Crime & Safety news in Bukit Tinggi
24 stories within reach of Bukit Tinggi, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Man detained after viral video shows kitten hit with broomstick in Batu Gajah
Police in Perak detained a man after a viral video showed him hitting a kitten with an aluminium broomstick in Batu Gajah. The suspect was arrested and is being investigated for animal cruelty under Malaysian law.
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Jobless single dad claims trial to robbing and injuring mum with baby at Batu Gajah house
An unemployed single father pleaded not guilty in the Ipoh Sessions Court to charges of robbing and injuring his mother while she was carrying a baby at a house in Batu Gajah. The court set bail and scheduled the next hearing.
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Student loses RM29,000 after scammers pose as cops, threaten arrest over money laundering
A student in Ipoh lost RM29,000 to scammers posing as police officers who threatened arrest over money laundering. Police arrested three local men in five raids across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor in connection with the scam.
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Police confirm body found in suitcase in Sungai Perak is female
Police in Perak have confirmed that a body found inside a suitcase in Sungai Perak near Lembah Kuang is female. The discovery is under investigation, with authorities working to determine the cause of death and identify the victim.
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Two women charged with cheating Perak retiree out of RM120,000 over fake tax arrears
Two women appeared in Ipoh Magistrate's Court on three charges of cheating a retiree by posing as tax officials and demanding payment for non-existent tax arrears, totaling RM120,000.
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Two directors in Perak plead not guilty to faking Socso job incentive claims
Two company directors in Perak pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to charges of submitting false claims to Socso for job incentives. The court case is ongoing.
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Perak police investigate slander allegations over sexual harassment claims against PKNPk CEO
Perak police have opened an investigation into alleged slander involving sexual harassment claims against the CEO of Perak Corporation (PKNPk). The probe follows a police report and is being conducted under applicable laws.
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Ipoh married couple charged with trafficking 480.6g MDMA, face death penalty
A married couple was charged in an Ipoh court with trafficking 480.6 grams of MDMA, an offense that carries the death penalty. The case is ongoing.
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Legal action looms for Facebook page attacking Perak state developer
The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) has lodged police reports and initiated legal action against a Facebook page that allegedly attacked the state developer. The move follows a series of defamatory posts targeting the corporation.
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Perak police crack two cases: Armed robbery of Langkap woman, and Teluk Intan fishing shop break-in where one suspect is only 13
Perak police arrested a local man for an armed robbery of an elderly woman in Langkap and solved a break-in at a fishing shop in Teluk Intan, where one suspect is only 13 years old. The arrests were announced by the district police chief.
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Care home resident died from head trauma after alleged beating, police say
Police in Ipoh confirmed that a 54-year-old man died from head trauma after an alleged beating at a care home in Taman Choong Kwee, Taiping. The case is under investigation, and authorities have not yet made arrests.
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Married couple among seven nabbed as police seize 2.8kg of MDMA in Perak raids
Police in Perak arrested seven people, including a married couple, and seized 2.8kg of MDMA during raids. The suspects are believed to be involved in drug trafficking.
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GOF seizes RM9.39m worth of illegal e-waste in Ipoh raids, 14 arrested
The General Operations Force (GOF) Northern Brigade conducted raids in Ipoh, seizing 120,220 kg of illegal electronic waste valued at RM9.39 million and arresting 14 individuals. The operation highlights ongoing enforcement against environmental crimes in Malaysia.
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Police question 10 individuals over deaths of two teen girls in Ipoh
Police in Perak have recorded statements from 10 individuals to assist in investigations into the deaths of two teenage girls in Ipoh. The case is being treated as sudden death pending further investigation.
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'Ultraman' detained near main stage ahead of Sultan Nazrin's arrival at Perak National Day celebration, says state police chief
A man dressed as Ultraman was detained near the main stage at Perak's National Day celebration in Ipoh after police found his behavior suspicious. Police chief Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the man had a psychiatric history and was referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta.
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'Ultraman' detained by police at Perak National Day Celebration
Police detained a man wearing a superhero costume during the 2026 National Day Celebration at the Perak level in Ipoh. The detention was carried out in front of the Ipoh Municipal Hall.
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Wireman escapes mandatory life term after court acquits him over cannabis cultivation charge
A wireman in Ipoh was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court over a cannabis cultivation charge, escaping a possible mandatory life sentence. The court found the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against him.
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Prosecutor: Police officer's deliberate chase of Ipoh teen was 'extraordinarily rash' before fatal crash
In the Ipoh High Court, a prosecutor described a senior police officer's actions as 'extraordinarily rash' for deliberately chasing an Ipoh teenager, which led to a fatal crash. The court is hearing the case, highlighting the officer's conduct in the incident.
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No tyre marks, no crushed bones: Defence challenges eyewitness accounts in murder trial of senior cop accused of running down teen with Ativa
The Ipoh High Court heard the defence's challenge to eyewitness accounts in the murder trial of a senior police officer accused of running over and killing 17-year-old Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie with his car. The defence argued that the absence of tyre marks and crushed bones contradicts the prosecution's narrative.
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Technician pleads not guilty to seven counts of sexually assaulting 14-year-old stepdaughter
A technician was charged in the Ipoh Sessions Court with seven counts of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old stepdaughter. He pleaded not guilty, and the court set bail and a next hearing date.
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Nine factory lots catch fire in Bercham, man injured
A fire at an industrial area in Bercham, Ipoh, damaged nine factory lots and left a man with minor burns. Firefighters controlled the blaze within three hours.
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Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh
A fire at a plastics factory in Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring one man. Firefighters controlled the blaze by evening, with varying degrees of damage to the affected lots.
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Man burned, nine factory lots in Bercham destroyed in fire
A fire at an industrial area in Bercham, Ipoh, damaged nine factory lots. A 42-year-old man suffered minor burns and was treated at the scene. Firefighters from several stations controlled the blaze by evening.
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Man suffers burns as fire spreads to nine factory lots in Ipoh
A fire at a plastics factory in Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring a 42-year-old man. Firefighters controlled the blaze by evening.