By Thasha Jayamanogaran | Malay Mail – Thu, Jul 19, 2012
PETALING JAYA: Barely a month after robbers struck former Malacca chief minister Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Tamby Chik's home in Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, another VIP's house became a target.
This time it was the residence of former domestic trade and consumer affairs minister, the late Tan Sri Megat Junid Megat Ayub in Kelana Jaya that saw robbers fleeing with gold jewellery and branded watches worth RM40,000.
During the 5.30am incident, three masked robbers broke into the house through the back door and tied up the maid, security guard and Megat Junid's wife Puan Sri Faizah Shuib.
Recalling the ordeal, security guard Mustafa Md Noor, 67, said he was patrolling the porch area when he heard sounds coming from the back.
"When I went to check, suddenly the robbers popped up, tied my legs and hands with cable wires and placed me beside the restroom outside the house.
"One of the robbers stood beside me, pointing a screwdriver to my neck, telling me not to make noise while the rest entered the house and tied up Faizah and the maid with cables from the refrigerator in the living room" he said.
It was learnt the robbers also slapped the maid when she tried retaliating.
Mustafa said he could only alert neighbours to contact the police after the robbers fled.
"With my hands and legs still tied, I rolled myself to the main gate before shouting for help," he said.
Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Arjunaidi Mohamed, who visited the scene later, told reporters that the suspects were believed to be Indonesians.
"Our forensic team has lifted thumbprints from the scene and break--in tools left behind, for investigation," he said, adding that there was no CCTV at the house.
Police have also recorded statements from everyone in the house.
Faizah, meanwhile, was too traumatised to speak to the media.
This is the second robbery in a month involving a former minister.
On June 29, burglars escaped with valuables and a pistol from Abdul Rahim's house.
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