Tag - Investigation

Thai woman, 26, found dead in front of Puchong shop

KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a 26-year-old Thai woman was discovered in front of a shop at Puchong Utama Industrial Park on Sunday (June 15). Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the body was discovered at 8.46am on Sunday (June 15). "The victim was pronounced dead at the scene upon checks by medical personnel. "The body...

NRD reforms needed following ten-year delay in IC case, says EAIC

PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has revealed that an investigation into an identity card application handled by the National Registration Department (NRD) faced serious delays, taking more than 10 years to be resolved. In a statement on Tuesday (May 20), the EAIC said the investigation was conducted based on a complaint received under Subsection...

Apology not enough, admits PAS after own Jalur Gemilang gaffe

PETALING JAYA: PAS agrees that an apology alone is insufficient without concrete action on Jalur Gemilang gaffes as it would be seen as normalising the issue. "The party welcomes internal action by affected parties and supports the action taken by the authorities in a fair and firm manner to ensure no repetition of negligence and error. “As...

Melaka cops nab two over involvement in loan scam syndicate

MELAKA: Two women have been arrested over suspected involvement in a scam offering non-existent online loans, says Melaka’s top cop. State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the suspects, aged 25 and 33 years old, respectively, were apprehended during a raid at a residence in Desa Cheng Perdana here on Monday (April 28). “They are...

Woman killed in freak crash

SUNGAI PETANI: Saleswoman Han Chin Tin was enjoying her usual breakfast at a coffee shop in Jalan Taman Bersatu – unfortunately, it turned out to be her last meal. The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. The driver of the car suffered a stroke while behind...

Misunderstanding leads to fatal altercation among friends in Penang

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A brawl between two elderly men has resulted in the death of one of them at a hut in Cherok Tokun here on Sunday (April 27). Central Seberang Perai OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris said that the police were informed about the incident, which resulted in the death of a 63-year-old victim at 3.22pm. "Investigation...

Woman killed in freak crash

SUNGAI PETANI: Saleswoman Han Chin Tin was enjoying her usual breakfast at a coffee shop in Jalan Taman Bersatu – unfortunately, it turned out to be her last meal. The 55-year-old woman was killed on the spot when a car crashed into the shop at about 9am. The driver of the car suffered a stroke while behind...

Delivery rider under investigation for offensive racial message

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The police have started investigating a food delivery rider for allegedly sending a racially-charged offensive message via a food delivery app in an incident reported here. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) police chief Helmi Aris confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. "The police have opened an investigation file for this case, which is being probed under...

Woman held for allegedly assaulting daughter at laundromat

CHUKAI: Police have arrested a woman suspected of assaulting her young daughter at a laundromat here last week. Kemaman OCPD Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said the 45-year-old woman was arrested at her home at 7.27pm on Monday (April 21). He said the arrest was made after a CCTV recording went viral on social media showing a girl being...

Menora Tunnel crash: Cops record driver’s statement

IPOH: The driver of the vehicle that allegedly rammed into a pregnant woman near the Menora Tunnel last Sunday has had his statement recorded. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the 20-something-year-old driver from here had come forward to the district police station on Saturday (April 5) to give his statement. "Investigation is...