PETALING JAYA: A video of a remand prisoner making his great escape during a transfer from Sungai Buloh Prison are making rounds on social media.
The 30-second clip showed the Pakistani man breaking away from a line of inmates getting down from the back of a truck.
Dressed in the orange remand uniform, he glanced around as he exited the vehicle and took off immediately.
Four police officers were in the vicinity and two officers chased after him while the rest stayed by the truck to report the incident.
On Saturday (April 11), The Star reported that Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the nation's borders are on alert amid the escape, in a statement on April 11.
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The man, identified as Muhammad Hassan, 24, is facing several charges, including under Sections 377C (intercourse against the order of nature) and 392 (robbery) of the Penal Code, as well as immigration-related offences.
"Authorities responsible for guarding the country’s border entry points have been notified to remain vigilant and tighten inspections in case the escapee attempts to flee abroad.
"Police assure that public safety remains under control. However, members of the public are advised to stay alert and not take matters lightly,” he said.
Supt Hafiz said the public is advised not to speculate on the issue as it could disrupt public order.
“Any individual with information regarding the whereabouts of the detainee is urged to contact the investigating officer, Insp Muhendran Chandra at 010-430 4383 or the Search and Capture (SAC) Operations Room hotline at 03-6140 1096,” he said.
