# Masked gang strikes Kedah goldsmith for second time

> Four armed robbers hit the same shop twice in two years, stealing up to RM1 million in jewellery.
- Title: Masked gang strikes Kedah goldsmith for second time | Shortify
- Summary: Four armed robbers hit the same shop twice in two years, stealing up to RM1 million in jewellery. The same Kedah goldsmith was targeted twice within two…
- Keywords: kedah, goldsmith robbery, sungai petani, bakar arang, armed robbery, repeat crime, kuala muda police, penal code, jewellery theft, malaysia crime, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/masked-gang-steals-up-to-rm1m-in-second-robbery-at-kedah-goldsmith/235482
- Published: 2026-09-17T10:47:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kedah, goldsmith robbery, sungai petani, bakar arang, armed robbery, repeat crime, kuala muda police, penal code, jewellery theft, malaysia crime, news, world
## Four masked robbers strike goldsmith
Four armed men on two motorcycles robbed a goldsmith shop in Bakar Arang, Kedah on September 17, escaping with jewellery worth RM700,000 to RM1 million.

> They smashed the display cases and took the items inside.
## Two entered, two waited outside
Police say two suspects entered the shop while two others remained outside on motorcycles as lookouts during the 7:20 pm raid.
## Same shop robbed in 2024
Kuala Muda Police Chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan confirmed the goldsmith was previously robbed in 2024 with losses estimated at RM1 million.

> The same shop was also robbed in 2024, with losses estimated at RM1 million.
## Hammers and sharp weapons used
The robbers smashed display cases with hammers and carried sharp weapons to intimidate staff and quickly grab jewellery.
## Investigation underway under Penal Code
Police are investigating the robbery under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code, which cover dacoity and criminal intimidation.

> The case is being investigated under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code.
## Key takeaway

The same Kedah goldsmith was targeted twice within two years, suggesting either inadequate security measures or a pattern of repeat targeting by criminals.