Crime & Safety news in Gurun
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12-year-old boy killed in Gurun crash involving motorcycle, two lorries
A 12-year-old boy was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries at Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 1.36pm and dispatched firefighters from the Guar Chempedak station. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.
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Boy killed in accident in front of mosque
A 12-year-old boy was killed and a teenager survived an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries in front of Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah.
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Woman charged with selling baby for RM17,300
A 24-year-old woman was charged at the Sessions Court in Sungai Petani for allegedly selling a baby boy for RM17,300. She pleaded guilty, and the court set October 5 for sentencing. In a separate proceeding, she also pleaded guilty to possessing another woman's identity card.
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Young mother pleads guilty to illegally transferring baby's custody
A 24-year-old mother, S. Kelsi, pleaded guilty in the Sungai Petani Sessions Court to illegally transferring custody of her 12-day-old baby for RM17,300 at a private hospital between August 18 and 21. She also admitted to illegally possessing another woman's MyKad. Sentencing is set for October 5.
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Police find trader's stolen Mercedes, safe still missing
Police have recovered the Mercedes belonging to a trader that was stolen during a house break-in at Tikam Batu, Sungai Petani. The car was found in Merbok, but the safe that was also stolen has not yet been found.
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Businessman loses safe, Mercedes in RM550,000 break-in
A businessman's house in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into, with losses of about RM550,000 including a safe and a Mercedes. No arrests have been made yet.
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Safe, Mercedes stolen by robbers, businessman loses RM550,000
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah, lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. The suspects made off with a safe and a Mercedes Benz. Police are investigating the case under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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Businessman loses RM550,000, safe and Mercedes stolen
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. A safe and a Mercedes car were stolen in the early morning incident, which the victim discovered upon returning home at noon. Police are investigating based on public information about three suspects.
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Immigration crackdown in Penang: 30 foreigners arrested in raids on construction site and restaurants
Penang immigration authorities conducted joint operations at a construction site in Kepala Batas and at restaurants and homes in George Town and Bayan Lepas, arresting 30 foreign nationals for immigration violations. The operations involved multiple agencies, and authorities have warned of continued crackdowns on illegal immigrants and their employers.
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30 foreigners detained over immigration offences in Penang
The Immigration Department in Penang detained 30 foreigners in separate operations for immigration offences. Twelve men were held at a construction site in Kepala Batas, while 18 were detained during operations in George Town and Paya Terubong.
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Apex court allows govt, police appeal over death-in-custody ruling
The Federal Court granted the government and police leave to appeal a ruling that held them liable for the 2019 death of gravedigger Fadzrin Zaidi, who died by suicide in a police lock-up. Leave was also granted in a similar case involving the death of security guard M Thinagaran in an MMEA lock-up in Klang.
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Motorcyclist Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle Accident
A motorcyclist was killed and two others seriously injured in a four-vehicle accident on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) at Kilometer 127.4 near Kepala Batas, Penang. The accident involved two Perodua Myvi cars and two motorcycles, and caused a five-kilometer traffic jam.
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Flash flood hits Sungai Sedim yesterday evening
A flash flood hit the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, yesterday evening. No casualties were reported, but the Fire and Rescue Department advised visitors to be vigilant. The area had previously seen three drowning deaths in a similar incident on July 17.
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Sungai Sedim hit by headwater
A sudden headwater event occurred at the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, last evening. No casualties were reported, but authorities have advised visitors to be cautious. This follows a similar incident in July where three people drowned.
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Stray dog attack leads to license revocation and RM250 fine by MBPP
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has revoked the license of a pet dog and fined its owner RM250 after the dog attacked a stray in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, prompted the council's action under the MPPP (Dogs) By-Laws 1977.
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Report people who encourage dogs to attack animals
The Penang Veterinary Services Department has urged the public to report individuals who encourage or provoke animals to attack, following a viral video of a dog attacking a stray in Tanjung Bungah. The department noted that while the Animal Welfare Act 2015 has no clear provision for such cases, the Small Offences Act 1955 could apply. The Penang City Council has captured the dog involved, which had a valid license.
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Accountant charged with helping company evade over RM2.5 million in taxes
An accountant, Chew Ai Keow, 63, was charged in the George Town Magistrate's Court with helping a company underreport its income tax to the LHDN by over RM2.5 million. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM4,000.
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'I thought the ferry was going to sink,' says passenger
A ferry collision in the waters off Penang Port injured 21 passengers. The Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya, causing minor injuries to those on board. Passengers recounted their fear and the incident is under investigation.
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'I was so worried the ferry would sink'
A Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. Passengers described the terrifying moment of impact, with some treated at Hospital Seberang Jaya. The Penang Port Commission reported the accident occurred around 8.40pm.
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21 injured as ferry and vessel collide at Penang Port
A collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and the MV Mekar Jaya vessel inside Penang Port injured 21 people. The accident happened around 8:40 pm, and all injured passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Ferry services continued operating normally after the incident.
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Teluk Bahang ferry collides with ship at Penang Port, 21 passengers injured
A ferry, Teluk Bahang, collided with the MV Mekar Jaya inside Penang Port, injuring 21 passengers. The incident occurred at 8:40 pm, and all injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment. Ferry services continue to operate as usual.
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Police seek witness in Penang High Court sexual offence case
Police are looking for a witness, Abu Ubaidah Jamalludin, to assist in a sexual offence case at the Penang High Court. He is required to attend proceedings on Sept 4.
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Woman injured as cement falls from heritage building in Penang
A woman in her 20s was injured in George Town, Penang, when a piece of cement fell from a heritage building at the junction of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling and Lebuh China. The incident occurred as she was following a Hungry Ghost Festival procession. She was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
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Building owner issued notice after concrete debris falls
A woman was injured by falling concrete debris from a heritage building on Lebuh China in George Town, Penang. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a notice to the building owner to conduct inspections and repairs, and is intensifying visual checks on heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site following a similar incident on Lebuh Armenian.