Plane crash tragedy left lasting mark on outgoing Shah Alam OCPD

SHAH ALAM: The 2023 plane crash in Shah Alam remains the most deeply impactful moment in the career of former Shah Alam OCPD Senior Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, who described the tragedy as one that left a lasting mark on him as a district police chief. Reflecting on the incident during the handing over ceremony...

QuickCheck: Did a lorry plough into three other vehicles at a traffic light in Klang?

A VIDEO of a multi-vehicle collision at a traffic light junction in Klang went viral on social media, capturing the dramatic moment of impact. The footage showed the chaotic aftermath of the accident that left several people injured at a busy intersection. Did a lorry plough into three other vehicles at a traffic light in Klang? Verdict: TRUE Four people...

Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin sends Deepavali greetings to all Hindus in country

PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, are extending Deepavali greetings to all Hindus in the state and Malaysia. In a message posted on Selangor Royal Office's Facebook page, His Highness expressed hope that this year's Festival of Lights would bring happiness, prosperity and peace to all, particularly the...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning across the country until 6pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states and territories until 6pm on Thursday (Oct 16). Residents in Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Melaka are advised to remain alert for severe weather. In Kelantan (Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang), Terengganu (Besut,...

Year One pupil allegedly assaulted during fight at Shah Alam school canteen

SHAH ALAM: A Year One pupil was allegedly beaten up by two older pupils during a fight at a primary school in Seksyen 32 here. Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident was reported to the police following the fight at the school canteen on Oct 15. “The fight, which occurred at 3pm...

Butcher charged with causing brother-in-law’s death during hunting trip

KUALA LUMPUR: A butcher pleaded not guilty in the Selayang Magistrate's Court to a charge of causing his brother-in-law's death during a hunting trip in a forest reserve last month. Muhamad Zaid Zakaria, 33, was accused of causing the death of Nor Azuar Juyob, 43, through a rash or negligent act at approximately 8pm on Sept...

Student accused of murdering pregnant girlfriend maintains guilty plea

KLANG: A 22-year-old student accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend and setting fire to her body in Sungai Besar, Selangor, two years ago maintained his guilty plea at the High Court here on Monday (Sept 29). Sinar Harian reports that defence lawyer Muhammad Nor Tamrin, representing Muhammad Fakrul Aiman Sajali, told the court that his client...

Sultan Sharafuddin grants audience to Dr Zaliha, Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on Friday (Sept 26) granted an audience to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan at Istana Bukit Kayangan, Shah Alam. In a social media post, Dr Zaliha said the audience...

Croc captured in Penang relocated to Paya Indah Wetlands

GEORGE TOWN: The saltwater crocodile captured on Teluk Bahang Beach near here on Tuesday (Sept 23) has been relocated to the Paya Indah Wetlands in Dengkil, Selangor. Penang Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Mohd Zaide Mohamed Zin said that prior to the relocation, the crocodile was taken to Penang National Park for examination, as well as...

Five roads in KL to close for Selangor vs Singapore match on Sept 27

KUALA LUMPUR: Five major roads in the city will be closed in conjunction with the Sultan of Selangor Cup 2025 football match between Selangor and Singapore, which will take place at Stadium Merdeka on Saturday (Sept 27). Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamed said the match is scheduled to kick...