Crime & Safety news in Mahkamah Majistret Batu Gajah
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Two men charged with cheating, pawning non-genuine gold
Two men were charged at the Magistrate's Court in Batu Gajah for allegedly cheating two pawnshops by pawning items they claimed were pure gold. One pleaded guilty, while the other claimed trial. The court set bail and scheduled the next mention for October 12.
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Police detain four men suspected of breaking into factory
Police in Batu Gajah arrested four local men suspected of breaking into a factory in the Pengkalan 3 Industrial Area, Pusing, last Sunday. The arrests followed a patrol that spotted two men acting suspiciously at the factory; all four were remanded at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court.
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Man in Ultraman costume detained at Perak National Day celebration
A man in an Ultraman costume with a psychiatric history was detained by police near the main stage of the state-level National Day celebration in Ipoh, Perak. Police said he caused no disturbance but was behaving suspiciously, and he will be referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta.
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Police search for driver who let children ride through car sunroof
Perak police are searching for a driver who allowed two children to climb through the sunroof of a moving car on the Meru-Jelapang highway. The investigation began after a video of the incident was found on Facebook. Ipoh police chief Najib Hamza urged anyone with information to contact the police.
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Police investigate two children sitting on roof of moving MPV
Police in Ipoh are investigating a viral video showing two children sitting on the roof of a moving Toyota Alphard MPV on Jalan Meru-Jelapang. The vehicle owner has been identified, and police are looking for the driver. The case is being investigated under Section 33 of the Child Act 2001.
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Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh
A fire at a plastics factory in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring a 42-year-old man. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.
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Police raid four Bitcoin mines, seize 168 machines
Police in Perak conducted raids on illegal Bitcoin mining operations in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, seizing 168 mining machines and arresting one man. The raids were carried out with cooperation from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
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Vacant houses turned into mining farms! Police uncover Bitcoin mining syndicate breaking into empty premises to install rigs
Police in Perak conducted four raids on National Day in Sungai Siput and Seri Iskandar, dismantling Bitcoin mining operations that stole electricity. They seized 168 mining machines worth about RM500,000 and arrested a 39-year-old man. The syndicate targeted vacant premises whose owners often work in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor.
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Police seize 168 bitcoin mining units in Perak
Police in Perak conducted raids in Sungai Siput and Sri Iskandar, seizing 168 bitcoin mining units and arresting a suspect with eight prior criminal records. The operation, with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, targeted abandoned premises used for illegal mining and electricity theft.
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Tragedy at tourist spot: 3-year-old boy falls from bridge and dies while holding father's hand
A 3-year-old boy, Abdul Rafi Abdul Halim, died after falling from the Victoria Bridge in Enggor, near Kuala Kangsar, Perak, while on a family trip. He was walking with his father when he slipped and fell about 5 meters to the road below. The Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council has temporarily closed the bridge with barriers for public safety.
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Boy dies falling from Victoria Bridge: Police open investigation under Child Act
A three-year-old boy died after falling five meters from the Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Sungai Siput, Perak, on Monday. Police have opened an investigation under the Child Act 2001 for possible neglect, though initial witness statements suggest the child fell into a hole while walking.
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Victoria Bridge incident: Father speaks on losing youngest son a year after eldest daughter
A three-year-old boy died after falling from the Victoria Bridge in Perak. His father, still grieving the loss of his eldest daughter last year, spoke about the tragedy and called for better maintenance of old structures.
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Perak police launch investigations over toddler’s fatal fall at Victoria Bridge
A three-year-old boy died after falling through a gap in the historic Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar. Police have opened two investigation papers, and the local council has closed the bridge's steel section pending safety repairs.
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MSOSH Calls For Safety Audit After Toddler's Death At Victoria Bridge
A three-year-old boy died after falling from Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar. MSOSH has called for a comprehensive safety audit of the site and other heritage attractions nationwide.
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Victoria Bridge access partly closed after child's fatal fall
The Victoria Bridge tourist attraction near Enggor in Sungai Siput, Perak, was temporarily closed after a three-year-old boy fell five metres to his death. The Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council restricted access to the iron structure and is seeking funds for safety improvements.
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Three-year-old boy dies after falling from Victoria Bridge
A three-year-old boy died after falling through a hole in Victoria Bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar, while on holiday with his family. The child was pronounced dead at Kuala Kangsar Hospital.
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Bus hits PLUS barrier: Driver drowsy due to heart medication - Police
A bus crashed into the central divider of the PLUS highway at KM 328.3 between Bidor and Tapah, Perak. Police said the driver, who was on a journey from Kajang to Kulim without passengers, fell asleep due to the influence of heart medication. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment.
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Bus driver filmed driving erratically was drowsy from heart medication
A bus driver was found to have been drowsy from heart medication after his empty bus crashed into a divider on the North-South Expressway near Tapah, Perak. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment and the case is being investigated under road traffic rules.
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Woman found in bag in Sungai Perak was bound before being dumped – Police
Police believe the woman found in a bag in Sungai Perak near Lembah Jetty, Kuala Kangsar, on Aug 14 was bound and had her face covered before being thrown into the river. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim's identity is still unknown and forensic results are pending. In a separate matter, he said police will investigate allegations of online gambling at several premises in Taiping.
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Difficulty identifying woman's body in suitcase, police yet to trace suspect
Police in Perak are struggling to identify a woman's body found in a suitcase in Sungai Perak near Jambatan Sayong, Kuala Kangsar, last month. They believe she is not a Malaysian citizen and are awaiting forensic results to determine the motive and find the suspect.