Bukit Gasing rep Rajiv the latest victim of snatch theft

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran (pix) became a victim of snatch theft when a man grabbed his iPad from his hands while he was having breakfast in Jalan Othman here on Monday.

Rajiv was seated alone at a coffee shop and reading the news at 10.30am when the thief dashed through the shop and grabbed his iPad.

“He ran out and hopped on to a motorbike (with an accomplice) that was waiting. A guy in the restaurant tried to chase after them but they were too fast.

“It all happened in a few seconds and I was in such a state of shock that I couldn’t react,” Rajiv said, adding that he had lodged a police report on the matter. .... read more .....  

PJ council and assemblyman want auxiliary police team

THREE Petaling Jaya asssemblyman want the Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) request to set up its own auxiliary police team approved.

Damansara Utama assemblyman Yeo Bee Yin, Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran and Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lau Weng San said there was a pressing need for extra police personnel.

They claim it was necessary based on public perception on the crime rate.

They added that it was also the wish of residents to see more police patrolling the streets.   read more  ......