kuala Lumpur - Police shot dead one of five parang wielding men as they were robbing a snooker parlour at Taman Sri Rampai. The man, 24, was killed when he failed to heed police warning to surrender outside the parlour at 2.30 am. The other escaped with RM2, 000 00 in a Proton Wira, a police spokesman.
New Straits Times, June 13 1999

67. ONE SHOT, ANOTHER HELD IN HOLD UP
Kuala Selangor - A robber was shot and wounded and an accomplice was detained when, together with four others, they attacked two policemen during a RM 500 robbery in Batang Berjuntai.
New Straits Times, June 13 1999

68. AN INDONESIAN WAS SHOT DEAD AFTER HE TRIED TO ATTACK A GROUP
OF POLICEMEN WITH A PARANG IN JALAN RENGGAM KLUANG.
August 26, 1999

69. DPM: POLICEMEN NOT TRIGGER HAPPY
Deputy prime minister Datuk Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today denied that the policemen were trigger happy and describe the recent shooting of a doctor by a constable on 20.9.02 as an isolated case.
New Straits Times, September 27 1999, page 4

70. THREE KILLED IN SHOOT OUT WITH POLICE
Kota Kinabalu - three armed foreigners believed to be involved in at least two murders and a robbery were gunned down during a shootout with police at Kianrut, about 20 kms from here, on Saturday
The Star, October 18, 1999, page 19

71. FAMILY CLAIMS POLICE KILLED THE WRONG MAN
Alor Stari - the family of one of four suspected members of the Steyr Gang who were shot dead in Johor three days ago, believes the police mistakenly killed him
New Straits Times, January 22 2000, page 4

72. A LANCE CORPORAL SHOT DEAD A CIVILIAN AFTER CHASING HIM
UNTIL THE RAAF BUTTERWORTH BASE.
January 26 2000

73. PVRS HELD TO ASSIST IN INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH
Petaling Jay - Two police volunteer reserve (PVR) constables were detained last night to assist in investigations into the death of a man who was believed to have been a shot while attempting to escape a police check point at Jalan Burhanudin Helmy, here.
Nst, April 17 2000, page 16
The Sun, April 17 2000, page 13


74. EX CONVICT WAS SHOT DEAD IN SANDAKAN WHEN HE CHARGED AT
POLICEMEN WITH A DAGGER
April 27, 2000

75. TWO HIGH ON WANTED LIST SHOT DEAD
Kuala Selangor - Two suspects high on the wanted list for six bank robberies and several murder cases were shot dead in a shootout with police near the Batang Berjuntai town this afternoon
The Sun, August 23 2000, page 7
Nst, August 23 2000, page 5

76. COPS KILL THREE ROBBERY SUSPECT IN SHOOTOUT
Kota Kinabalu - Police shot dead three of four armed men in an exchange of fire near Istana Negeri at Signal Hill today.
The Sun August 28, 2000

77. TWO INDONESIAN THUGS KILLED BY POLICE TEAM
Shah Alam - Police shot dead two Indonesian thugs following a crash involving a patrol car and another driven by one of the deceased in Kampung Muhibbah Subang, early today
New Straits Times, October 6 2000, page 8

78. HOSTAGE TERROR
Kluang - A Year Four pupil was held hostage by a wanted man for four hours in the compound of a school here yesterday before the abductor was shot dead by the police.
The Star, October 11 2000, page 1
New Straits Times, October 11 2000, page 1


79. TWO SHOT DEAD IN ROBBER ATTEMPT
Kluang - For once the table were turned. The robbers and not the victims found themselves at the receiving end. And in the aftermath, two robbers lay dead, another injured.
The Sun, October 24, 2000

80. TWO INDONESIAN KILLED IN POLICE SHOOTOUT
Kuala Lumpur - Two Indonesian men were killed after a high speed chase and a shootout with police at Taman Manjalara, Kepong, today. The men, a permanent resident and another without any identification documents were shot dead after they opened fire at police at 3.10 p.m..
The Sun, November 4 2000, page 8
The Star, November 43 2000, page 17

81. SUSPECTED ROBBERS SHOT DEAD IN SHOOT OUT
Sandakan - Two suspected robbers were shot dead following a shoot out at a supermarket in Taman Indah Jaya, some 8 km from here last night. A policeman was also injured in the accident.
The Star, November 10 2000, page 16

82. KILAT KILLED IN SHOOTOUT.
Kuala Lumpur - Kilat, the notorious criminal who shot a policeman guarding him at the hospital here before fleeing on Wednesday was killed during a shootout wit police less than 24 hours after his daring escape.
The Star, December 15, 2000, page 3
The Sun, December 15, 2000, page 4

