Crime & Safety news in Ampang
13 stories within reach of Ampang, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Police say no report received on roadside fight incident
Ampang Jaya police have not received any report about a viral video showing a woman lying on the roadside and a fight breaking out in Pandan Jaya. Police are aware of the incident but cannot investigate without an official report.
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Rizalman asks for prayers as son recovers in ICU after being run over by truck
Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim has asked for prayers for his adopted son, Umar Nail, who is in intensive care after being run over by a reversing ice truck near Wangsa Walk in Kuala Lumpur. The 24-year-old suffered internal injuries, including to his liver, but his condition has stabilized.
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Former warehouse worker held over break-in at old workplace
A former warehouse worker was arrested for breaking into his former workplace in Cheras. Police arrested him less than 12 hours later at an apartment in Puchong, seizing stolen items and evidence. He is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for house-breaking.
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Former employee arrested for warehouse break-in
A former employee of an electrical supplier warehouse in Kuala Lumpur was arrested less than 12 hours after allegedly breaking into the warehouse on August 24. Police, acting on a report and CCTV footage, detained the 30-year-old local man at an apartment in Puchong and seized evidence including a cash box and a mobile phone. The suspect, who had no prior criminal record, is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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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 woman's handbag outside her home in Cheras but failed, then ripped a RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist and fled. The victim was not injured, and police are investigating under Section 395 of the Penal Code.
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Caprice defamation case to proceed after mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad 'Baddestcoach' Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram. The next case management is scheduled for September 7.
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Murad Zaidi's defamation suit against Caprice heads to trial as mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram, and a consent order was previously recorded for removal of the statements.
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Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a serial cable thief after a 30-minute car chase. The suspect was apprehended, while a second suspect, the driver, managed to flee the scene.
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'Wanted' man 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 for a 24-year-old Malaysian sentenced to four years in prison in Japan will return to Japan for an appeal hearing to seek a reduced sentence. The appeal is on behalf of the fraud victim's family.
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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 dies after fall from Setapak condominium
An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police have classified the case as sudden death and are investigating.
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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.