Crime & Safety news in Shah Alam Magistrates Court Shah Alam Selangor
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Activist arrested for sedition over posts on temple demolition protest
A 55-year-old activist was arrested in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, for allegedly posting seditious content on social media related to a protest over the demolition of an Hindu temple in Kangar. The Kangar police chief said the activist was remanded for two days and is being investigated under the Sedition Act and for misuse of internet facilities.
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Appeal dismissed: Death sentence upheld for disabled man who killed family of four in Tanjung Sepat
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has upheld the death sentence for Kang Chang Heng, 47, who was found guilty of murdering a family of four, including two children, in a fire in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor in 2017. The three-judge panel dismissed his appeal against the conviction and sentence handed down by the Shah Alam High Court.
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Taman Alam Mega murder: 8 charged in Shah Alam court over gang killing
Eight people, including two alleged gang members, were charged in the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court today over the murder of a 23-year-old man in Taman Alam Mega last month. The accused were charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code read with Section 149. The court denied bail and set October 13 for the next mention.
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Court rejects Maju Holdings director and wife's bid for discharge without acquittal
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed an application by Maju Holdings director Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed and his wife for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on charges of criminal breach of trust and money laundering. The court ordered the prosecution to submit a list of witnesses and set November 20 for further case management. Abu Sahid faces charges of misappropriating over RM458.5 million and money laundering, while his wife is charged with receiving proceeds from unlawful activities.
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Eight men, including two brothers, charged with murder over Shah Alam brawl
Eight men, including two brothers, were charged in the Shah Alam magistrates' court with murdering a 23-year-old man during a brawl at Taman Alam Megah last month. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the High Court's jurisdiction, and bail was denied. The court set Oct 13 for mention.
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Eight charged with murder over fatal Taman Alam Megah brawl
Eight men, including two alleged secret society members, were charged at the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court with the murder of a man during a brawl in Taman Alam Megah on August 25. The accused were charged under Section 149 of the Penal Code, and no plea was recorded as the case falls under the High Court's jurisdiction. The court denied bail and set October 13 for mention.
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Activist arrested in Petaling Jaya for sedition over Kangar temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was arrested in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, yesterday and remanded for two days starting today. The arrest is linked to TikTok posts suspected of inciting the public over the demolition of a temple in Kangar on August 22. Police received 14 reports about the posts, and the case is being investigated under the Sedition Act 1948.
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Court rejects DNAA bid in RM452m CBT, laundering case against Maju Holdings director and wife
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed a discharge application in the CBT and money laundering case against Maju Holdings director Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed and his wife. The court ruled that a discharge not amounting to an acquittal was not relevant and set a new mention date for November 20 to fix a trial date. The charges are linked to the proposed MEX II Highway project.
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Appeals court upholds death sentence in 2017 Tanjung Sepat fire murders
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya upheld the death sentence of Kang Chang Heng for murdering four members of his girlfriend's family in a fire at their home in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor, in 2017. The court also upheld a nine-year jail sentence for causing injury to an 11-year-old survivor.
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Activist remanded for two days over social media posts on temple demolition protest
A 55-year-old activist was arrested in Petaling Jaya and remanded for two days over social media posts related to a planned gathering at a Hindu temple site in Kangar. The gathering was seen as a response to the temple's demolition by authorities on Aug 20. Police are investigating the case for sedition and improper use of network facilities.
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Appeal dismissed: Deaf-mute man to hang for killing four in Tanjung Sepat fire
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence for Kang Chang Heng, 47, convicted of murdering four family members in a fire at Tanjung Sepat, Selangor in 2017. The three-judge panel unanimously rejected his appeal, calling the killings serious and cruel.
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Couple in Serdang lose RM60,000 to fake e-commerce agent scam
A Chinese national woman and her Malaysian husband in Serdang lost over RM60,000 after falling for a scam offering work as e-commerce platform agents. The victim had to front payments for orders and even borrowed from loan sharks, but was unable to withdraw promised profits. A police report has been filed.
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Eight men, including two brothers, charged with murder in Shah Alam gang fight
Eight men, including two brothers believed to be gang members, were charged in the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court with murdering a man in a fight at Taman Alam Megah on August 25. The victim, Ganesan, 23, died in the incident, which police suspect was caused by a turf war between two gangs. The court set October 13 for the next mention and denied bail.
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Court of Appeal upholds death sentence for deaf-mute man in 2017 quadruple murder
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has upheld the death sentence for Kang Cheng Heng, a deaf-mute man convicted of murdering his girlfriend's parents and two nephews in Tanjung Sepat in 2017. The court dismissed his appeal, stating the severity of the crime warranted the death penalty. Kang was also sentenced to nine years for injuring a surviving nephew.
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KPF members protest in KL over delayed share redemption payments since 2023
More than 30 members of Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia (KPF) staged a demonstration and hunger strike in Kuala Lumpur over delayed share redemption payments. Members say they have been waiting since 2023 and are seeking the Prime Minister's intervention to resolve the issue affecting over 9,000 people nationwide.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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Customs seize 722kg of drugs worth RM43 million in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. The drugs were believed to be imported from Spain and the Netherlands, with Malaysia used as a transit point by the syndicate.
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IT officer in Bangsar South loses RM20,000 in SPayLater scam
A 28-year-old IT officer in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, lost RM20,000 after falling for an SPayLater cash-out offer seen on TikTok. Brickfields district police confirmed the incident on September 1 and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Over 20 old graves and artifacts found on Taman Bukit Jati hill slope, Klang
Residents of Taman Bukit Jati in Klang claim there are over 20 old graves and artifacts such as swords on an undeveloped hill slope. The discovery includes mystical incidents reported during a road construction project in 1996. Residents suspect the area may have been a pre-independence workers' burial site.
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Eight people, including two brothers, charged with murder in Shah Alam
Eight individuals, including two brothers, were charged in the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court with murdering a 23-year-old man on August 25. The incident occurred on Jalan Mandolin 33/5, Taman Alam Megah, and the court has set October 13 for the post-mortem report.
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Customs seize RM42.82 million drugs in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. Malaysia is being used as a transit point by international drug syndicates.
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Customs seizes RM43m drugs in four Selangor operations
The Customs Department seized nearly RM43 million worth of drugs in four separate operations in Selangor in July. The largest haul was 505.6kg of ketamine found in a Shah Alam warehouse, with other seizures in Klang and Ampang. Authorities believe syndicates are using Malaysia as a transit point for drug trafficking.
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Appeals court grants Najib and son stay in bankruptcy case over tax arrears
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak and his son Nazifuddin a stay of bankruptcy proceedings against them. The stay was granted pending their appeals to the Special Commissioners of Income Tax against tax assessments from the Inland Revenue Board, which is seeking RM1.69 billion from Najib and RM37.6 million from his son.
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Man who provoked crowd at Putrajaya National Day event: police await DPP instructions
Police have referred the investigation paper on a man accused of causing a disturbance at the National Day celebrations in Dataran Putrajaya to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. The suspect, a 30-year-old cook, tested positive for THC and turned himself in. Police have recorded statements from seven witnesses.