Crime & Safety news in Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Selangor
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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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Police Hunt 10 Men Over Fatal Fight, Machete Attack in Shah Alam
Police are searching for 10 men to assist in investigations into two separate fights in Shah Alam last month. One incident in Taman Alam Megah led to the death of a 23-year-old man, while another in Taman Sri Muda involved a machete attack. Raids have led to 21 arrests so far.
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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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12 men charged over two group fights in Shah Alam, one fatal
Selangor police have arrested and charged 12 local men over two separate group fights in Shah Alam that left one man dead and another injured. The first case involves a death in Taman Alam Megah, while the second involves a serious injury in Sri Muda.
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DBKL issues two compounds to biryani shop in Jalan Bendahara
DBKL has issued two compound notices to a food premises on Jalan Bendahara, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The action follows a viral claim that the premises was owned by a Bangladeshi national and operated on a parking lot. An investigation found the premises is owned by a Malaysian and has a valid license, but it employed foreign workers without permits and had additional structures without authorization.
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Appeals court cuts Puchong businessman's jail term for assaulting wife to 5 years
The High Court in Shah Alam reduced a businessman's 16-year jail sentence for assaulting his wife to five years, calling the original term 'extremely excessive'. The court also set aside the caning, ruling that the relevant penal code sections do not provide for it. The assault took place at the couple's home in Puchong four years ago.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Police seek help to find 74-year-old woman missing in USJ 19
A 74-year-old woman has been reported missing from her home at Rhythm Avenue, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya since August 31. Police are appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts.
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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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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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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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All injured guests discharged from hospital after roller coaster mishap
All 22 visitors hospitalized after a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon have been discharged. The attraction remains closed while investigations continue.
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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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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster remains closed as probe continues
The roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya remains closed following an Aug 22 incident that injured ten people. Sunway Theme Parks says it is cooperating with authorities and that all affected guests have been discharged.