Crime & Safety news in Chennai
24 stories within reach of Chennai, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police have detained four men to assist investigations into a brutal attack in Kajang where a 29-year-old man was slashed with sharp weapons. The victim was found seriously injured by the roadside. The suspects have been remanded to facilitate the investigation.
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.
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.
Police are investigating a viral video showing headscarves with incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns sold in Subang Jaya, which may disrespect the national flag. The case is being probed under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963.
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.
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.
The lawyer appointed by the family of a 24-year-old Malaysian sentenced to four years in prison in Japan will travel to the country again to attend an appeal hearing seeking a reduction of his sentence.
Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim reports that his adopted son Umar Nail is in stable condition but remains under close medical monitoring after being dragged by a lorry. The incident occurred recently, and the family is grateful for the support received.
The Malaysian ministry reported that 55 Malaysians in Nepal and 36 in China are uncontactable following severe floods in the region. Efforts are underway to locate them and ensure their safety.
The Immigration Department of Malaysia will collaborate with Thai authorities to gather detailed information about a syndicate trafficking Chinese nationals from Cambodia into Malaysia. The move aims to enhance cross-border cooperation and combat human trafficking.
The family of a missing Malaysian in the Nepal plane crash is anxiously awaiting news, relying on prayer and patience. The article highlights their emotional distress and hope for positive updates.
Police investigating the deaths of a family of four at a Desa ParkCity condominium have revealed an illegal investment issue alongside an alleged love scam, adding a new twist to the tragic case.
Fifty-five Malaysians remain uncontactable following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, with checks expanding to Nepal-China border areas. Wisma Putra is coordinating with authorities to locate them.
Two children found dead at a Desa ParkCity home were killed by stab wounds to the neck, while their mother suffered sharp-force wounds, according to Kuala Lumpur police chief. The incident is under investigation.
Police in Kuala Lumpur detained seven Yemeni men after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous car stunt on Jalan Sungai Besi. The men are being investigated for reckless driving and endangering public safety.
An Orang Asli man was released after nine years in remand as his murder trial remained at the prosecution stage. The court's decision to free him highlights prolonged detention issues in Malaysia's legal system.
The wife of a missing Malaysian firefighter travels to Nepal to seek answers about her husband's disappearance. The firefighter was part of a Special Air Unit and went missing under unclear circumstances.