Crime & Safety news in Taman Titiwangsa
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Police rule out foul play in Kluang fire that killed mother and two sons
Three family members died when a double-storey terrace house in Taman Titiwangsa, Kluang, caught fire last night. Police say initial investigations found no criminal element, and the cause is still being probed by the Fire and Rescue Department. The bodies were sent to Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital for post-mortem.
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Missing security guard found dead floating in a drain in Simpang Empat
A 40-year-old security guard reported missing since the day before was found dead floating in a drain near Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Tambun Tulang, Simpang Empat, Kangar. Police said initial investigations found no criminal element and classified the case as sudden death; the man had a history of schizophrenia.
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Police arrest man carrying parang while begging in Taman Pekan Baru
A 44-year-old local man was arrested after he was believed to have been begging while carrying a parang around Taman Pekan Baru, Sungai Petani. The suspect, a homeless man from Bakar Kapor, was traced after a video of the incident went viral and alarmed residents. The Kuala Muda district police chief said no weapon was found on the suspect during the arrest.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Man who went viral begging for money detained in Sungai Petani
A 44-year-old man was arrested by police in Sungai Petani last night after going viral on social media for allegedly asking the public for money and shouting at a vehicle owner. The incident is believed to have happened in front of a bookshop at the Taman Pekan Baru commercial centre, where the suspect was said to be holding an object resembling a machete. Kuala Muda police said no public report has been received so far.
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Man and five teens charged in Kangar court over rape of 15-year-old girl
An 18-year-old man and five teenagers were charged in courts in Kangar, Perlis, with raping a 15-year-old girl in July. The man was charged under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, while the teenagers pleaded guilty to charges under Section 375B. The court set bail for the accused and scheduled future mention dates.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Perlis farmers forced to buy own fertilizer amid Baja 3 delay, yields seen falling
A delay in distributing Baja 3 fertilizer in Perlis has forced farmers like Mohd Noor Hashim to buy alternative supplies at RM70 per bag to save their padi crops. He expects yields to drop by up to 30 percent and income to fall. The MACC has opened an investigation into the delayed supply in the MADA area.
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Four charged with murder of man at Sungai Petani plantation
Two brothers and two other men were charged in the Alor Star magistrate's court with murdering a man at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Sungai Division, Sungai Petani, last month. The victim, Mohd Badaruddin Md Nayan, was found dead with injuries to the back of his head. The case is set for mention on Nov 11.
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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 arrest two loan sharks in Hilir Perak, seize ATM cards and gold jewellery
Police in Hilir Perak arrested two members of a loan shark syndicate during an 'Op Vulture' operation. They seized ATM cards belonging to other people and gold jewellery valued at RM2,050. The suspects are being investigated for fraud and dishonest concealment of property.
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Lorry driver remanded over fatal Gurun crash that killed 12-year-old
A 40-year-old lorry driver has been remanded for three days over a crash on Jalan Gurun-Jeniang that killed a 12-year-old boy. The victim died at the scene, while his 14-year-old pillion rider sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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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.