83. FOUR ROBBERS SHOT DEAD
Klang - Police continued the crackdown on the remnants of the Ah Boy Gan when hey shot dead four of its members in Jalan Kapar today. The four were among six men trying to make their getaway with about RM 30,000 following a robbery at an insurance company about 5.30 p.m..
New Straits Times, December; 19 2000, page 10
Utusan Malaysia, December 19 2000, page 1

84. POLICE MAN HELD FOR FIRING SHOT
Kota Kinabalu - Police detained a 21 year old policeman suspected to have threatened a fishmonger by shooting into the air at the Sabah fish Marketing Authority s premises, Kota Kinabaly Police Chief Assistant Commissioner said the policeman and his friend had approached the fishmonger to buy fish. But an argument broke out and the man hit the fishmonger on his back. The policeman took out his pistol and pointed it at the fishmonger s head.
New Straits Times, February 20 2001, page 6

85. WITNESS RECOUNTS SHOOTING INCIDENT POLICEMAN TOLD OF PREGNANT WOMAN
Kuala Lumpur - A witness today recounted the sequences of events leading to the fatal shooting of a man and his eight month pregnant wife by the police in the connection with the kidnapping of former Selangor Mentarei Besar Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib s son. In their suits, the daughters said their mother s death was caused by an unlawful act and gross negligence as the police had failed to, among others, ensure the identities of those in the house, warn and allow them surrender before firing and to investigate the case professionally. Their neighbour, Saraswathy said she did not hear the police giving out warnings to surrender or warnings that they were going to shoot.
New Straits Times, March 3 2001, page 9


86. POLICE SHOT ME SAYS SUPERVISOR, VICTIM: I WAS COLLECTING A DEBT AT THE TIME
Kuala Lumpur - A plantation supervisor claims he was shot while collecting a debt and later was handcuffed to a hospital bed for several days. M Marimuthu, 31, said two or three men turned up past midnight when he and Saravanan were at a bus stop in Jalan Warta Lama. He claimed one of them shot him and he lost consciousness. He was told that a plainclothes policeman shot him because he was suspected to be a kidnapper.
New Sunday Times, April 8 2001, page 9

87. NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL AND TWO OTHERS SHOT DEAD
Shah Alam - Notorious criminal R. Balakrishnan Bala was shot dead with two of henchmen when police cornered them in Desa Subang Permai Subang following a robbery. Realising it was a police, the robbers started shooting; forcing the policeman to return fire, killing all the robbers
The Sun, May 1 2001, page 6

88. COURTS FOUND NO CRIMINAL ELEMENT IN FATAL SHOOTING OF SIX
Tumpat - A Coroner's court her ruled that there was no criminal element involved in the fatal shooting of six men by police in Kampung Neting at 24 km of the Kota Bharu-Pengkalan Kubor road here in 1998. Magistrate Ahmad Bazli Bahruddin, ruled that the police returned fire in self-defence and acted in reasonable manner. Based on evidence of the witness, the police team tailed the van and managed to stop it. The policemen then heard several shots from the van and returned fire, killing the six.
The Sun, May 23 2001, page 4

89. ROBBER SUSPECT KILLED
Kuala Lumpur - Police shot dead a robbery suspect after he tried to rundown a policeman while trying to escape The detective who suffered minor injuries , swiftly regained his composure , whipped out his revolver and fired a shot just as the youth was about to run down another detective. The 20 year old youth, was killed instantly.
The Sun, June 19 2001, page 4

90. MAN SHOT DEAD AFTER RAMMING A POLICE CAR
Kuala Lumpur - An unemployed man in his 20 was shot dead when he reversed his car into a police car when stopped at a narrow lane near the Ampang City Plaza. City Police Criminal Investigation Department Deputy chief Assistant Commissioner Hadi Ho Abdullah said the policeman ordered the driver to stop then fired one shot, which hit him in the head.
New Straits Times, June 19 2001, page 6

91.GANG LEADER SHOT AND ARRESTED AFTER CHASE
Kuala Lumpur - The leader of a robbery gang was shot and arrested two hours after he rammed a roadblock in Ampang. One hit the man in the arms and the others hit the windscreen and two front tyres of the 4WD.
The Sun, June 23 2001, page 7

92. MAMAK GANG LEADER SHOT: WOUNDED IN BID TO ESCAPE AFTER RAMMING TRAFFIC POLICEMAN
Kuala Lumpur - The leader of the infamous Mamak gang was shot and wounded in his attempt to escape after ramming a traffic policeman with a four wheel drive vehicle on the Middle Ring Road II near Pandan Perdana.
New Straits Times, June 25 2001, page 6

93. RUTHLESS INDONS NABBED
Kuala Lumpur - In an all out war against these Indonesian gangs, a police operation codenamed Ops Tupai saw the arrest of 105 Indonesians with more than 22 more on the wanted lists. Eight members of the gangs were killed in the shoot outs with police.
Sunday Star, July 1, 2001, page 1

94. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COP WHO KILLED BOY, GOVT URGED
An MP has urged the Government to be morally responsible in a case where a police sergeant who was off duty, had opened a fire killing a 17 year old boy in 1982. Hoh Swee Kong from Seremban was with two other friends catching frogs for sale when he was shot by Sjn Lee.
The Star, July 26 2001, page 6

95. ARMED EX SECURITY GUARD SHOT DEAD AFTER TAKING 12 HOSTAGES
Kota Kinabalu - Police shot the man, identified as Amin Kandaung, 43, after negotiations to get him to surrender failed and he threatened to slit the throat of one of his hostages with a dagger. Tuaran district police chief Deputy Superintendent Khalid. Merican said police had no choice but to open fire on Amin. He was killed on the spot. He was not holding them for ransom
but during negotiation he said he had been humiliated by the villagers who were making fun of him, Khalid said. SP Khalid said police believed that Amin, was mentally unstable as he had spoken earlier about "hearing voices" which insulted him.
New Straits Times, July 25 2001, page 1 and 8
The Sun, July 28 2001, page 3
The Star, July 28 2001, page 8

96. MAN WHO PULLED GUN ON POLICE SHOT DEAD
Malacca - Police shot dead a 23 year old man believed to be inked to armed robberies, drug trafficking, illegal VCD production and motorcycle thefts at flat in Tainan Mali Jaya. Tan Ting Kiang was shot dead in the neck when he pointed a loaded .38 Smith and Wesson revolver at a police man who tried to arrest him. State police chief Datuk Abdul Malek Abdul Hamid said They were entering the shophouse when they saw him Inside, pointing a gun at them . They had no choice but to open fire and he was killed on the spot. Malek said although the dead man was alone at the time, police believed that, going by the several personal items found in the shophouse, there were other people living with him
The Star, August 24 2001, page 16
New Straits Times, August 24 2001, page 15

97. MAN ON WANTED LIST SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - A man, N. Simon Sony, 23, who is high on wanted list, was shot dead when he charged at policemen with a parang.
Three of his accomplices sped off In a car after the incident.
The Star, August 30 2001, page 16

98. CONVINIENCE STORE ROBBER KILLED IN SHOOTOUT
Kluang - An armed robber, who escaped with loot and totalling RM200 after robbing a convenience store was shot by police after an hour long high speed chase. The robber was shot when he opened fire on policemen as he fell from motorcycle after being cornered during the chase.
The Star, September 1 2001, page l0

99. CARPENTER WHO KILLED THREE PEOPLE SHOT DEAD
Sandakan - A carpenter, who has been on the run for a week after slashing to death three people and seriously injuring his lover after she spurned his offer of marriage, was shot dead by police. A patrol team saw the suspect in his 30s, near an abandoned house in the village and. ordered him to surrender. However the suspect shot home made darts from a catapult at the police party, who returned fire, killing him on the spot.
THE STAR, SEPTEM5ER 6, 2001, page.18

100. ARMED ROBBER SHOT AS HIS ACCOMPLICES ESCAPE
Klang - Police shot one of the five men who robbed a scrap metal dealer of RM3000 and a handphone, injuring him in the right thigh following a 1km chase .Police gave chase and intercepted the two robbers as they made their way out of an alley into Jalan Datuk Dagang causing them to hit a police car. One of the men managed to run off while another took out a 35 revolver giving police no choice but to shoot him in the thigh
The Star, September 15 2001 page 12

101. BOUNCER SHOT, OF DUTY POLICEMAN DETAINED
Bukit Mertajam - A discotheque bouncer was shot with a revolver believed to have been issued to a police lance corporal, outside a night spot in Megamall Pinang. M. Manogaran, 27, sustained a bullet wound on his chest when a man, believed to be an off duty policeman opened fire at him Manogaran's friends and relatives who were at the hospital said they learnt from the witnesses that the policeman who was not in uniform had fired at least five shots at Manogaran and other discotheque workers during the commotion outside the discotheque.
New Straits Times, September 20 2001, page 9

102. COP SUSPENDED AFTER SHOOTING INCIDENT
Bukit Mertaja - The policeman who was involved in the shooting of a discotheque bouncer has been suspended from working pending investigation into the incident. Initial investigation also showed that the policeman was not on duty and had not been assigned anywhere near the scene of the shooting. According to the police the bounder was shot twice at a close range. Another three shots were fired by the policeman later when the victim's colleagues were helping him into a car bur missed.
The Sun, September 21 2001, page 10

