Crime & Safety news in Taman Sentosa Klang Selangor
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Dengkil brawl outside eateries forces shop to close; police await report
A brawl involving at least three men broke out in front of eateries in Pekan Dengkil, Sepang, prompting one shop to close its shutters. A nearby roasted meat shop owner tried to intervene. Sepang police said no report has been lodged yet.
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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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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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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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Court adjourns Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas for settlement talks
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has adjourned the trial of Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas and three others until September 9 to allow for settlement negotiations. Shahrir is suing them over the prosecution of a case involving a RM1 million cheque he received from Najib Razak.
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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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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.