Crime & Safety news in Kuala Lumpur
17 stories within reach of Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Man 'wanted' arrested after 30-minute chase, 6 shots fired
A cable theft suspect with 37 prior records was arrested after a 30-minute chase from the Awan Besar Toll Plaza on the KESAS Highway to Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Six shots were fired during the incident.
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Lawyer seeks reduced sentence for Malaysian fraud victim jailed in Japan
The lawyer appointed by the family of a 24-year-old Malaysian sentenced to four years in prison in Japan will travel to the country again to attend an appeal hearing seeking a reduction of his sentence.
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Fashion designer Rizalman says adopted son stable but under close monitoring after being dragged by lorry
Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim reports that his adopted son Umar Nail is in stable condition but remains under close medical monitoring after being dragged by a lorry. The incident occurred recently, and the family is grateful for the support received.
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Nepal floods leave 55 Malaysians uncontactable, 36 more missing in China, says ministry
The Malaysian ministry reported that 55 Malaysians in Nepal and 36 in China are uncontactable following severe floods in the region. Efforts are underway to locate them and ensure their safety.
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Immigration to seek Thai details on syndicate trafficking China nationals from Cambodia into Malaysia
The Immigration Department of Malaysia will collaborate with Thai authorities to gather detailed information about a syndicate trafficking Chinese nationals from Cambodia into Malaysia. The move aims to enhance cross-border cooperation and combat human trafficking.
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‘We can only pray’: Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal tragedy anxiously awaits news
The family of a missing Malaysian in the Nepal plane crash is anxiously awaiting news, relying on prayer and patience. The article highlights their emotional distress and hope for positive updates.
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Desa ParkCity family tragedy takes new turn as police reveal illegal investment issue alongside alleged love scam
Police investigating the deaths of a family of four at a Desa ParkCity condominium have revealed an illegal investment issue alongside an alleged love scam, adding a new twist to the tragic case.
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Wisma Putra: 55 Malaysians still uncontactable as checks expand to Nepal–China border areas
Fifty-five Malaysians remain uncontactable following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, with checks expanding to Nepal-China border areas. Wisma Putra is coordinating with authorities to locate them.
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Desa ParkCity deaths: Post-mortems show two children were stabbed in the neck, mother suffered sharp-force wounds, says KL police chief
Two children found dead at a Desa ParkCity home were killed by stab wounds to the neck, while their mother suffered sharp-force wounds, according to Kuala Lumpur police chief. The incident is under investigation.
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Police detain seven Yemeni men after viral video of dangerous car stunt at Jalan Sungai Besi
Police in Kuala Lumpur detained seven Yemeni men after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous car stunt on Jalan Sungai Besi. The men are being investigated for reckless driving and endangering public safety.
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Nine years in remand, murder trial still at prosecution stage: Orang Asli man finally released
An Orang Asli man was released after nine years in remand as his murder trial remained at the prosecution stage. The court's decision to free him highlights prolonged detention issues in Malaysia's legal system.
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Fire destroys food stall and storage room outside SK Ampang; no casualties reported
A fire destroyed a food stall and a storage room outside SK Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, with no casualties reported. The incident occurred in front of the school, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds
A Segambut jogger who fractured his spine while defending himself against a neighbour's two German Shepherds has been awarded nearly RM250,000 in damages. The court ruled the dog owner liable for the injuries sustained during the attack.
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Private college student dies after fall from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak
An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium converted into a student hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police classified the case as sudden death and are continuing investigations.
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College student falls to death from 22nd floor of Setapak condo
A college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak. CCTV footage showed the first-semester victim returning to his unit at 7.07am before the incident.
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Rizalman's adopted son begins to show response
The adopted son of renowned fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim, Umar Nail, 27, has begun to show response in his treatment at the hospital, following an accident involving an ice lorry at Wangsa Walk, Wangsa Maju here, the day before.
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Snatch thieves fail to grab woman’s handbag, but rip RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist outside Cheras home
Two men on a motorcycle attempted to snatch a 49-year-old woman's handbag outside her home in Cheras, but failed. However, they managed to rip a RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist before fleeing. The incident occurred in Kuala Lumpur.