Crime & Safety news in Four Points By Sheraton Puchong
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Woman hurt as car flips after hitting raised road fixture in Petaling Jaya
A 46-year-old woman was injured when her Honda City overturned after its left tyre struck a raised metal road fixture on Jalan Gasing-Jalan Templer in Petaling Jaya at about 7.10am. She was taken to Assunta Hospital for a leg injury. Police say the poorly maintained fixture caused the crash and are investigating under the Road Traffic Rules.
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Man fined RM2,000 for stealing 65 items from Subang Jaya supermarket
A 39-year-old man was fined RM2,000 by the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to stealing 65 items worth RM730.97 from a supermarket in Subang Jaya on 20 December last year. Mohd Aslizan Mustafa Maarof was also ordered to serve 10 days in jail if he fails to pay the fine.
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Shah Alam gang clash murder: 3 of 7 wanted suspects arrested
Three of seven suspects wanted over a gang clash murder in Taman Alam Megah, Section 28, Shah Alam, last month have been arrested. Selangor police chief Shaseli Kahhar said the arrests were made between September 4 and 7 based on public information after photos were released. Police are still hunting the remaining four suspects.
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Three more charged with murder of 23-year-old at illegal gathering in Taman Alam Megah
Three more alleged gang members were charged in the Magistrate's Court in Shah Alam today with murdering a 23-year-old man during an illegal gathering last month. The charges bring the total number of people charged in the case to 11, after eight men were charged with the same offence last week. The offence was allegedly committed at 1.59pm on Aug 25 at Jalan Mandolin 33/5 in Taman Alam Megah, and the court fixed Nov 24 for mention.
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BERSIH demands Najib serve remaining jail term, rejects house arrest
BERSIH is demanding that Datuk Seri Najib Razak serve the rest of his prison sentence and is opposing any move by the Pardons Board to grant the former prime minister house arrest. Its executive director, Asraf Sharafi, said this at a press conference at BERSIH's office in Petaling Jaya, a day before the board meets. He argued that special treatment for high-profile individuals would create a dangerous double standard and undermine the rule of law.
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Three held, four still hunted over fatal Taman Alam Megah brawl
Selangor police have arrested three of seven suspects wanted over a brawl that killed a man in Taman Alam Megah last month. The three will be charged soon while four others remain at large. The case is being investigated under Sections 302 and 149 of the Penal Code.
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Alam Maritim CEO charged with fraud over vessel charter rates, claims trial
Alam Maritim Resources Bhd group managing director and CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with two counts of fraud over the daily charter rate of a vessel. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM300,000 with one surety. The court set Nov 18 for mention of the case.
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Brothers get court leave to challenge DBKL nod for 39-storey towers near Old Klang Road home
Two brothers have been granted High Court leave to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall's approval for two 39-storey residential towers planned less than 11 metres from their home along Jalan Klang Lama. The court also granted an interim stay on the development until a hearing for a permanent stay on October 8. The brothers are seeking to overturn the development order and building plan, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and lack of an environmental impact assessment.
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KESAS highway crash: van slams into trailer lorry, 9 injured including child
A van crashed into the back of a trailer lorry near a petrol station on the KESAS highway in Kuala Lumpur, injuring nine people including a child. The driver was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters from the Bukit Jalil station. The injured were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and University Malaya Medical Centre.
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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on LDP near Puchong; police seek Proton Saga driver
A man in his 40s was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) towards Puchong early yesterday morning. Police say a red Proton Saga struck the pedestrian, who was standing in the left lane, and fled the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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Police Hunt 10 Men Over Fatal Fight, Machete Attack in Shah Alam
Police are searching for 10 men to assist in investigations into two separate fights in Shah Alam last month. One incident in Taman Alam Megah led to the death of a 23-year-old man, while another in Taman Sri Muda involved a machete attack. Raids have led to 21 arrests so far.
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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident probe may take up to four months, says Selangor police
Selangor police say the investigation into the August 22 roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon, which injured 10 visitors, could take another three to four months. Police are waiting for technical reports from several agencies, including DOSH and the Fire and Rescue Department, before concluding the case. The ride remains closed pending the investigation's completion.
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12 men charged over two group fights in Shah Alam, one fatal
Selangor police have arrested and charged 12 local men over two separate group fights in Shah Alam that left one man dead and another injured. The first case involves a death in Taman Alam Megah, while the second involves a serious injury in Sri Muda.
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Appeals court cuts Puchong businessman's jail term for assaulting wife to 5 years
The High Court in Shah Alam reduced a businessman's 16-year jail sentence for assaulting his wife to five years, calling the original term 'extremely excessive'. The court also set aside the caning, ruling that the relevant penal code sections do not provide for it. The assault took place at the couple's home in Puchong four years ago.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Police seek help to find 74-year-old woman missing in USJ 19
A 74-year-old woman has been reported missing from her home at Rhythm Avenue, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya since August 31. Police are appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts.
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NKVE northbound near Shah Alam fully blocked after late-night crash involving gantry
All northbound lanes of the NKVE near Shah Alam were blocked late Tuesday night after an accident involving what appeared to be a fallen overhead gantry and several heavy vehicles. PLUS Malaysia advised motorists to exit at the Setia Alam or Bukit Raja toll plazas and use alternative routes. The cause of the accident and any casualties were not immediately known.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Customs seize 722kg of drugs worth RM43 million in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. The drugs were believed to be imported from Spain and the Netherlands, with Malaysia used as a transit point by the syndicate.
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Lorry leaked detergent, rain caused it: Police say road cleaned
Police confirmed that a large amount of foam on a highway was caused by detergent leaked from a lorry on 24 September, which was washed out by rain today. The road was cleaned by 4:58 pm.
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All injured guests discharged from hospital after roller coaster mishap
All 22 visitors hospitalized after a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon have been discharged. The attraction remains closed while investigations continue.
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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster remains closed as probe continues
The roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya remains closed following an Aug 22 incident that injured ten people. Sunway Theme Parks says it is cooperating with authorities and that all affected guests have been discharged.