Johor cops refute crime is up after S'pore border reopened

The Johor police have refuted claims of an increase in crime after the reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border, as the crime index is under control with no increase noted.

Johor Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Shahurinain Jais said his team, through Operasi Lejang, which was implemented in the state on March 27, had successfully reduced the crime rate.

He said, so far, 526 inspections had been conducted which led to the arrest of...