Crime & Safety news in Taipei
24 stories within reach of Taipei, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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KL police say personal grudge behind petrol attack on woman at Kepong lottery outlet
Police in Kuala Lumpur believe a personal grudge motivated a petrol attack on a woman at a lottery outlet in Kepong. The suspect is being sought, and the victim is receiving treatment. The case is under investigation.
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Police arrest man suspected of setting 62-year-old Kepong lottery shop worker on fire
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the August 9 attack on a 62-year-old woman at a lottery shop in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. The woman was set on fire, and the arrest marks a significant development in the case.
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Man douses elderly number forecast operator with petrol and sets her on fire in Kepong
Police have launched a special operation to find a man who attacked an elderly woman with petrol and fire in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. The victim, a number forecast operator, was injured and is being treated. Authorities seek public help to locate the suspect.
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Kepong MP offers RM5,000 reward after woman set on fire in brutal petrol station attack
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has announced a RM5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the attacker who set a woman on fire at a petrol station in Kepong. The incident has prompted a police investigation and public concern.
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Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds
A Segambut jogger who fractured his spine while defending himself against a neighbour's two German Shepherds has been awarded nearly RM250,000 in damages. The court ruled the dog owner liable for the injuries sustained during the attack.
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Police: RM260,000 in alleged love scam losses cited in Desa ParkCity murder-suicide note
A 48-year-old man in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur, allegedly murdered his wife and two children before committing suicide, leaving a note citing RM260,000 in losses from a love scam. Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide linked to the scam.
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Family of four including two young kids found dead in Desa ParkCity home
Four family members, including two young children, were found dead in a residential unit in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Man jailed three months, fined RM400 for impersonating MACC officer
An unemployed man was sentenced to three months' jail and fined RM400 by the Selayang Magistrate's Court for impersonating a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer. The court found him guilty of the offence, which involved deceiving a victim.
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Three squatter homes razed in Sentul blaze, 26-year-old man treated for burn injuries
A fire in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, destroyed three squatter homes and left a 26-year-old man with burns to his body and legs. The man was treated at the scene by medical personnel. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Indonesian maid jailed four years for neglect that led to toddler’s drowning in Sentul pool
An Indonesian domestic helper was sentenced to four years in jail by the Sessions Court for neglecting a toddler who drowned in a pool in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
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Man arrested in Chow Kit hotel over Quran burning, theft investigations
Police arrested a man at a hotel in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday to assist investigations into Quran burning and theft.
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Private college student dies after fall from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak
An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium converted into a student hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police classified the case as sudden death and are continuing investigations.
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College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium
An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police have classified the case as sudden death and are investigating.
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College student falls to death from 22nd floor of Setapak condo
A college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak. CCTV footage showed the first-semester victim returning to his unit at 7.07am before the incident.
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Police hunt foreign man after viral video shows molestation of girl in Sungai Buloh
Police in Sungai Buloh are searching for a foreign man suspected of molesting an 11-year-old girl, after a viral video showed the incident. The case is being investigated under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act.
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Cops suspect murder after man found dead in ditch in Sg Buloh
An unidentified man was found dead in a ditch in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, on Aug 29. Police have classified the case as murder after a post-mortem revealed criminal elements caused the death. Authorities are working to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Police: Four masked suspects break into Sungai Buloh home, make off with RM35,000 worth of valuables
Police are investigating a burglary in Sungai Buloh where four masked suspects broke into a home and stole valuables worth RM35,000.
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Caprice defamation case to proceed after mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad 'Baddestcoach' Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram. The next case management is scheduled for September 7.
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Murad Zaidi's defamation suit against Caprice heads to trial as mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram, and a consent order was previously recorded for removal of the statements.
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Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a serial cable thief after a 30-minute car chase. The suspect was apprehended, while a second suspect, the driver, managed to flee the scene.
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'Wanted' man arrested after 30-minute chase, 6 shots fired
A cable theft suspect with 37 prior records was arrested after a 30-minute chase from the Awan Besar toll plaza on the KESAS Highway to Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Six shots were fired during the incident.
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Lawyer seeks reduced sentence for Malaysian fraud victim jailed in Japan
The lawyer for a 24-year-old Malaysian sentenced to four years in prison in Japan will return to Japan for an appeal hearing to seek a reduced sentence. The appeal is on behalf of the fraud victim's family.
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Fashion designer Rizalman says adopted son stable but under close monitoring after being dragged by lorry
Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim reports that his adopted son Umar Nail is in stable condition but remains under close medical monitoring after being dragged by a lorry. The incident occurred recently, and the family is grateful for the support received.
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Immigration to seek Thai details on syndicate trafficking China nationals from Cambodia into Malaysia
The Immigration Department of Malaysia will collaborate with Thai authorities to gather detailed information about a syndicate trafficking Chinese nationals from Cambodia into Malaysia. The move aims to enhance cross-border cooperation and combat human trafficking.