Crime & Safety news in Kuala Nerus
21 stories within reach of Kuala Nerus, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring
A Terengganu court awarded RM359,122.90 to a boy who suffered permanent scarring and skin loss from a botched circumcision at a private clinic in 2023. The court found the clinic negligent and dismissed its defamation suit against the boy's mother.
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Boy awarded RM359,122 for botched circumcision at Terengganu clinic
A Malaysian court awarded RM359,122.90 in damages to a boy who suffered severe injuries from a botched circumcision at a private clinic in Terengganu. The court found the clinic negligent, citing lack of expert evidence to explain the complications. The boy required additional surgery and will live with permanent scarring.
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Predawn blaze claims lives of father and nine-year-old son in Kuala Nerus
A predawn fire in Kampung Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus, claimed the lives of a father and his nine-year-old son. The blaze broke out in their home, and both victims were found deceased at the scene.
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Family awarded RM359,000 over boy's defective circumcision
A sessions court in Kuala Terengganu ordered Hijraa Healthcare Sdn Bhd to pay over RM359,000 in damages to a 10-year-old boy and his family over a defective circumcision procedure. The court found the clinic's doctors negligent, causing severe injury and permanent scarring. The clinic's defamation suit against the mother was dismissed.
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Foot run over by tire while witnessing National Day celebration: Child reported stable, minor injury - Fire Department
A three-year-old boy whose left foot was run over by the tire of a JBPM boat trailer while watching the Terengganu-level National Day 2026 celebration this morning is reported to be stable with only minor injuries.
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Three-year-old boy injured after foot run over by tow vehicle at Terengganu National Day parade
A three-year-old boy sustained an injury to his left foot after it was accidentally run over by a tow vehicle during the National Day parade in Kuala Terengganu on Aug 31. He received medical attention for the injury.
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Excitement to see security assets turns tragic after boy's foot run over by vehicle
A 3-year-old boy's left foot was run over by a vehicle towing a fireboat during the state-level National Day celebrations in Kuala Terengganu, turning his excitement into tragedy.
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3-year-old's foot run over by fire boat vehicle tyre during Merdeka celebration
A three-year-old boy was injured when his left foot was run over by the tyre of a vehicle carrying a fire boat during the National Day celebration in Kuala Terengganu. The incident occurred when the victim was too excited to get a closer look at the security forces' asset display.
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Child injured after foot run over by tow truck tyre
A child was injured in the foot after being run over by a tow truck tyre during the 2026 National Day parade in Kuala Terengganu.
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WhatsApp ‘boss’ scam leaves Terengganu car dealership RM452,000 poorer
A car dealership in Terengganu lost RM452,000 after a clerk was deceived by a WhatsApp scam impersonating the boss. The scam involved fraudulent instructions that led to the transfer of funds.
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Terengganu police call for restraint as residents vent fury after foreigner crime case fuels tensions
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 10 — Police have issued a stern warning to the public not to take the law into their own han...
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‘Taking too long’: Man arrested after allegedly brandishing meat cleaver at delivery rider at Terengganu petrol station
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 10 — Police arrested a man who allegedly acted aggressively and brandished a meat cleaver at...
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Terengganu technician loses RM58,500 in scam promising Indonesia export approval
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 7 — A women technician lost RM58,500 after falling victim to a scam offering to obtain a Foo...
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Terengganu police return 222 seized RXZ motorcycles to owners
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 4 — A total of 222 motorcycles seized during the RXZ Members 8.0 programme last week have be...
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Mother’s desperate attempts to save son fail in Kuala Terengganu fire
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 4 — A mother was overcome with regret after failing to save her son who was trap...
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Prisoner dies in Marang after alleged beating by three inmates over old debt
A male prisoner in Marang, Terengganu, died after allegedly being beaten by three fellow inmates over an old debt. The incident occurred at the local prison, and authorities are investigating.
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Two RXZ motorcycles graze and are hit by SUV, one rider killed and thrown into drain
A motorcyclist died after his bike grazed another motorcycle and was struck by an SUV on the LPT2 highway near Kuala Berang. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and another rider was injured. Police are investigating.
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Police confirm drowning after Tasik Kenyir sightseeing boat hits tree stump, victim trapped underneath
An elderly woman drowned after a sightseeing boat at Tasik Kenyir struck a tree stump and capsized, trapping her underneath. Police confirmed the incident, which occurred in Kuala Berang.
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Man drowns after saving eight-year-old great-nephew from Terengganu river
KUALA BERANG, Aug 2 — A 51-year-old man who went missing after rescuing his eight-year-old great-nephew from Sunga...
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Man who rescued great-nephew from river found drowned
KUALA BERANG, Aug 2 — A 51-year-old man who went missing after rescuing his eight-year-old great-nephew from Sunga...
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Man dies after motorcycle hits fallen tree on Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu road in Setiu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A permanent resident Indonesian man died after his motorcycle crashed into a fallen tree al...