Crime & Safety news in Menara Dbkl 1 Kuala Lumpur
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Immigration Dept probes SOP compliance after fatal KL crash; five escaped detainees recaptured
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into SOP compliance for its vehicles following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur. Its director-general said the police are handling the case, and the driver faces five charges. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
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Immigration Dept launches internal probe into fatal KL crash that killed three
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into its vehicle safety and SOPs following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19. The department's director-general said action will be taken if violations are found. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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Biker says apology not enough after family nearly hit by car on AKLEH; police investigate
A motorcyclist claims a Toyota Vios driver deliberately swerved at him and his family on the AKLEH highway in Kuala Lumpur. The rider, Izrin Ashrafi, said the driver apologized but he feels an apology is insufficient as lives were at risk. Police have detained the female driver and are investigating under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Identity of body found in drain still unknown
Police in Sungai Buloh are still working to identify a man's body, believed to be a murder victim, found in a drain at Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh last Saturday. No arrests have been made yet, and they are awaiting a report from the Chemistry Department.
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Two former THP Bina executives charged with criminal breach of trust
Two former senior executives of THP Bina Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Lembaga Tabung Haji, pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to charges of criminal breach of trust and abetment involving RM72,000 in penalty collections. They were accused of misusing funds collected from a contractor for the Putrajaya Islamic Complex project between 2013 and 2015.
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One house destroyed, three damaged in fire on Jalan Dato Keramat
A fire on Jalan Dato Keramat in Kuala Lumpur early this morning destroyed one house and damaged three others. Firefighters from four stations responded, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
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Foreigners charged with illegally building houses by river in Selayang
An illegal settlement along Sungai Batu in Selayang, occupied by foreigners including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, was exposed. The residents fled upon the arrival of investigators, leaving behind evidence. The Immigration Department has taken note and will discuss with local authorities.
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Beware of 'love scam' tactics, police warn
Kuala Lumpur police have warned the public against the tactics of 'love scam' syndicates that target victims through social media and dating apps. The warning follows the deaths of a family of four in Desa ParkCity on 27 August, which is being investigated for possible links to a love scam.
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Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing teenager's death
A 41-year-old ambulance driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Jasin to reckless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the Ayer Merbau traffic light junction in Jasin on 26 August 2026. The court set bail at RM3,000 and suspended his license.
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UTC Pudu passport cover spat a misunderstanding, says lawyer
A lawyer says a viral dispute over an allegedly stolen passport cover at the UTC Pudu Immigration counter in Kuala Lumpur was a misunderstanding. His client, a first-time passport applicant, claims she accidentally took the cover. Police are investigating the case.
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Family of four tragedy | Deceased woman believed to have fallen for love scam, never filed police report; police still investigating as murder
A family of four was found dead in an apartment in Desa Park City, Kuala Lumpur, on 27 October. Police believe the father killed his wife and two children before jumping to his death. The Kuala Lumpur police chief confirmed the wife had not filed a police report about an alleged love scam, and the case is being investigated as murder.
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Five men arrested for brawl in front of entertainment outlet
Five local men aged between 19 and 30 were arrested for allegedly being involved in a brawl in front of an entertainment outlet in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. The fight, which went viral, stemmed from a misunderstanding inside a nightclub. Police have opened an investigation under several sections of the Penal Code, including attempted murder.
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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.