103. ROBBERS KILLED IN SHOOT-OUT WITH POLICE
Klang - Just minutes after robbing the Taman Intan Southern Bank branch in Lang about 2.50 p.m. the two robbers in the car were shot dead by the police. As police confronted the duo, they alighted form the car and fired several shots. Police returned fire, killing the two instantly. The two gunmen, were identified as Gunalan Krishnan and Selvaraju Subramaniam.
Subant - Police shot dead two suspected robbers at the rest area on the Elite High way at USJ Subang Jaya after trailing their car for 40 minutes from Klang.
Shah Alam - The police team trailed the two suspects until they stopped at the rest area. The two men realising that they were surrounded by police, fired several shots at them. Police returned fire, killing both.
The Malay Mail, November 9 2001, page 5
The Star, November 9 2001, page 1
The Sun, November 9 2001, page 6

104 ROBBER SHOT DEAD, ANOTHER HURT IN FOILED ROBBERY ATTEMPT
Kuala Lumpur - An attempted robbery by four men armed with butcher knives ended up with one of them being shot dead and another injured by their intended victim's bodyguard The bodyguard who is a former policemen, got out of the car immediately when he saw the two armed men approaching the worker who was carrying the money. He fired a warning shot in the air but the robbers did not take heed as they started chasing the worker The bodyguard then shot at both robbers, killing one of them and injuring the other. Lee Meng Wai 39 w s shot in of the neck and died instantly
New Straits Times, December 6 2001, page 12

105. SUSPEPTED KIDNAPPER SHOT DEAD BY FOLICE
Kota Kinabalu - A 26 year old man who opened fire at police was shot dead on the course of police investigations into several kidnapping cases in Sabah. A crime prevention team police had gone to the housing estate in search of some suspect wanted in connection with a spate of kidnappings. On arrival Police saw some movements in an undergrowth. A man emerged and started to run while opening fire at the police. Police returned fire and killed him.
The Sun, December 7 2001, page 10

106. MAN WANTED IN SABAH SHOT DEAD
Sandakan - The man who was around 25 years of age, and suspected to be a foreigner, was shot dead when he opened fire on police in a bid to escape Police recovered a colt . 45, a knife and blue towel which the suspect had used to cover his face while carrying out the robbery
The Sun, December 9 200l, page 10

107. TWO ROBBLRS SHOT DEAD IN SCUFFLE
Tawau - Two man aged 29 and 30 who were arrested for robbing a subdry shop were shot dead when they Put up a struggle while being taken away in a police car One of the suspects tried to snatch the gun of the policeman driving the car and he was shot dead in the scuffle. The other suspect managed to break free but was shot dead while trying to run away.
New Straits Times, December 15 2001, page l0

108. WANTED MAN SHOT DEAD
Bukit Mertajam - Police shot dead a robber who is high on the police wanted list for armed robberies in two districts over the Past two years. The suspect was on a motorcycle and the detective gave chase for about 2km and cornered him at an oil palm estate. The police asked him to stop but he ignored, a shot fired by the police hit his leg, causing him to fall. When one of the detective approached him, he went wild and slashed the man with a parang, injuring him on his left hand. Another detective who was nearby then fired the suspect on his ribs, hitting the suspect on his ribs and forehead. The suspect died on the spot.
The Sun, December 29 2001, page 10

109. THREE GANG MEMBERS SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - Police cripp1ed the notorious Mat Arshad armed robbery gang after killing three members in a shoot out in Kedah and capturing another The gang leader Ahmad Mohd Arshad of Mat Commando escaped during the shootouts which occurred in two separate locations. When the members of the gang headed towards Sungai Petani, police intercepted one of the cars but the suspects refused to surrender and open fire. Two of the members were killed. The police also tried to stop the car Arshad and Ismail were travelling but they opened fire. Ismail was killed but Arshad escaped by jumping out of the car .
The Star, January 2 2002, page 3

110. THREE SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - Police shot dead three notorious kidnappers , in a gun battle following a high speed chase in Ulu Tiram, Kulai, Johor hours after they released the daughter of a local businessman. Those killed were identified as Chong Bonn Keong, 33, believed to be the leader, Bong Chi Tak, and Chong Hna Chiang, 25. The kidnappers opened fire at policemen. During the ensuing gun battle, all three men were killed.

Kuala Lumpur - Three kidnappers who abducted four children and an elderly man from wealthy families in Johor were shot dead by police in Ulu Tiram Johor. Police recovered weapons and ransom money from the car in the operation at 35 km, Ulu Tiram. None of the abductees were harmed.
The Star, February 17 2002, page 1 and 3
New Sunday Times, February l7 2002, page 1

111. GANGSTER KILLED IN SHOOTOUT WITH POLICE
Kuala Lumpur - A suspected gangster was shot dead by police during a shootout at a fishing pond in Taman Mastiara, Batu 5, Jalan Ipoh. The suspect had been asked by the police to stop but he turned his motorcyc1e around and sped off towards nearby fishing pond. A chase ensued and three shots were fired by the suspects. Police returned fire and killing the suspect on the spot. A Smith & Wesson 9mm automatic pistol was recovered from the suspect together with two magazines of ammunition.
New Straits Times, March 5 2002 page 8

