Two‑minute Genting goldsmith heist: Suspects armed with axes escape in BMW with RM1.74m haul
KUANTAN, Aug 18 — Three men armed with axes and crowbars escaped with 81 pieces of jewellery weighing 2.5 kilogram...
Crime & Safety news in Genting Highlands
24 stories within reach of Genting Highlands, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Man jailed three months, fined RM400 for impersonating MACC officer
An unemployed man was sentenced to three months' jail and fined RM400 by the Selayang Magistrate's Court for impersonating a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer. The court handed down the sentence after the man pleaded guilty to the charge.
Rizalman's adopted son begins to show response
The adopted son of renowned fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim, Umar Nail, 27, has begun to show response in his treatment at the hospital, following an accident involving an ice lorry at Wangsa Walk, Wangsa Maju here, the day before.
Police find no evidence stress contributed to Hulu Selangor teacher's death
Police investigating the death of a female teacher in Hulu Selangor have found no evidence that stress contributed to her death. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities awaiting further reports.
Police probe whether stress played role in Hulu Selangor teacher’s death
SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 — Police are continuing investigations into the death of a female teacher who was found unconsci...
Maran Umno Youth chief, wife and child among four killed in Bentong crash
KUANTAN, Aug 3 — Maran Umno Youth chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi died alongside his wife, child, and brother-in-law in a...
Four killed, child injured after tree crushes Ford Raptor in Bentong
KUANTAN, Aug 3 — Four people were killed and a child was injured after the four-wheel-drive vehicle they were trav...
College student falls to death from 22nd floor of Setapak condo
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.
Malaysian alleged human-trafficking ringleader held in Thailand after ‘coffee money’ bribe attempt
SONGKHLA, Aug 3 — A Malaysian believed to be one of the leaders of a transnational human trafficking syndicate has...
E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — An e-hailing driver has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to an attempted murder cha...
KL police say personal grudge behind petrol attack on woman at Kepong lottery outlet
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Police believe a personal grudge was behind an incident in which a man allegedly poured pet...
Police arrest man suspected of setting 62-year-old Kepong lottery shop worker on fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Aug 9 attack on an elderly woman who...
Lim Lip Eng posts RM5,000 bounty after woman set alight in brutal Kepong petrol attack
PETALING JAYA, Aug 10 — Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has announced a RM5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest...
Number forecast operator doused in petrol and set ablaze while working in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Police have launched a special operation to track down a man who doused an elderly woman wi...
Three squatter homes razed in Sentul blaze, 26‑year‑old man treated for burn injuries
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A man suffered burns to his body and legs in a fire that destroyed three squatter houses in...
Indonesian maid jailed four years for neglect that led to toddler’s drowning in Sentul pool
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — An Indonesian domestic helper was sentenced to four years’ jail by the Sessions Court...
Fire destroys food stall and storage room outside SK Ampang; no casualties reported
A fire destroyed a food stall and a storage room outside SK Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, with no casualties reported. The incident occurred in front of the school, and authorities are investigating the cause.
Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds
A Segambut jogger who fractured his spine while defending himself against a neighbour's two German Shepherds has been awarded nearly RM250,000 in damages. The court ruled the dog owner liable for the injuries sustained during the attack.
Man arrested in Chow Kit hotel over Quran burning, theft investigations
Police arrested a man at a hotel in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, to assist investigations into Quran burning and theft. The arrest was made yesterday, and the suspect is being held for further questioning.
Tahfiz teacher in Ampang pleads not guilty to four sexual assault charges on pupils
A 35-year-old tahfiz teacher pleaded not guilty in the Ampang Sessions Court to four charges of sexually assaulting his pupils. The court set bail and scheduled the next hearing.
Police: RM260,000 in alleged love scam losses cited in Desa ParkCity murder-suicide note
A 48-year-old man in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur, allegedly murdered his wife and two children before committing suicide, leaving a note citing RM260,000 in losses from a love scam. Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide linked to the scam.
Family of four including two young kids found dead in Desa ParkCity home
Four family members, including two young children, were found dead in a residential unit in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Lawyer seeks reduced sentence for Malaysian fraud victim jailed in Japan
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 Rizalman says adopted son stable but under close monitoring after being dragged by lorry
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.