Crime & Safety news in Klang Valley
24 stories within reach of Klang Valley, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Infant injured as Toyota Alphard and Hilux collide in Seri Kembangan, two adults hurt
A five-month-old boy suffered facial injuries and two adults were hurt in a collision between a Toyota Alphard and a Hilux in Seri Kembangan. The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment.
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MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out
Exhibition Hall A at MAEPS in Serdang was temporarily closed after a smoke incident, prompting visitor evacuation and safety checks. The closure was precautionary, and operations resumed after authorities ensured the area was safe.
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More than 2,300 police deployed for National Day celebrations in Putrajaya
Police have deployed 2,354 personnel to ensure security and order during the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya. The deployment covers various locations and aims to facilitate a safe event for attendees.
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Wisma Putra: Two Malaysians found safe after Nepal floods, 55 remain unreachable
Two Malaysians reported missing after flash floods and landslides in Nepal have been found safe, while 55 others remain unreachable. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) is coordinating with authorities to locate the remaining individuals.
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Malaysian Fire Dept ready to deploy specialist rescue team to Nepal as nine hikers remain uncontactable
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department is prepared to send its specialist rescue team to Nepal to assist in locating nine hikers who have lost contact. The team is on standby for deployment pending official approval.
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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a former Tabung Haji chairman and a former Treasury secretary-general in connection with findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI). The arrests took place in Putrajaya, highlighting ongoing corruption investigations into the management of Tabung Haji.
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Top court upholds acquittal of Perak man accused of killing dad, says no defence needed on insanity grounds
The Federal Court upheld the acquittal of a 55-year-old Perak man accused of killing his father, ruling that his defence of insanity was not required. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
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Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping loses libel appeal against CM Chow Kon Yeow, ordered to pay RM50,000
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's dismissal of Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping's libel appeal against Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, ordering him to pay RM50,000 in costs. The ruling affirms the earlier decision in favor of Chow.
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Bentley owner wins RM900,000 payout after Kelana Jaya crash, Appeals Court rejects staged-accident claim
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya upheld a High Court decision ordering an insurance company to pay RM900,000 to a Bentley owner whose car was damaged in a crash in Kelana Jaya. The court rejected the insurer's claim that the accident was staged.
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One year after son's attack, Rafizi decries threats, says case 'died off' unresolved
A year after his son was attacked in Putrajaya, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says the case remains unresolved and he has faced threats. He criticizes the lack of progress and calls for justice.
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Appeal backfires as man’s sentence for causing two-month-old daughter’s death raised to 30 years
A man's appeal for a shorter sentence for causing the death of his two-month-old daughter backfired, with the court increasing his sentence to 30 years. The case was heard in Putrajaya.
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Immigration Dept arrests Pakistani man over alleged use of official logo, warning lights on vehicle
The Immigration Department arrested a Pakistani man in Putrajaya for allegedly using the department's official logo and warning lights on his vehicle. The arrest was made by immigration enforcement officers, and the man is being investigated for impersonating an officer.
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IRB raids premises, investigates individuals named in Tabung Haji RCI report
The Inland Revenue Board has opened investigations into individuals identified in the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, with raids uncovering discrepancies. The probe is part of follow-up actions on the RCI's findings.
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MACC remands three more over alleged RM450,000 misuse of penalty payments
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a five-day remand order against three more individuals in connection with the alleged misuse of RM450,000 in penalty payments. The investigation is ongoing.
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MACC detains former estate manager over RM8m rubber sapling supply probe linked to Tabung Haji RCI
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former estate manager of a rubber sapling supply company in the Klang Valley in connection with an investigation into an RM8 million supply probe linked to the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry. The detention is part of a broader corruption investigation.
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MACC arrests five more immigration officers over alleged MyIMMs hacking
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five more immigration officers in connection with the alleged hacking of the MyIMMs system, bringing the total to 12. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the breach.
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Falling pole kills woman trying to stop fleeing driver in Bandar Mahkota food court
A 47-year-old woman was killed instantly when a falling pole struck her during a chaotic attempt to stop a fleeing driver at a food court in Bandar Mahkota, Kajang. The incident occurred on August 22, and police are investigating.
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Four suspects remanded after 29-year-old slashed with sharp weapons in brutal Kajang roadside attack
Four men were remanded for four days after a 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a roadside attack with sharp weapons in Kajang. Police arrested the suspects, who have criminal and drug records, and are investigating under attempted murder and rioting charges. One suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Former Tabung Haji CEO arrives at Putrajaya court for remand in RCI probe
A former CEO of Lembaga Tabung Haji has arrived at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court for a remand hearing related to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) probe into the pilgrimage fund. The remand is part of an ongoing investigation into the fund's affairs.
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Two cyclists die in Putrajaya after vehicle hits them while changing lanes, say police
Two cyclists were killed in Putrajaya after a vehicle hit them while changing lanes on Jalan Persiaran Selatan. Police confirmed the incident and are investigating.
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MACC detains former estate manager over RM8m rubber sapling supply probe
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former estate manager of a rubber sapling supply company in the Klang Valley in connection with an investigation into an RM8 million supply probe. The detention is part of a larger corruption investigation.
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Teen beaten for refusing to join gang
A 15-year-old boy was assaulted by five teenagers at a condominium in Bukit Jalil after declining to join their gang. He was treated at a hospital, and police arrested the suspects in Cheras.
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Police fire several shots before arresting cable theft suspect
Police in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, fired several shots to arrest a cable theft suspect after the vehicle he was in tried to flee a police inspection. The suspect was arrested and the incident is under investigation.
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PDRM raids Puchong diesel syndicate, makes RM919,022 seizure
Police raided a syndicate in Puchong involved in misappropriating subsidised diesel, seizing items worth RM919,022. The operation targeted illegal diversion of subsidised fuel, a crime affecting Malaysia's subsidy system.