Lorry driver involved in fatal FRU collision has criminal history, says police chief

TELUK INTAN: The 45-year-old lorry driver involved in the head-on collision with a Federal Reserve Unit vehicle, which resulted in the death of nine personnel, has six prior criminal cases against him, according to Perak police chief Datuk Comm Noor Hisam Nordin (pic). "The suspect has over 20 years of lorry driving experience. However, he tested...

Cops bust drug trafficking syndicate in Teluk Intan, five arrested

IPOH: Five men have been arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate. Perak police chief Datuk Comm Azizi Mat Aris stated that the arrests took place during a raid at a rented house in Chui Chak, near Teluk Intan, on Oct 10 around 8pm. The suspects, aged between 30 and 47, have prior criminal and...

Senior Assistant at Ipoh primary school nabbed for sexually harassing 12-year-old

IPOH: A 37-year-old senior assistant at a primary school has been detained for allegedly sexually harassing a 12-year-old pupil. Perak police chief Datuk Comm Azizi Mat Aris stated that the suspect has been remanded for six days until Oct 17. The victim's 47-year-old mother lodged a report on Oct 11 at about 3pm. The suspect was apprehended on...