Crime & Safety news in Arau Perlis
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Four Chinese nationals plead not guilty to kidnapping compatriot in Alor Setar
Four Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty in the Alor Setar Sessions Court to kidnapping a Chinese woman at a house in Taman Amira, Jalan Langgar, on Aug 7. The judge denied bail and set Oct 11 for mention. The case follows an Aug 8 shootout that killed two suspects.
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Man who threw cigarette butt gets arrest warrant, then community service in Perlis
A self-employed man in Perlis was issued an arrest warrant after skipping three court summonses over a discarded cigarette butt, and was later ordered to perform community service. He was one of four people given community service orders for the offence in the state, and on the day only he turned up to start cleaning roads and drains around Dataran Sena. SWCorp said 655 notices of offence had been issued in Perlis as of Sept 13, all for discarding cigarette butts.
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Four Chinese nationals to face charges in Alor Setar over Kedah kidnapping
Four Chinese citizens, aged 24 to 46, will be charged at the Alor Setar court tomorrow over the kidnapping of a woman at a house in Taman Amira, Jalan Langgar, last month. The case follows an Aug 8 shootout in which two foreign suspects were killed during a police rescue raid. Six people were arrested in raids across Kedah, Penang and Kuala Lumpur, and one suspect was charged on Sept 10.
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Fertiliser supplier's managing director remanded over delayed Baja 3 distribution in Kedah
A managing director of a fertiliser supply company has been remanded until 16 September after MACC detained him over delays in distributing Baja 3 to padi farmers in Kedah. The investigation under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 involves a shortfall of 282,360 bags from the 616,015 bags due to about 60,000 farmers in the MADA area.
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Body of missing fisherman found 400 metres from Pulau Batu Layang
A fisherman feared drowned since yesterday was found dead about 400 metres from Pulau Batu Layang, Kangar, this morning. His body was discovered by his own brother-in-law after search and rescue operations were reactivated. The victim leaves behind a wife and three children.
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Perlis municipal council has liability insurance for two cars damaged by fallen tree in Taman Sena
The Perlis Municipal Council (MPNPs) has liability insurance coverage for claims over two private vehicles damaged by a fallen tree in Taman Sena, Kangar. The incident at about 3.30pm yesterday caused no injuries, and cleanup and inspection of at-risk trees are underway.
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Fisherman feared drowned after falling from boat in Simpang Empat
A 33-year-old fisherman is feared drowned after falling overboard while prawn fishing in the waters of Sungai Baru, near Batu Layang, Simpang Empat, early this morning. He was not wearing a life jacket, and a search and rescue operation is ongoing.
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Eight vehicles destroyed in fire at Kuala Kedah cargo jetty
Eight vehicles on a barge at the Kuala Kedah Cargo Jetty caught fire last night. The fire is believed to have started from a lorry carrying medicine before spreading to seven other vehicles, and was brought under control at 9.32pm. The cause and losses are still under investigation.
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Perlis Immigration detains two men, foils migrant smuggling bid near Kuala Perlis
Perlis Immigration detained a 53-year-old local man and a 35-year-old Myanmar national in Ops Kutip around Kuala Perlis at about 3am. A sedan car, mobile phones and documents were seized. The case is being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Missing security guard found dead floating in a drain in Simpang Empat
A 40-year-old security guard reported missing since the day before was found dead floating in a drain near Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Tambun Tulang, Simpang Empat, Kangar. Police said initial investigations found no criminal element and classified the case as sudden death; the man had a history of schizophrenia.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Man and five teens charged in Kangar court over rape of 15-year-old girl
An 18-year-old man and five teenagers were charged in courts in Kangar, Perlis, with raping a 15-year-old girl in July. The man was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, while the teenagers pleaded guilty to charges under Section 375B. The court set bail for the accused and scheduled future mention dates.