Tag - Police Investigation

Police investigating viral footage of assault in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Police have launched an investigation into an assault incident caught on video and uploaded to TikTok by user @epul_676. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the video, now viral, shows a man being repeatedly assaulted by another individual. A 29-year-old local man lodged a police report at 4.29pm on Monday (March 24). He...

Over 80% investigation completion rate in 2024, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite a challenging year in 2024, the police maintained a completion rate of over 80% for criminal investigations, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain Razarudin said in his speech at the 218th Police Day celebration at Pulapol Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (March 25) that last year saw many high-profile cases that brought...

Over 1,000 foreign workers halt traffic in Teluk Intan in protest of fatal accident

IPOH: Traffic at Jalan Changkat Jong in Batu 8, Teluk Intan, came to a standstill for about five hours after some 1,000 foreign workers gathered on the road following a fatal accident involving a Nepal national. Several video clips have gone viral showing the foreign workers assembling on the road, with some sitting down, halting traffic. Hilir...

Death threats to family forced Harith Iskander to cancel show

PETALING JAYA: Death threats targeting Harith Iskander's family have led to the cancellation of his show at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP), according to his ex-wife. The threats emerged following Harith's controversial coffee joke related to the "ham and cheese" sandwich issue. On Instagram, Dr Jezamine Lim, who is also Harith's manager, stated that a police report had...

Mother and teenage daughter found dead in luxury car in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A mother and her teenage daughter were found dead in a luxury car at Bandar Baru Uda here. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh stated that the 42-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter are believed to have been shopping nearby before stopping to take a break. "Based on the last text messages found...

QuickCheck: Did a woman set a motorcycle on fire in Taiping?

A RECENT video has caught the attention of many online viewers. The footage appears to show a woman setting a motorcycle on fire, leading to widespread interest. Could it be true that this incident took place in Taiping? Verdict: TRUE Police in Taiping, Perak have arrested a woman for allegedly setting a motorcycle on fire. Taiping OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Nasir...

Man escapes after his luxury car catches fire on Bera-Mayam road

BERA: A 39-year-old man experienced a harrowing moment when his luxury car caught fire by the roadside at Kilometer 10 Jalan Bera-Mayam on Sunday (Dec 22). Bera District Police Chief, Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir, said the incident occurred around 12.45am when the driver noticed a burning smell coming through the air conditioner. He immediately pulled over to the...

Cops record statements from nine in latest UPNM bullying case probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from nine people in the investigation into the latest bullying case at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). Kuala Lumpur police chief, Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, said the statements were obtained from the 19-year-old male victim and eight others since a report was lodged on Nov 8. "We will be recording...

QuickCheck: Did a burning lorry drive against traffic on a highway near Nilai?

IN THE age of fast-sharing social media, extraordinary events can quickly captivate the public's attention. Recently, a video surfaced showing a lorry engulfed in flames manoeuvring into oncoming traffic, which left viewers in shock. With such dramatic footage circulating widely, the question on everyone's mind is: did this fiery lorry truly drive against traffic near Nilai? Verdict: TRUE News of...

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...