Crime & Safety news in Kampung Sumpitan
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Lorry driver charged with physical sexual assault of stepdaughter in Kulim
A 33-year-old lorry driver pleaded not guilty at the Kulim Sessions Court to a charge of physical sexual assault against his 17-year-old stepdaughter. The alleged offence took place at a house in Kulim between 3 and 13 October last year, and the court refused bail, setting 22 October for mention.
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Three men arrested, stolen excavator in Lenggong recovered
Police arrested three men suspected of stealing an excavator in Kampung Sumpitan, Lenggong. The suspects, aged 29 to 66, were detained in two raids in Ipoh and Gerik. Police also seized a Mitsubishi ES110 excavator and a mobile phone.
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Suspected gambling premises in Bukit Gantang, Taiping shut after media expose
Premises suspected of running online gambling in Bukit Gantang and Taiping, Perak, have ceased operations following media reports. Residents and local leaders are urging authorities to maintain consistent monitoring to prevent these illegal activities from resuming.
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Mountain guide prioritizes 9-year-old hiker's comfort in Trans Gerah expedition
Mountain guide Shafiee Sidek, 49, said the condition of 9-year-old Ahmad Raef, the youngest hiker in the Trans Gerah expedition, was the group's priority when they were delayed and took over 10 days to exit the jungle. The group of six hikers was brought out safely from Pos Kemar, Gerik, this morning.
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Family and two mountain guides missing on Trans GBB expedition found safe
A family of four and two mountain guides who were reported missing during a Trans GBB (Gerah, Bilah and Bieh) hiking expedition were found safe on Monday. They were found around 4.40 pm and confirmed to be in good condition after being examined at a clinic. The family expressed gratitude to the search and rescue team for their efforts.
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Man Kuda Gang busted: Four suspects arrested in Taiping and Kulim
Police have arrested four suspects believed to be members of the Man Kuda Gang in Taiping, Perak and Kulim, Kedah on August 30. The gang is believed to be involved in 14 robbery and car theft cases across Perak, Kedah and Penang, with losses estimated at RM200,000. Police also seized six stolen cars and various tools, and are still hunting three more suspects.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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SAR team nears six missing hikers after spotting smoke signal near Kem Kulim
Search and rescue teams in Gerik, Perak are approaching the location of six missing hikers after detecting a smoke signal believed to be from the group. The signal was spotted about an hour's walk from Kem Kulim, and 25 personnel are now close to the victims.
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Motorcyclist killed, another injured in crash on North-South Expressway near Taiping
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike skidded and hit a lorry at Kilometer 235.3 of the North-South Expressway near Taiping. Another motorcyclist, aged 29, broke his leg in the incident yesterday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Taiping council to revoke licences of premises running illegal activities
The Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) will revoke the business licences of premises found to be conducting illegal activities. This follows residents' concerns in Bukit Gantang about suspected online gambling operations near a school and mosque.
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SAR for six missing on Mount Gerah uses aerial survey, 59 personnel deployed
The search and rescue operation for six individuals missing during the Trans GGB Expedition on Mount Gerah, Kelantan, is being conducted via aerial survey by a JBPM Mi-17 aircraft. A total of 59 personnel and mountain guides have been deployed in the operation coordinated at the Gerik district police headquarters, with teams entering the area through Pos Kemar and the Trojan Jetty at Tasik Banding.
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Bukit Gantang residents uneasy over online gambling premises near schools, mosques
Residents of Bukit Gantang, Perak, are concerned about the existence of 30 to 40 premises suspected of openly running online gambling activities, including near schools and mosques. UMNO Youth information chief Mohammad Sollehin Mohamad Tajie highlighted the issue after receiving information and conducting his own observations. He urged authorities to take the matter seriously and called for community cooperation in reporting such premises.
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Four men arrested in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar for stealing TM cables
Perak police arrested four men in two separate cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar early yesterday morning for allegedly stealing Telekom Malaysia cables. During the arrests, police seized cables, cable cutters and a car, with estimated losses of RM1,000 in one case.
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Ops Mahir in Perak: 175 foreigners arrested in factory raids
Immigration officers arrested 175 foreign workers during Ops Mahir raids around Bercham and Kanthan, Chemor, Perak, on Wednesday night. Many workers tried to hide among stacked timber and industrial waste bins but were detected. The operation also uncovered suspected use of fake temporary work visit passes.