Car thief leaves behind MyKad at showroom

THE identity of one of three men who drove off with a car from a showroom in Kota Baru was revealed to the police after he left behind his MyKad at the sales office, reported Sinar Harian.

During the 4pm incident on Saturday, the main suspect turned up at the showroom asking a sales assistant to allow him to take a car for a test drive.

After they had driven to a nearby restaurant, the suspect suddenly told the assistant that he wanted to give his two friends a ride.

When they got in, the suspect drove towards Lundang.

Kelantan deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm Din Ahmad said one of the men held a sharp object to the assistant’s neck and covered his head with a piece of cloth.

“The assistant tried to fight back but he was punched and later abandoned in a residential area in Lubuk Jong, Pasir Mas,” he said.

While lodging a report with the police, the assistant suddenly realised that the suspect had left his MyKad at the showroom.

Police are now on the manhunt for the three.

> Utusan Malaysia reported that since his drama Playboy Itu Suami Aku gained popularity among TV viewers, actor Fattah Amin (pic) had received a stream of offers.

“I haven’t had rest since early this year. My schedule is packed with shooting and promotional activities as product ambassador. I don’t even have time to spend with my family.

“Thankfully, my mother understands my career. She knows I go out early in the morning and only come home around 3am the next day.

“This is happening so often that I rarely see my family,” said Fattah in an interview. However, the 27-year-old actor said he was happy with his busy schedule.

“I look at it as an opportunity for me to help my family. That’s why I don’t find it burdensome at all.

“Fans and family are my biggest supporters who keep me going everyday. I’m glad I have them to motivate me to give my best in everything I do,” he said.

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