112. SUSPECT SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - A man suspected of committing between five and eight crimes in the city was gunned down by police in a shootout. Police patrol came across the suspect riding a motorcycle in Taman Mastiara, Off Jalan Ipoh when he w as asked to stop but the suspect sped off before skidding near a fish pond. The suspect, tried to flee into bushes and fired three shots at police. He was killed when police returned fire.
The Sun, March 6 2002, page 9

113. LEADER OF HIRED KILLERS SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - Tan Boon Siew, 39 the leader of a notorious syndicate of hired killers with several identities and illegal business was killed by police during a 4am shootout in Kajang. Tan, who wore a talisman, had challenged the police as he claimed he was protected and could not be harmed He shot at the police who returned fire
The Star, March 15, 2002 page 3

HIRED KILLER DIES IN SHOOTOUT WITH POLICE. THE TALISMAN COULDN T SAVE HIM
Kuala Lumpur - Tan Boon Slew was killed in shootout with police near the Kajang Hospital. The yellow talisman with red inscriptions ; believed to be from Thailand was wrapped in plastic and found among Tan's possessions.
The Malay Mail, March 15 2002

NOTORIOUS HIRED KILLER DIES IN THE SHOOTOUT AFTER CAR CHASE
Kuala Lumpur - The orders were to capture him alive but my men had no choice but to shoot him in self defence " said Federal Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Salleh Mat Som. He said if Tan had been captured alive, he could help police in their investigations on hired killer syndicate operating in Klang Valley.
New Straits Times, March 15 2002, page 4

114. SUSPECTED ROBBERS GUNNED DOWN IN SHOOTOUT
Police Day was literally celebrated with a "double bong in the city when two notorious gunmen were killed in a shootout with police in Kepong. The police spotted the suspect's car a Proton Iswara at the Kepong industrial area, and ordered its driver stop. The driver accelerated instead and seeing no way out, one of the robbers fired several shots at the police who returned fire, killing the duo who were believed to be Indonesians. Police found a Chinese made Norinco semi-automatic pistol. A toy pistol and a parang in the car
The Malay Mail, March 26 2002 page 3

115. TWO SUSPECTED ROBBERS KILLED IN SHOOTOUT
Kuala Lumpur - The suspects, believed t o Indonesians, were said to have been involved in a spate of bank robberies in Klang Valley. A police patrol team had spotted a Proton Saga with two suspicious looking individuals near a bank in Jalan Kepong. One of the personnel identified himself when confronting the suspects but the car sped off towards an industrial park behind the bank. The suspects fired a shot when they were blocked by the police.
The Star, March 26 2002, page 16

115. 19 POLICEMEN KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY
Nineteen policemen have been killed in the line of duty and 579 criminals were shot dead by the police between 1981 and February this year, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung. These criminals were shot in the midst of escaping from police detention, attacking or shooting at police personnel, running amok and fighting. Out of this numbers 82 killed were foreigners. Chor also denied that the Malaysian police had a "Death Squad".
The Star, April 4 2002, page 5

116. THREE ROBBERS GUNNED DOWN
Sepang - Police gunned down three robbers about an hour after they shot dead a security guard at point blank range before holding up a Maybank branch in Bandar Salak Tinggi . Two of the robbers identified only as M. Kalaivanan, 28 and Muniandy, 25 were spotted in a dark blue Proton Wira near Taman Seroja, about 2 km from the bank while the light blue Proton Saga driven by another robber identified only as S. Selvaraju, 38 was seen near
Jalan Jenderam about 8 Km away. Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Salleh Mat Som said a high speed chase ensued with an exchange of gunfire from both sides, adding that within minutes all three robbers were shot dead.
The Star, April 5 2002, page 3

THREE ARMED BANK ROBBERS SHOT DEAD
Kuala Lumpur - Three men who robbed a bank and shot dead a guard at point- blank range were gunned down by police shortly after making their escape today. The men, all armed with fire-arms and robbed the Maybank branch in Salak Tinggi of RM 350,000.00 at 11.50 am. The three grabbed the money and tried to make their getaway in two cars However they got out of the cars and opened fire at policemen waiting in ambush outside the bank. One of the robbers was killed during the shootout. The two robbers in another car were also killed in the shoot-out. Initial investigation were centred on finding a link between and the Mamak Gang.
New Straits Times, 25 April 2002, page 2

