Why have police arrested the Gang 24 leader who is a Pahang Datuk?

The police chief, Chuah Ghee Lye said that Gang 24 is “known for its protection rackets and illegal moneylending.” The men who were arrested ranged from 24 to 55 years old.

He added that “…the men were active members of Gang 24 and arrested during Ops Cantas Mutiara, which was launched on Jan 28 by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department and Penang Criminal Investigations Department….”

Do you recall….

Last December, Gang 24’s second-in-command, who was also called “Datuk M”, short for Datuk Muda, because he was only 32 years old, had been shot dead by his bodyguard in his car, somewhere near the Penang bridge.

Today’s article said that  “Gang 24 became a “super gang” after it merged with the Sio Sam Ong (Three Little Emperors) gang which was behind the slaying of six people in Sungai Petani during a pre-wedding dinner in September 1992.”

Respect

1. Why are the police arresting a Datuk? Especially a Pahang Datuk. What happened to respect for Datuks?

2. In the olden days, only old people, who dedicated their life to public service, became Datuks.

Today’s young people can get things done quickly.

Pahang officials are quick to acknowledge and recognise talent, and reward these able young men. 

3.  If I  remember correctly, the Gang 24 leader who died last December could not speak Malay. Perhaps, the late Datuk had spent most of his young life abroad. Perhaps, he went to an “International School”.

When you speak the language of money, you do not need to be proficient in a specific language.

Foreigners, like Jackie Chan, or Shah Rukh Khan who were awarded Datukships, cannot speak Malay.  

4. In the”Datuk” application form, leaders of gangs which are involved in illegal moneylending and protection rackets, fill out the column under “Profession” with  “banker” (aka Ah Long executive) and “Security services” (Protection racket).

Pahang’s role in rehabilitating crooks, criminals and gangsters