Business · Malaysia Bureau
Two men plead not guilty to attempted jewellery heist worth RM8.2 million
Two men have denied charges of attempting to rob three handbags containing jewellery valued at RM8.2 million from a woman outside a hotel. The alleged robbery involved the use of a machete.
LSN Malaysia ·
The two accused men entered not guilty pleas in court regarding charges of attempting to rob jewellery belonging to a woman identified as Toung Zheng Fay at a hotel location. According to the charges, the men allegedly attempted to steal three handbags containing jewellery and other valuables worth RM8.2 million from the woman in a weapon-armed incident. The alleged robbery took place outside the hotel premises, with authorities reporting that a machete was involved in the attempted theft. Both men remain in custody pending further proceedings in the case. The case underscores ongoing concerns about armed robberies targeting jewellery and valuables in public spaces across Malaysian cities.