111. INDON SHOT DEAD AFTER SILITTING BOY'S THROAT.
Lahad Datu - Police shot dead an illegal Indonesian immigrant who slit the throat of a seven-year-old boy whom he had been holding hostage for eight hours. Another child, a five-year-old, girl who was abducted earlier, was rescued. It was learnt that the suspect, an immigrant from Central Sulawesi was an ex-convict. Witnesses said the drama started at about 6am when the suspect was involved in a heated argument with two men and a woman, believed to be family members. The argument ended in knife fight. The suspect, who was hurt on the head during the fight grabbed the girl, believed to be her niece, after injuring the father. The man ran towards the government quatters housing families of state. Wild Department staff and police stormed the quatters at about 2.30pm after the Indonesian attacked the boy.
The Star, May 8 2002, page 1

118. THREE TUPAI GANG MEMBERS SHOT DEAD
Selangor - Police killed three members of the notorious Tupai Gang; including its leader in a shootout. The gang comprising at least 20 Indonesian immigrants was believed to have been responsible for burglaries and armed robberies in homes in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Johor. In the shootout, three of the group members were said to have robbed a family in Sri Kembangan of RMl,000.00, jewellery, camera handphones and other items. One of the Selangor D9 officer's team spotted the suspects in a dark blue Proton Wira in Sri Kembangan and tailed them. After 30 minutes the Proton Wira turned into a road in Pusat Perdagangan Sri Kembangan. They had driven themselves into a corner as their car was caught in a cul de sac. Cornered , the gang members opened fire at the police who shot back, killing the three men.
The Malay Mail, 14 May 2002, page 7

119. THREE ROBBERS KILLED IN SHOOTOUT BELIEVED TO BE INDONS
The men were gunned. down within 30 minutes after they broke into a house in Taman Universiti Serdang , acting Selangor police Datuk Fauzi Saari said police have yet to identify the trio as they had no identity papers . Fauzi said the robbers fired at least five shots at the police team which duly returned fire killing them. The robbers were spotted by a police team headed by Inspector Khairuddin Mohd Noor during a routine patrol. The police team talled the car after it was seen being driven in a suspicious manner in Taman Universiti Thirty minutes after the team managed to trap the car at the Seri Kembangan Business Centre. As the police team tried to arrest the three suspects they came out shooting and were gunned down.
The Malay Mail, 15 May 2002, page 5

120. THREE BURGLARS SHOT DEAD AFTER CHASE
Shah Alam - Police shot dead three armed burglars after a high-speed car chase yesterday. The suspects, believed to be Indonesians were fleeing after breaking into a house in Seri Kembangan and robbing an undisclosed amount of valuables. The robbers armed with two pistols fired a shot towards the police, who managed to stop them after a 2 km high speed car chase. A shoot-out ensued between the police and the robbers soon after, resulting in the three robbers being shot dead on the spot during the 4.30 am incident. "the police officers identified themselves and tried to flag down the Proton Wira for a routine check, but it accelerated towards Pusat Pedagangan Seri Kempangan." The suspects dashed out from the car and fired a shot towards the police who retaliated, killing all three.
The Star, 15 May 2002, page 18

THREE ARMED MEN SHOT DEAD
Shah Alam - Police shot dead three men in Seri Kembangan whom they believed to have just broken into a house in Taman Universiti there and robbed its occupants. No identification documents were found on them but they believed to be Indonesians in their 30s. On events leading to the shooting, a team led by Inspector Khairuddin Mohd Noor, from the State Police headquarters were on "Ops Tupai" patrol about 4.30 am when they saw three men in a car hastily leaving the area. (Ops Tupai is an ongoing police operation to nab criminals, especially foreigners.)
New Straits Times, 15 May 2002, page 6

121. POLICE SHOOT DEAD FLEEING ROBBER
Petaling Jaya - Police shot dead a robber who was trying to flee with an accomplice on a motorcycle, minutes after they grabbed RM1mil from the Bandar Sri Damansara Maybank branch along Jalan Tanjung. The 32 year old robber's motorcycle crashed by road shoulder after he was shot about 200m away from the bank. His accomplice, also 32 who was riding a pillion, was sent flying from the machine. He held up his hands and surrendered to the police. The dead was identified as Teng Mun Hoong from Kampung Camang, Bentong in Pahang. The police believed that during the shootout,. a bullet hit one of the robbers in the abdomen n causing him to lose control of the motorcycle.
The Star, 4 June 2002, page 3

BANK ROBBER KILLED IN SHOOT-OUT
Kuala Lumpur - Police shot dad a wanted armed robber while his accomplice surrendered after the duo had robbed a Maybank branch in Bandar Sri Damansara. The duo . were leaving on the r way out of the bank when they spotted policemen and fired several shots. The policemen returned fire hitting one of them in stomach. The rider Teng Mun Hoong 32 was seriously injured and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.
New Straits Times, June 2002 page 13

