Crime & Safety news in Tanah Rata
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Lorry driver killed by falling rock at Keramat Pulai quarry
A 53-year-old lorry driver, M. Sivakumar, was killed when a rock crushed his vehicle at a quarry in Keramat Pulai, Kampung Kepayang near Simpang Pulai, Perak. Fire and rescue personnel from Simpang Pulai and Gopeng extricated him using hydraulic equipment, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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MACC gets four more days to remand five vehicle transfer forgery suspects in Ipoh
The Ipoh magistrate's court extended the remand of five suspects by four days until Sept 18 in a MACC probe into forged vehicle ownership transfer documents. The five, part of 11 arrested including six RTD personnel, allegedly acted as middlemen and bribed enforcement officers in Perak.
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18 motorcycles seized, four held in Ipoh street gang operation
Police in Ipoh, Perak, conducted an integrated operation against street gangs at Jalan Pasir Puteh near Station 18 early this morning. Eighteen motorcycles were seized and four individuals detained for reckless riding, while 416 traffic summonses were issued. The operation involved 66 police and environment department personnel.
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Firemen trek 2km up Bukit Perak Cave Temple to bring down Nepali man's body
A Nepali man was found hanging from a tree at the summit of Bukit Perak Cave Temple on Jalan Kuala Kangsar in Ipoh. Six firemen walked about two kilometres along a hilly route to reach the body and bring it down before handing it to police. The operation began after a call at 1.33pm and ended at 4.10pm.
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German tourist dies after fall while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands
A 58-year-old German tourist died after falling while hiking Gunung Jasar in Cameron Highlands today. The victim fell into a ravine near the summit and his body was carried down a dangerous slope in an operation that took nearly three hours amid heavy rain.
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Malaysian woman held in New Delhi, 15kg cannabis seized
A 22-year-old Malaysian woman from Perak was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on 4 September after 30 plastic packets containing more than 15kg of cannabis were found in her trolley bag. She arrived from Kuala Lumpur on Batik Air flight OD205 and has a prior drug-related record, and remains in Indian custody.
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High Court in Tapah orders Perak exco Sivanesan to pay RM3,000 costs in defamation suit
The High Court in Tapah ordered Perak executive councillor A. Sivanesan to pay RM3,000 in costs after allowing former Bagan Dalam assemblyman Satees Muniandy's application to transfer the defamation suit to the Butterworth Sessions Court. Sivanesan sued Satees over a TikTok video uploaded in June last year that he says portrayed him as unfit for public office.
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Ex-KPTM Ipoh administrator faces six charges over female students
A former administrator of Kolej Poly-Tech Mara (KPTM) in Ipoh was charged in court with six offences involving alleged criminal force against two female students and obscene words against four others. Roykarnaen Maseri, 44, pleaded not guilty to all charges, which were allegedly committed at the college and other locations in Ipoh between June and August. The court set bail at RM8,000.
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Ipoh trader gets 30 years, 24 strokes for trafficking meth
A trader in Ipoh was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 24 strokes of the cane by the High Court for trafficking over 77 kilograms of methamphetamine. The accused, Liew Wan Wah, 46, escaped the death penalty. The drug distribution occurred at the Gopeng Toll Plaza and at the Kampar district police headquarters in June 2021.
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Man's body found in locked car in Bandar Sri Botani, Ipoh
A man believed to be around 30 years old was found dead inside a locked car in Bandar Sri Botani, Ipoh, early Tuesday morning. Fire and rescue personnel had to remove the body from the vehicle, after which he was pronounced dead by Health Ministry staff. The body has been handed over to police for further action.
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Three factory workers in Ipoh arrested for stealing RM355,000 in production materials
Police arrested three workers of a factory in the Pulai Jaya Industrial Area, Ipoh, for allegedly stealing 64 rolls of production materials worth RM355,000. Ipoh district police chief said the suspects, aged 28 to 35, will be brought to court for a remand application. The case is being investigated under Section 381 of the Penal Code.
