Crime & Safety news in Chennai
24 stories within reach of Chennai, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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Teen beaten for refusing to join gang
A 15-year-old boy was assaulted by five teenagers at a condominium in Bukit Jalil after declining to join their gang. He was treated at a hospital, and police arrested the suspects in Cheras.
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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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Four suspects remanded after 29-year-old slashed with sharp weapons in brutal Kajang roadside attack
Four men were remanded for four days after a 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a roadside attack with sharp weapons in Kajang. Police arrested the suspects, who have criminal and drug records, and are investigating under attempted murder and rioting charges. One suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.
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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 49-year-old woman's handbag outside her home in Cheras, but failed. However, they managed to rip a RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist before fleeing. The incident occurred in Kuala Lumpur.
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After ex-PM Ismail Sabri, MACC says ex-minister to be charged with corruption tomorrow
A former federal minister will be charged with corruption in the Sessions Court tomorrow, following the recent charge against ex-PM Ismail Sabri. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed the upcoming charge.
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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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Wife of missing Malaysian firefighter flies to Nepal to seek answers
The wife of a Malaysian firefighter from the Fire and Rescue Department's Special Air Unit, who went missing in Nepal, has flown to Nepal to seek answers. The firefighter was reported missing, and his wife is taking action to find him.
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Sunway Lagoon says cooperating with authorities after roller coaster incident
Sunway Theme Parks has confirmed it is cooperating with authorities following a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon. The park is working closely with investigators to determine the cause of the incident.
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Police probe viral video of headscarves with incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns in Subang Jaya
Police in Subang Jaya are investigating a viral video showing headscarves with incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns being sold. The video sparked public concern over the misuse of the national flag. Authorities have confirmed they are looking into the matter.
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Subang Jaya police open investigation into viral Facebook claim against officers
Police in Subang Jaya have launched an investigation into a viral Facebook post making allegations against officers. The probe aims to determine the validity of the claims and take appropriate action.
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Driver trapped, suffers broken arm in four-vehicle crash on Subang route towards Federal Highway
A driver was trapped and suffered a broken arm in a four-vehicle crash on the Subang route towards Federal Highway in Kuala Lumpur. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the injured driver was extricated from the vehicle.
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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.