Crime & Safety news in Kepong
24 stories within reach of Kepong, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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KL police say personal grudge behind petrol attack on woman at Kepong lottery outlet
Police in Kuala Lumpur believe a personal grudge motivated a petrol attack on a woman at a lottery outlet in Kepong. The suspect is being sought, and the victim is receiving treatment. The case is under investigation.
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Police arrest man suspected of setting 62-year-old Kepong lottery shop worker on fire
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the August 9 attack on a 62-year-old woman at a lottery shop in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. The woman was set on fire, and the arrest marks a significant development in the case.
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Man douses elderly number forecast operator with petrol and sets her on fire in Kepong
Police have launched a special operation to find a man who attacked an elderly woman with petrol and fire in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. The victim, a number forecast operator, was injured and is being treated. Authorities seek public help to locate the suspect.
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Kepong MP offers RM5,000 reward after woman set on fire in brutal petrol station attack
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has announced a RM5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the attacker who set a woman on fire at a petrol station in Kepong. The incident has prompted a police investigation and public concern.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 found him guilty of the offence, which involved deceiving a victim.
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Police hunt foreign man after viral video shows molestation of girl in Sungai Buloh
Police in Sungai Buloh are searching for a foreign man suspected of molesting an 11-year-old girl, after a viral video showed the incident. The case is being investigated under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act.
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Cops suspect murder after man found dead in ditch in Sg Buloh
An unidentified man was found dead in a ditch in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, on Aug 29. Police have classified the case as murder after a post-mortem revealed criminal elements caused the death. Authorities are working to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Police: Four masked suspects break into Sungai Buloh home, make off with RM35,000 worth of valuables
Police are investigating a burglary in Sungai Buloh where four masked suspects broke into a home and stole valuables worth RM35,000.
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Three squatter homes razed in Sentul blaze, 26-year-old man treated for burn injuries
A fire in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, destroyed three squatter homes and left a 26-year-old man with burns to his body and legs. The man was treated at the scene by medical personnel. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Indonesian maid jailed four years for neglect that led to toddler’s drowning in Sentul pool
An Indonesian domestic helper was sentenced to four years in jail by the Sessions Court for neglecting a toddler who drowned in a pool in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
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Unidentified man found dead in Sungai Buloh drain, case classified as murder
Police in Sungai Buloh discovered the body of an unidentified man in a drain and have classified the case as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The victim, described as fair-skinned and bald, had no identification documents. Police are appealing for public assistance to identify the deceased and find the perpetrators.
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Unidentified body found in drain, police suspect murder
The body of an unidentified man was found in a drain in Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh. Police suspect murder and have classified the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The victim is described as fair-skinned, bald, 170cm tall, and weighing 50kg.
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Man's body believed to be murder victim found in drain
Police discovered the body of an unidentified man in a drain in Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh. The post-mortem indicated criminal elements, and the case is being investigated as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Authorities seek public help to identify the victim.
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Body Found in Drain Believed to Be Murder Victim
Police found an unidentified man's body in a drain in Sungai Buloh, with post-mortem revealing criminal elements. The case is classified as murder under Section 302, and police seek public help to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Bald man's body found in drain
Police in Sungai Buloh found the body of an unidentified bald man in a drain, believed to be a murder victim. The post-mortem revealed criminal elements, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Police are appealing for public information to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Man arrested in Chow Kit hotel over Quran burning, theft investigations
Police arrested a man at a hotel in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday to assist investigations into Quran burning and theft.
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Private college student dies after fall from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak
An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium converted into a student hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police classified the case as sudden death and are continuing investigations.
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College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium
An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police have classified the case as sudden death and are investigating.
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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.
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Murder trial begins for 15-year-old accused of fatally stabbing schoolmate in Bandar Utama
The murder trial has begun for a 15-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing his 16-year-old schoolmate in Bandar Utama. The case is being heard in court, with the prosecution outlining its case against the teenager.
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Duta Enclave: RM1.39 Million Compensation to Semantan More Than Sufficient
The High Court was told that the RM1.39 million compensation paid by the Malaysian government in 1956 for the acquisition of 263.272 acres of land known as Duta Enclave was more than sufficient. A government valuation expert testified that the market value of the land at the time was RM875,000, which is lower than the amount already paid.