Crime & Safety news in Alor Setar
9 stories within reach of Alor Setar, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Probe must be comprehensive after family alleges pupil with heart condition was made to run, says sports minister
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has urged a comprehensive investigation into allegations that a pupil with a heart condition was forced to run, leading to a tragic incident. The minister emphasized the need for a thorough probe to ensure accountability and prevent similar occurrences.
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Kedah teacher transferred pending probe into Year Four pupil’s death after sports activity
A teacher in Kedah has been transferred pending an investigation into the death of an 11-year-old pupil who allegedly died after a sports activity. The incident occurred in Alor Setar, and the teacher's transfer is part of the ongoing probe.
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Kedah woman pleads guilty to organising RM1.7m kootu fund scheme
A woman in Alor Setar pleaded guilty to organising a kootu fund scheme that collected RM1.7 million. She faces sentencing under the Companies Act for operating an unlicensed deposit-taking scheme.
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Police kill two suspects in shootout during Alor Setar kidnap rescue operation
Police in Alor Setar, Kedah, killed two suspected foreign kidnappers in a shootout during a rescue operation. The suspects were killed after opening fire on police. The operation successfully rescued the kidnap victim.
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Nine-year-old allegedly bullied at Kedah tahfiz school, father claims
A couple in Kedah claim their nine-year-old son was bullied by a 15-year-old student at a tahfiz school. The father has made a police report, and the case is under investigation.
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Six remanded over Alor Setar kidnapping case after police rescue two foreign nationals
Six individuals have been remanded in connection with the abduction of two foreign nationals in Alor Setar. The police rescued the victims, and the suspects are being held to assist in the investigation.
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Ops Sapu: 81 undocumented migrants held at Kedah construction site
The Kedah Immigration Department arrested 81 undocumented migrants during Ops Sapu at a construction site in Kedah.
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Police confirm report on missing Kedah family of three after social media appeal
Police in Alor Setar have confirmed receiving a report about a family of three who went missing in Kedah, following a social media appeal. The report was lodged yesterday, and authorities are investigating the disappearance.
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Woman killed, son injured after Toyota Avanza crashes into guardrail in Kedah
A woman died and her son was injured when their Toyota Avanza skidded and hit a guardrail in Kedah. The accident happened on August 3, and the victims were taken to a nearby hospital.