Crime & Safety news in Putrajaya
20 stories within reach of Putrajaya, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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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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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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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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Selangor MB says waiting for police technical report on Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident that hurt 10
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari stated that the state government is awaiting a technical report from police regarding the Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident that injured 10 people. He emphasized that the matter is being taken seriously and that safety measures will be reviewed once the report is received.
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Subang Jaya police open investigation into viral Facebook claim against officers
Police in Subang Jaya have launched an investigation into a viral Facebook post making allegations against officers. The probe aims to determine the validity of the claims and take appropriate action.
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Driver trapped, suffers broken arm in four-vehicle crash on Subang route towards Federal Highway
A driver was trapped and suffered a broken arm in a four-vehicle crash on the Subang route towards Federal Highway in Kuala Lumpur. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the injured driver was extricated from the vehicle.
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Police probe viral video of headscarves with incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns in Subang Jaya
Police in Subang Jaya are investigating a viral video showing headscarves with incomplete Jalur Gemilang patterns being sold. The video sparked public concern over the misuse of the national flag. Authorities have confirmed they are looking into the matter.
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Three-year-old's gold necklace snatched at Nilai food festival, police probe RM2,900 theft
A three-year-old girl's gold necklace, valued at RM2,900, was snatched at a food festival in Nilai. The police have opened an investigation into the theft.
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Former warehouse worker held over break-in at old workplace
A former warehouse worker was arrested for breaking into his former workplace in Cheras. Police arrested him less than 12 hours later at an apartment in Puchong, seizing stolen items and evidence. He is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for house-breaking.
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Former employee arrested for warehouse break-in
A former employee of an electrical supplier warehouse in Kuala Lumpur was arrested less than 12 hours after allegedly breaking into the warehouse on August 24. Police, acting on a report and CCTV footage, detained the 30-year-old local man at an apartment in Puchong and seized evidence including a cash box and a mobile phone. The suspect, who had no prior criminal record, is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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Snatch thieves fail to grab woman’s handbag, but rip RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist outside Cheras home
Two men on a motorcycle attempted to snatch a woman's handbag outside her home in Cheras but failed, then ripped a RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist and fled. The victim was not injured, and police are investigating under Section 395 of the Penal Code.
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After ex-PM Ismail Sabri, MACC says ex-minister to be charged with corruption tomorrow
A former federal minister will be charged with corruption in the Sessions Court tomorrow, following the recent charge against ex-PM Ismail Sabri. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed the upcoming charge.
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Police hunt driver after man killed while crossing Shah Alam road
A 45-year-old Bangladeshi man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam. The driver fled the scene and police are investigating under the Road Transport Act. Authorities are appealing for witnesses.