Crime & Safety news in Sungai Batu
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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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Young mother pleads guilty to illegally transferring baby's custody
A 24-year-old mother, S. Kelsi, pleaded guilty in the Sungai Petani Sessions Court to illegally transferring custody of her 12-day-old baby for RM17,300 at a private hospital between August 18 and 21. She also admitted to illegally possessing another woman's MyKad. Sentencing is set for October 5.
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Woman charged with selling baby for RM17,300
A 24-year-old woman was charged at the Sessions Court in Sungai Petani for allegedly selling a baby boy for RM17,300. She pleaded guilty, and the court set October 5 for sentencing. In a separate proceeding, she also pleaded guilty to possessing another woman's identity card.
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Police find trader's stolen Mercedes, safe still missing
Police have recovered the Mercedes belonging to a trader that was stolen during a house break-in at Tikam Batu, Sungai Petani. The car was found in Merbok, but the safe that was also stolen has not yet been found.
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Businessman loses safe, Mercedes in RM550,000 break-in
A businessman's house in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into, with losses of about RM550,000 including a safe and a Mercedes. No arrests have been made yet.
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Safe, Mercedes stolen by robbers, businessman loses RM550,000
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah, lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. The suspects made off with a safe and a Mercedes Benz. Police are investigating the case under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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Businessman loses RM550,000, safe and Mercedes stolen
A businessman in Sungai Petani, Kedah lost approximately RM550,000 after his home in Taman Seri Jenaris, Tikam Batu was broken into. A safe and a Mercedes car were stolen in the early morning incident, which the victim discovered upon returning home at noon. Police are investigating based on public information about three suspects.