Crime & Safety news in Petai Belalang Kl Kuala Lumpur
15 stories within reach of Petai Belalang Kl Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase
A suspected cable thief with 37 prior offences was arrested after a 30-minute car chase in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31. Police fired shots during the chase, which ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into another car in Sri Petaling. A 29-year-old man was arrested, while the driver fled.
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Second suspect in Sri Petaling cable theft remanded seven days
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a second suspect in connection with a cable theft in Sri Petaling. The 32-year-old driver of a Ford Ranger was remanded for seven days after a chase that ended in a crash on Jalan Hang Tuah 4.
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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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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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RCI TH: Several individuals to be charged
Several individuals, including a former minister, will be charged in court over the Tabung Haji RCI report. The charges relate to corruption, embezzlement, and abuse of power in various investments and contracts. The SPRM chief commissioner announced the charges in Putrajaya, with court appearances scheduled in Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur.
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Death of four family members in Desa ParkCity: No love scam report filed by victims
Police confirmed that the family of four who died in Desa ParkCity on August 27 had not filed any police report regarding a love scam. The investigation continues under Section 302 of the Penal Code, and post-mortems revealed stab wounds and injuries from a fall.
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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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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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Former TH COO Adi Azuan Expected to Be Charged Tomorrow
Former Lembaga Tabung Haji chief operating officer Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Shah Alam tomorrow. The charge relates to findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into TH, which included alleged misconduct and abuse of power.
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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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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.
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Driver pressing accelerator causes car to crash through wall, damaging five other vehicles
A car crashed through a concrete wall of a parking structure at Merdeka Villa in Ampang, causing the wall to collapse onto five other vehicles. The 42-year-old driver lost control after pressing the accelerator pedal, but no injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident as driver negligence.
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Man remanded after viral video of provocative act at National Day celebration in Putrajaya
A man in his 30s has been remanded for one day in connection with a provocative act at the 69th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. The arrest follows a viral video showing the man attempting to jump over a barrier to enter the seating area. The case is being investigated under several sections of the Penal Code and other acts.
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Man who caused National Day provocation tests positive for drugs
A 30-year-old man surrendered to police in Putrajaya after allegedly provoking a shoving incident at the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. He tested positive for THC and was remanded for one day. Police are investigating under multiple sections including the Dangerous Drugs Act and the Penal Code.
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Police search for man who caused provocation at National Day celebration in Putrajaya
Police are looking for a man who allegedly caused a commotion and provoked people during the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. The incident happened at 5am, and four police reports have been lodged.