Crime & Safety news in Chow Kit

7 stories within reach of Chow Kit, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Murad Zaidi's defamation suit against Caprice heads to trial as mediation fails

   1 hour ago The Malaysian Reserve Kuala Lumpur 1.8 km

   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.

2. Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase

   7 hours ago The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur 1.8 km

   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.

3. 'Wanted' man arrested after 30-minute chase, 6 shots fired

   19 hours ago Harian Metro Kuala Lumpur 1.8 km

   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.

4. Lawyer seeks reduced sentence for Malaysian fraud victim jailed in Japan

   23 hours ago New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur 1.8 km

   The lawyer for a 24-year-old Malaysian sentenced to four years in prison in Japan will return to Japan for an appeal hearing to seek a reduced sentence. The appeal is on behalf of the fraud victim's family.

5. Private college student dies after fall from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak

   5 hours ago The Sun Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 3.8 km

   An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium converted into a student hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police classified the case as sudden death and are continuing investigations.

6. College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium

   20 hours ago Malay Mail Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 3.8 km

   An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police have classified the case as sudden death and are investigating.

7. College student falls to death from 22nd floor of Setapak condo

   20 hours ago Free Malaysia Today Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 3.8 km

   A college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak. CCTV footage showed the first-semester victim returning to his unit at 7.07am before the incident.