122 . ROBBER SHOT DEAD ON MONDAY WAS A HOGH STAKES BANDIT
The armed robber who was shot dead after a heist was a high roller who loved the fast life. A son in law of a Senator who was also a former State Assemblymen. Teng Mun Hoong, 32 is believed to have gone into armed robbery to feed his gambling habit. Teng and his accomplice fired at the policemen using the pumpageun which they had snatched from the bank's security guard. Although shot in the abdomen, Teng rode his motorcycle for about 200m before losing control and crashed, scattering wads of bank note all over the road Besides the shotgun, police also seized three automatic pistols, Mauser and Colt Mustang and several rounds of ammunition.
The Malay Mail, 5 June 2002, Page 2

123. GUNRUNNERS SLAIN
Kuala Lumpur - Two gunrunners, one of them the mastermind of a major crime syndicate, were killed in a shootout with police after a high speed car chase in Bentong, Pahang. Police recovered four guns, l98 rounds of ammunition and several bullet shells from the scene. The two me n were identified as Ten Chin Choy, 53, of Kepong and Lim Heng Chew, 45, of Setapak Kuala Lumpur. The operation (Ops Obor Timur) was headed by Senior Asst Comm 1 Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Hassan. According to the police, when they identified themselves the two men in the vehicle sped off and they chased at high speed for several kilometres. The chase ended when the vehicle turned turtle after ramming into a railing. The two men crawled out from the 4WD and one of them took out a pump gun while the other whipped out a Norinco and fired at the police. Police returned fire and shot dead the duo.
The Star, 12 June 2002, page 1

l24. DEAD ALLEY FOR "TOP CRIMINAL"
One of the most notorious criminals in the country may have been gunned down by police last night. Police refused to divulge details of the shooting incident or the identity of the suspect until a Press Conference scheduled. The drama occurred at Jalan Dato Yusuf Shahbuddin 28 in Taman Sentosa in Klang at 8.30 a.m. The man believed to be armed, was chased by police personnel and cornered into a back alley of some shoplots nearby where gunfire was heard. Later police were seen examining a Yellow Proton Satria bearing the registration number PEH 70 believed to have been driven by the suspect. The man is believed by police to have involved in several robberies in Klang over the past year
The Malay Mail, 15 June 2002, page 3

NOTORIOUS GANG LEADER SHOT DEAD
Klang - A notorious gang leader high on the wanted list for several violent crimes around the district was killed in a shootout with police at Taman Sentosa. The man known only as Sakhti who hails from Kapar, was spotted in a Proton Satria by policemen in a patrol at Taman Sentosa at 8.40 am He ignored a police order to stop and sped off, He got off from his car brandishing a revolver after realising the presence of another patrol car. He ran towards the back lane and shot at the oncoming police vehicle. Police returned fire and hitting him on the head. Ha died on the spot. Sakhti, 26 , said to be the ringleader of Gang 360.
The Star, 15 June 2002; page 8

IT STARTED WITH A PACKET OF FRITTERS
Klang - Gang leader Ong Thong Lee, who was on the wanted list for a spate of armed robberies and was shot dead in Taman Sentosa started his life crime by shoplifting a packet of banana fritters (krepek pisang). During Ops Copperhead , chick targeted gang member police spotted Ong seated in his yellow Proton Satria outside a supermarket at Jalan Dato Yusuff Shahbuddin 28 in Taman Sentosa at 8.30 am. He sped off down a narrow alley abandoning his car but undercover officers gave chase. "Ong was given a chance to surrender but he fired tow shots, leaving the police no option but to return fire.
Sunday Star, 16 June 2002, page 12

125. GANG LEADER, CHINDIAN SHOT DEAD
The 08 Gang leader, Ong Thong Lee alias Sathiya Seelen went down in a hail of police fire. Ong 27, better known as Chindian in Underworld fraternity met his Waterloo in Taman Sentosa, Klang when he was cornered by a police team in Jalan Dateo Yusuf Shahbuddin 28. Despite a police order to surrender, Chindian fired three shots in their direction. Police returned fire killing him instantly in the shootout at about 8.30 am. Chindian's ascension as leader and his Gang was when Balakrishnan and his accomplice s were gunned down by police in May last year, after they had robbed a mini market supervisor of RM960.00 in Taman Subang Perdana, Selangor.
Sunday Mail, 16 June 2002, page 2

POLICE IDENTIFY DEAD GUNMAN AS 08 GANG LEADER
Klang - The gunman, better know n as Chindian, was shot dead by police after a shoot out. Police recovered a Spanish made Llama revolver, two spent casings and one bullet from him. Ops Copperhead is a nation wide police operation to curb the activities of 46 Indian gangs. It started on June 1 and aims to bring to book the 3500 gang members who operate mainly in he Klang valley.
Nst, June 16 2002, page 7


