Crime & Safety news in Kangar Perlis
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Man who threw cigarette butt gets arrest warrant, then community service in Perlis
A self-employed man in Perlis was issued an arrest warrant after skipping three court summonses over a discarded cigarette butt, and was later ordered to perform community service. He was one of four people given community service orders for the offence in the state, and on the day only he turned up to start cleaning roads and drains around Dataran Sena. SWCorp said 655 notices of offence had been issued in Perlis as of Sept 13, all for discarding cigarette butts.
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Perlis municipal council has liability insurance for two cars damaged by fallen tree in Taman Sena
The Perlis Municipal Council (MPNPs) has liability insurance coverage for claims over two private vehicles damaged by a fallen tree in Taman Sena, Kangar. The incident at about 3.30pm yesterday caused no injuries, and cleanup and inspection of at-risk trees are underway.
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Perlis Immigration detains two men, foils migrant smuggling bid near Kuala Perlis
Perlis Immigration detained a 53-year-old local man and a 35-year-old Myanmar national in Ops Kutip around Kuala Perlis at about 3am. A sedan car, mobile phones and documents were seized. The case is being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Missing security guard found dead floating in a drain in Simpang Empat
A 40-year-old security guard reported missing since the day before was found dead floating in a drain near Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Tambun Tulang, Simpang Empat, Kangar. Police said initial investigations found no criminal element and classified the case as sudden death; the man had a history of schizophrenia.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Perlis farmers forced to buy own fertilizer amid Baja 3 delay, yields seen falling
A delay in distributing Baja 3 fertilizer in Perlis has forced farmers like Mohd Noor Hashim to buy alternative supplies at RM70 per bag to save their padi crops. He expects yields to drop by up to 30 percent and income to fall. The MACC has opened an investigation into the delayed supply in the MADA area.
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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 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.