Crime & Safety news in Jalan Watan
-
Contractor fined RM20,000 for using forged documents in Felda project bids
A contractor was fined RM20,000 by the Johor Baru Sessions Court after pleading guilty to using forged documents to secure RM5 million worth of Felda road and drainage projects. The offences were committed in Muar in February 2023, and the projects were located in Gua Musang, Kelantan and Batu Pahat.
-
Three police reports lodged over Hadi's claim of US offer to topple 2014 government
Three police reports were lodged in Cheras over PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that the US offered help to topple Malaysia's government in 2014. The reports were filed by PKR branch leaders from Bandar Tun Razak, and will be referred to the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters.
-
Elderly man arrested for burning car in Cheras
A 62-year-old man was arrested by police after allegedly setting fire to a car on Jalan Midah 1, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The suspect is believed to have been hallucinating under the influence of drugs and claimed to have seen a couple engaging in sexual activity inside the vehicle. He has been charged in court under Section 435 of the Penal Code.
-
College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
- You saw it first Something happening near you? Post it. Road closed, night market moved, burst pipe, lost pet — share it nearby. Post something nearby →
-
Immigration Dept launches internal probe into fatal KL crash that killed three
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into its vehicle safety and SOPs following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19. The department's director-general said action will be taken if violations are found. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
-
Biker says apology not enough after family nearly hit by car on AKLEH; police investigate
A motorcyclist claims a Toyota Vios driver deliberately swerved at him and his family on the AKLEH highway in Kuala Lumpur. The rider, Izrin Ashrafi, said the driver apologized but he feels an apology is insufficient as lives were at risk. Police have detained the female driver and are investigating under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
-
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.
-
Motorcyclist injured after hitting cable hanging from MRT viaduct
A motorcyclist was injured and several vehicles damaged after a grounding cable from the MRT viaduct hung down between Sri Raya and Bandar Tun Hussein Onn stations early this morning. Rapid KL believes the cable was cut and possibly stolen, and has launched an investigation.
-
Rapid KL Probes Suspected Cable Theft After MRT Grounding Cable Falls Onto Road
A suspected cable theft caused a grounding cable from the MRT viaduct to fall onto a road between Sri Raya and Bandar Tun Hussein Onn stations, damaging vehicles and injuring a motorcyclist. Rapid KL is investigating and has removed the cable, while MRT services continue to operate normally.
-
One house destroyed, three damaged in fire on Jalan Dato Keramat
A fire on Jalan Dato Keramat in Kuala Lumpur early this morning destroyed one house and damaged three others. Firefighters from four stations responded, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
-
Man living alone found dead
A man living alone was found dead at his home in Cheras. Police received a report at 6:42 pm and classified the case as sudden death (SDR) with no criminal elements found.
-
Driver pressing accelerator causes car to crash through wall, damaging five other vehicles
A car crashed through a concrete wall of a parking structure at Merdeka Villa in Ampang, causing the wall to collapse onto five other vehicles. The 42-year-old driver lost control after pressing the accelerator pedal, but no injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident as driver negligence.
-
Second suspect in Sri Petaling cable theft remanded seven days
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a second suspect in connection with a cable theft in Sri Petaling. The 32-year-old driver of a Ford Ranger was remanded for seven days after a chase that ended in a crash on Jalan Hang Tuah 4.
-
Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing teenager's death
A 41-year-old ambulance driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Jasin to reckless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the Ayer Merbau traffic light junction in Jasin on 26 August 2026. The court set bail at RM3,000 and suspended his license.
-
UTC Pudu passport cover spat a misunderstanding, says lawyer
A lawyer says a viral dispute over an allegedly stolen passport cover at the UTC Pudu Immigration counter in Kuala Lumpur was a misunderstanding. His client, a first-time passport applicant, claims she accidentally took the cover. Police are investigating the case.
-
Five men arrested for brawl in front of entertainment outlet
Five local men aged between 19 and 30 were arrested for allegedly being involved in a brawl in front of an entertainment outlet in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. The fight, which went viral, stemmed from a misunderstanding inside a nightclub. Police have opened an investigation under several sections of the Penal Code, including attempted murder.