Crime & Safety news in Taman Eng Ann Klang Selangor
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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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Three police reports lodged over Hadi's claim of US offer to topple 2014 government
Three police reports were lodged in Cheras over PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that the US offered help to topple Malaysia's government in 2014. The reports were filed by PKR branch leaders from Bandar Tun Razak, and will be referred to the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters.
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Foreign Woman Arrested in Kajang After Police Chase, Syabu Found
A foreign woman was arrested in Kajang after the car she was in fled a police check and was involved in an accident. Police seized 2.13 grammes of suspected syabu from the vehicle. The male driver escaped, and the woman was also detained for not having valid travel documents.
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Elderly man arrested for burning car in Cheras
A 62-year-old man was arrested by police after allegedly setting fire to a car on Jalan Midah 1, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The suspect is believed to have been hallucinating under the influence of drugs and claimed to have seen a couple engaging in sexual activity inside the vehicle. He has been charged in court under Section 435 of the Penal Code.
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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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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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Bus crashed along Jalan Kepong road
I saw ten cars behind stuck, causing a long queue of traffic congestion.
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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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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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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
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Johor bus crash rescue by passengers wins praise online
A video showing passengers helping each other escape from an overturned express bus on the North-South Expressway in Johor has gone viral. The bus was heading to Singapore when it reportedly lost control and overturned into a drain between Pagoh and Yong Peng. The rescue effort has been widely praised as a display of Malaysian unity.
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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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Immigration Dept launches internal probe into fatal KL crash that killed three
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into its vehicle safety and SOPs following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19. The department's director-general said action will be taken if violations are found. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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Biker says apology not enough after family nearly hit by car on AKLEH; police investigate
A motorcyclist claims a Toyota Vios driver deliberately swerved at him and his family on the AKLEH highway in Kuala Lumpur. The rider, Izrin Ashrafi, said the driver apologized but he feels an apology is insufficient as lives were at risk. Police have detained the female driver and are investigating under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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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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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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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.
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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.