Crime & Safety news in Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 5 Bridge Kuala Selangor Selangor
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Perak fire dept suggests reviewing age limit SOP for children on mountain expeditions
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department director suggested that authorities review the standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding age limits for children in strenuous activities and mountain climbing expeditions. This follows the safe rescue of six individuals, including two children, who were reported missing during the Trans Gerah Expedition on Mount Gerah, Kelantan.
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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on LDP near Puchong; police seek Proton Saga driver
A man in his 40s was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) towards Puchong early yesterday morning. Police say a red Proton Saga struck the pedestrian, who was standing in the left lane, and fled the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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Firefighter swims 50m to rescue man who jumped off Kuala Selangor bridge
A 44-year-old man who jumped from the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 5 Bridge in Kuala Selangor was rescued by firefighters on Monday night. A firefighter swam 50 metres from the riverbank to reach the man, who was unharmed and handed over to health personnel and police.
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Police investigate decomposed body found in Bukit Jelutong
Police in Shah Alam are investigating after a decomposed body was found in an overgrown area near Jalan Persiaran Balairong U8, Bukit Jelutong. The deceased is believed to have died more than a week ago, and the case has been classified as a sudden death.
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Fashion designer acquitted of drug trafficking after three years in remand
The Shah Alam High Court has acquitted and discharged fashion designer G Chelvan of a charge of trafficking over 3kg of methamphetamine. Judicial Commissioner Norhisham Ismail ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Chelvan had been in detention at Sungai Buloh Prison since his arrest in March 2023.
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TV station deputy director jailed 6 months, fined RM20,000 for accepting RM28,000 bribes
The Shah Alam Sessions Court sentenced a local television station's deputy director to six months' jail and a RM20,000 fine after finding her guilty of two counts of accepting RM28,000 in bribes seven years ago. The court allowed a stay of execution pending her appeal to the High Court.
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Nursery teacher fined RM800 for hurting autistic boy in Klang
A nursery teacher in Klang was fined RM800 by the Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to causing hurt to a seven-year-old autistic boy. The incident occurred at a special education centre in Taman Sentosa on August 28. The teacher was charged under Section 334 of the Penal Code.
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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster accident probe may take up to four months, says Selangor police
Selangor police say the investigation into the August 22 roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon, which injured 10 visitors, could take another three to four months. Police are waiting for technical reports from several agencies, including DOSH and the Fire and Rescue Department, before concluding the case. The ride remains closed pending the investigation's completion.
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Five injured, including baby, in two-car crash on North-South Expressway near Ulu Bernam
A family of five, including a two-month-old baby, were injured in a two-car crash on the North-South Expressway near Ulu Bernam early yesterday. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said the crash involved a Toyota Camry and a Mazda CX-5, and two people from the Camry fled the scene.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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Bush fire in Taman Eng Ann, Klang extinguished by firefighters
Firefighters extinguished a bush fire in Taman Eng Ann, Klang, on Friday morning. The fire department received a call at 11.05am and the operation was completed by 11.36am. The fire chief also warned that dry weather and strong winds can turn small fires into large ones.
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Suspect in RM36,500 gold chain theft at Batu Caves remanded 4 days
Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a gold chain worth RM36,500 from a jewellery shop in Batu Caves, Selangor. The suspect was detained within 24 hours of a police report filed on September 3. He has been remanded for four days until September 7 for investigation under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
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NKVE structure collapse prompts safety audit call
A structure collapsed on the NKVE highway near Shah Alam, blocking all northbound lanes and causing traffic jams. Community safety group Ikatan Komuniti Selamat chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged for comprehensive and periodic safety audits of all structures along highways.
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NKVE northbound near Shah Alam fully blocked after late-night crash involving gantry
All northbound lanes of the NKVE near Shah Alam were blocked late Tuesday night after an accident involving what appeared to be a fallen overhead gantry and several heavy vehicles. PLUS Malaysia advised motorists to exit at the Setia Alam or Bukit Raja toll plazas and use alternative routes. The cause of the accident and any casualties were not immediately known.
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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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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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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.
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Lorry leaked detergent, rain caused it: Police say road cleaned
Police confirmed that a large amount of foam on a highway was caused by detergent leaked from a lorry on 24 September, which was washed out by rain today. The road was cleaned by 4:58 pm.
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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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Ex-Tabung Haji COO Hospitalized, Court Proceedings Postponed to Sept 24
Court proceedings against a former Tabung Haji COO were postponed to Sept 24 as he is hospitalized at UM Specialist Centre for a heart condition. He faces three corruption charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code, linked to the RCI report on Tabung Haji.
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Fire at wood factory in Klang – delay in extinguishing due to lack of fire hydrants
A major fire broke out at a wood processing factory on Jalan Besar Kapar in Klang, Selangor, early Thursday morning (Sept 3). Firefighters faced challenges due to the lack of fire hydrants at the scene, delaying efforts to control the blaze which affected 80% of the 1.6-hectare complex.
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Fire at plastic warehouses operating without permits: Police shocked to find no fire safety systems
A fire broke out at two plastic recycling warehouses in Section 32, Shah Alam, Selangor, last night, completely destroying them. Firefighters from four stations battled the blaze, and initial investigations revealed the warehouses operated without any fire safety systems. No injuries were reported, and 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.