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Six hikers, including two children, missing in Lojing; SAR on standby
Six hikers, including two children, are missing after entering the Gunung Trans Gerah area in Lojing, Gua Musang, Kelantan. The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department is on standby to assist the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, which is leading the search operation. The group, which had valid permits and guides, was reported missing after failing to return as scheduled.
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11 detained in Ipoh over machete attack linked to organised crime
Police in Perak have arrested 11 people in connection with a machete attack in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, on September 1. The 26-year-old victim was chased and slashed after jumping into Sungai Kinta to escape his attackers. Police believe the attack was motivated by revenge and dissatisfaction from an organised crime group.
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11 men with criminal records arrested over machete attack in Ipoh
Perak police have arrested 11 men to help investigate a group attack in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, that left a 26-year-old man seriously injured. The victim was chased and slashed with a machete after jumping into Sungai Kinta to escape. Police believe the attack was motivated by revenge from an organised crime group.
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Ipoh factory raid: 175 foreign workers detained in immigration crackdown
A raid by immigration officers on factories in Ipoh, Perak, on Thursday night led to the detention of 175 foreign workers suspected of immigration offences. Workers were seen fleeing and hiding in panic, with some sustaining minor injuries. Most of those detained were from Bangladesh, with others from Myanmar and Vietnam.
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Four men arrested in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar for stealing TM cables
Perak police arrested four men in two separate cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar early yesterday morning for allegedly stealing Telekom Malaysia cables. During the arrests, police seized cables, cable cutters and a car, with estimated losses of RM1,000 in one case.
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Man seriously injured in machete attack in Ipoh, 11 suspects arrested
A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of men in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh, last Tuesday. Police arrested 11 local men aged 22 to 41 to assist in the investigation under Section 326 of the Penal Code.
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Ops Mahir in Perak: 175 foreigners arrested in factory raids
Immigration officers arrested 175 foreign workers during Ops Mahir raids around Bercham and Kanthan, Chemor, Perak, on Wednesday night. Many workers tried to hide among stacked timber and industrial waste bins but were detected. The operation also uncovered suspected use of fake temporary work visit passes.
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Police investigate two children sitting on roof of moving MPV
Police in Ipoh are investigating a viral video showing two children sitting on the roof of a moving Toyota Alphard MPV on Jalan Meru-Jelapang. The vehicle owner has been identified, and police are looking for the driver. The case is being investigated under Section 33 of the Child Act 2001.
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Police search for driver who let children ride through car sunroof
Perak police are searching for a driver who allowed two children to climb through the sunroof of a moving car on the Meru-Jelapang highway. The investigation began after a video of the incident was found on Facebook. Ipoh police chief Najib Hamza urged anyone with information to contact the police.
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Two men charged with cheating, pawning non-genuine gold
Two men were charged at the Magistrate's Court in Batu Gajah for allegedly cheating two pawnshops by pawning items they claimed were pure gold. One pleaded guilty, while the other claimed trial. The court set bail and scheduled the next mention for October 12.
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Bus hits PLUS barrier: Driver drowsy due to heart medication - Police
A bus crashed into the central divider of the PLUS highway at KM 328.3 between Bidor and Tapah, Perak. Police said the driver, who was on a journey from Kajang to Kulim without passengers, fell asleep due to the influence of heart medication. The driver was taken to Tapah Hospital for treatment.
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Police detain four men suspected of breaking into factory
Police in Batu Gajah arrested four local men suspected of breaking into a factory in the Pengkalan 3 Industrial Area, Pusing, last Sunday. The arrests followed a patrol that spotted two men acting suspiciously at the factory; all four were remanded at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court.
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Bercham 10 fire: One hurt as major blaze damages nine factory lots in Ipoh
A fire at a plastics factory in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham, Ipoh, spread to nine factory lots, injuring a 42-year-old man. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.