Mohd Yusoff Mamat speaks during a press conference at the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) on May 18, 2026. — Bernama phot
Mohd Yusoff Mamat speaks during a press conference at the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) on May 18, 2026. — Bernama photo
Kelantan police chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat revealed that five murder cases have been recorded in the state so far this year, compared to only one case during the same period last year.
He said authorities are unable to determine a single exact cause behind the rise, noting that not all murder cases are linked to drug abuse. Some incidents, he explained, stemmed from disputes or fights that escalated into fatal violence despite suspects testing negative for drugs.
Describing the increase as alarming, Mohd Yusoff said weakening moral and religious values may be among the contributing factors, as individuals can become more easily driven by anger and lose control of their actions. He made the remarks after the Kelantan Police Contingent’s monthly assembly in Kota Bharu today.
He also urged the public to pay closer attention to family members and monitor their children’s social circles to help prevent similar crimes.
In a separate case, Mohd Yusoff said police successfully solved the murder of a 19-year-old disabled man in Kampung Chap Bekelam, Bachok, on April 14. The victim was discovered unconscious by the roadside before being rushed to Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital, where he later died.
Post-mortem results confirmed the victim suffered fatal head injuries caused by blunt force trauma.
Police later launched several raids across Kelantan and Selangor, leading to the arrest of six men aged between 25 and 52, along with a 28-year-old woman, to assist in investigations. Authorities also seized a car, three motorcycles, and six mobile phones. All suspects have been remanded from May 10 to May 22 under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile, Mohd Yusoff also confirmed that police are finalising investigation papers involving Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh over a controversial statement allegedly touching on religious sensitivities related to companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
He said police have received 63 reports nationwide regarding the matter. Statements have been recorded from complainants, while Nik Zawawi has also been called in to assist investigations.
The case is being investigated under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Bernama
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