126. UNHOLY ALLIANCE ENDS WITH TWO DEAD.
Botched maiden robbery attempt by gang leaders.
It was an unholy alliance, one which ended abruptly and on a bloody note. Two gang leaders decided to join forces to pull off a robber. In the end, both were shot dead after their maiden job.
The Malay Mail, Friday July 5 2002, page 4

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128. TWO ROBBERS KILLED IN SHOOTOUT WITH COPS
Petaling Jaya - Two robbers were shot dead in a shootout with the police just 30 minutes after fleeing empty ended from botched robbery attempt at a goldsmith shop in a Puchong Perdana here yesterday.
The Star, Friday July 5 2002, page 16

129. GUNRUNNERS SLAIN
Two fail to shoot heir way out after high-speed chase by police.
Nibong Tebal - Police shot dead two suspected gunrunners linked to the notorious M16 gang here early yesterday after a high-speed chase.
The Star, Wednesday July 24 2002, page 1

130. ARMS CACHE FIND: POLICE SUSPECT LINK M 16 GANG. TWO GUN RUNNERS
SHOT DEAD.
Penang - Two suspected gun runners, believed linked to the notorious MI 6 gang, were shot dead by police in exchange of fire in Seberang Prai Selatan after three kilometre car chase at 3.30 am today.
NST, Wednesday July 24 2002, page 1

131. "NO NEED FOR COPS TO SHOOT MY BROTHER"
Pekan - The family of a 49 year old addict, shot dead during an anti narcotics raid yesterday at a house at a Kampung Padang Polo, alleged that it was not necessary for the police to take such action.
The Star, Sunday August 4 2002, page 6

132. "POLICE WERE TRIGGER HAPPY". Sister alleges murder, claims
brother did not attack cops.
The younger sister of an odd job labourer who was shot dead by police at his house in Pahang on Saturday, has alleged murder, claiming that the long arm of the laws was "simply trigger happy".
The Malay Mail, Monday August 5 2002, page 2

133. POLICE TO PROBE DEATH OF LABOURER
Kuantan - Police will leave no stone unturned in their investigation into the case of lance corporal who shot dead a labourer in the compound of a house lust outside Istana Abu Bakar in Pekan yesterday
NST, Monday August 5 2002 , page 12

134. GANG LEADER AND HENCHMAN SHOT DEAD AFTER CAR CHASE
Seremban - Two notorious criminals waiting to hijack a lorry carrying RM 3 million worth of microchips and video compact discs, were shot dead by police at an oil palm plantation near Pajam early this morning
New Straits Times_, Sunday August 25 2002, page 1

135. NOTORIOUS GANG LEADER GUNNED DOWN
Police shot dead two gang members, including one of the country s most notorious criminals, during a shootout at an oil palm plantation near Pajam early yesterday morning
The Malay Mail, Sunday August 25 2002, page 4

136. INDON SHOT DEAD BY COPS A HIRED KILLER
Petaling Jaya - The Indonesian gunman shot dead by Police In Jalan Air Hitam of Bukit Permai Seri Kembangan yesterday during a shoot out was also a hired killer who was said to have abducted and killed a canteen operator from Kajang last April.
The Star, Saturday August 31 2002, page 19

137. MAN WHO RAN AMOK SHOT DEAD BY COPS
Kota Kinabalu - City police shot dead a 35 year old unemployed man who ran amok and injured five people at two villages near Universiti Malaysia Sabah here, yesterday.
The Star, Sunday September 6 2002, page 23

138. BOH IS DEAD, END OF THE ROAD FOR DADAH KING OF PJ.
Mohanan Pillai a.k.a Boh was establishing a dadah empire in Petaling Jaya when he was killed in a shootout with police yesterday.
The Malay Mall, Saturday September 7 2002, page 2
Harian Metro, Saturday September 7 2002, page 2
NST, Saturday September 7 2002 page 1
Utusan Malaysia, Saturday September 7 2002, page 13

139. MAT KOMANDO SLAIN
Police gun down country's most wanted criminal at a hut in Kedah.
Alor Star - Mat Komando, the country's most wanted criminal, lived by the gur and died by the gun. Early yesterday morning, a hail of bullets ended the biggest manhunt in recent times. Ahmad Mohd Arshad, better known as Mat Komando, died in a hut in Kampung Hujung Keton, Pendang, Kedah, a gun in each hand.
The Sun, Friday September 13, 2002 page 1
The Star, Friday September 13, 2002 page 1
NST, Friday September 13 2002, page 1

140 VIP GANG BUSTED
Two planning another robbery
Kuala Lumpur - Two members of an Indonesian gang of robbers, who had been preying on VIPS and owners of luxury homes here, were killed in a shootout with police yesterday. Another member escaped during the shootout near the highland towers in Bukit Antarabangsa, Ampang. The Star, Tuesday October 29 2002, page 1