Crime & Safety news in Chennai
24 stories within reach of Chennai, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Malaysian detained in India after 4kg of hydroponic cannabis found in luggage
CHENNAI, Aug 11 — A Malaysian national was detained by Indian authorities after allegedly carrying 4.033 kilogramm...
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MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out
Exhibition Hall A at MAEPS in Serdang was temporarily closed after a smoke incident, prompting visitor evacuation and safety checks. The closure was precautionary, and operations resumed after authorities ensured the area was safe.
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Infant injured as Toyota Alphard and Hilux collide in Seri Kembangan, two adults hurt
SERI KEMBANGAN, Aug 7 — A five month old boy suffered facial injuries in a collision involving two multi purpose v...
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Police fire several shots before arresting cable theft suspect
Police in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, fired several shots to arrest a cable theft suspect after the vehicle he was in tried to flee a police inspection. The suspect was arrested and the incident is under investigation.
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More than 2,300 police deployed for National Day celebrations in Putrajaya
Police have deployed 2,354 personnel to ensure security and order during the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya. The deployment covers various locations and aims to facilitate a safe event for attendees.
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Wisma Putra: Two Malaysians found safe after Nepal floods, 55 remain unreachable
Two Malaysians reported missing after flash floods and landslides in Nepal have been found safe, while 55 others remain unreachable. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) is coordinating with authorities to locate the remaining individuals.
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Malaysian Fire Dept ready to deploy specialist rescue team to Nepal as nine hikers remain uncontactable
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department is prepared to send its specialist rescue team to Nepal to assist in locating nine hikers who have lost contact. The team is on standby for deployment pending official approval.
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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a former Tabung Haji chairman and a former Treasury secretary-general in connection with findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI). The arrests took place in Putrajaya, highlighting ongoing corruption investigations into the management of Tabung Haji.
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Top court upholds acquittal of Perak man accused of killing dad, says no defence needed on insanity grounds
The Federal Court upheld the acquittal of a 55-year-old Perak man accused of killing his father, ruling that his defence of insanity was not required. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
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Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping loses libel appeal against CM Chow Kon Yeow, ordered to pay RM50,000
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's dismissal of Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping's libel appeal against Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, ordering him to pay RM50,000 in costs. The ruling affirms the earlier decision in favor of Chow.
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Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s RM100m suit despite flagging police shortcomings
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi’s appeal to reinstate...
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Court of Appeal spares two men gallows, orders 30 years jail plus 12 rotan strokes
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — Two men escaped the gallows after the Court of Appeal substituted their death sentences with 3...
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Former Tabung Haji CEO remanded seven days in MACC probe linked to RCI findings
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — A former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chief executive officer has reportedly been remanded for sev...
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Two cyclists die in Putrajaya after vehicle hits them while changing lanes, say police
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — Two cyclists died after being hit by a vehicle at kilometre 9.0 of Jalan Persiaran Selatan, Pu...
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Xavier Jayakumar corruption probe closed in 2024 due to insufficient evidence, says MACC
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — A corruption investigation involving former minister Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar reportedly was...
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Home minister: Malaysia’s entry points to get security boost after drug scandal
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — A comprehensive plan to enhance security at the country’s entry points will be pres...
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RM3.4m bill stands for former MARA Corp CEO after appeal fails over 25 hires
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision in ordering Majlis Amanah Rakya...
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Fire dept calls for systematic measures to prevent fallen tree incidents nationwide
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — Incidents of fallen trees in Malaysia can no longer be considered isolated incidents that only...
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Bentley owner wins RM900,000 payout after Kelana Jaya crash, Appeals Court rejects staged-accident claim
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 — The Court of Appeal here today upheld a High Court decision ordering an insurance company to p...
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One year after son attacked, Rafizi decries threats, says case ‘died off’ unresolved
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — After a year since the attack on his child in Putrajaya, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claim...
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Appeal backfires as man’s sentence for causing two-month-old daughter’s death raised to 30 years
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — A man who appealed for a shorter prison sentence for causing the death of his two-m...
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Immigration Dept arrests Pakistani man over alleged use of official logo, warning lights on vehicle
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 10 — The Immigration Department detained a Pakistani man who is believed to have used the departmen...
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MACC completes fourth, final day of recording former CFO’s statement in Tabung Haji probe
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed recording the statemen...
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AGC drops 26 money‑laundering charges after Nicky Liow settles with RM10m compound
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — Businessman Liow Soon Hee, better known as Nicky Liow, paid RM10 million to settle money launde...