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The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Teen girl killed, man injured in motorcycle crash due to burst tyre
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 17-year-old girl was killed while her 23-year-old male companion suffered serious injuries after their motorcycle skidded due to a burst tyre on the North-South Expressway near Seberang Jaya. The incident occurred at Kilometre 136.8 northbound late yesterday evening. Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Helmi Aris confirmed that the pair were travelling from Juru to Sungai Dua when the rear tyre of their motorcycle suddenly burst, causing the vehicle to lose control. 'The 23-year-old rider sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Seberang Jaya Hospital. Unfortunately, the teenage pillion rider was pronounced dead at the scene,' he said in a statement today. Authorities are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Witnesses or anyone with information related to the accident are urged to contact investigating officer K. Vignesh at 011-14572390. – Bernama
The Star
6 hours ago
- The Star
Teenager killed in crash after motorcycle tyre bursts
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 17-year-old girl has been killed and a 23-year-old man seriously injured after the motorcycle they were on skidded when its tyre burst near Seberang Jaya here. Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Helmi Aris said they received a call at 9.47pm on Tuesday (July 22) regarding the incident at KM136.8 northbound of the North-South Expressway. "The pair were on their way from Juru to Sungai Dua when the back tyre burst, causing the motorcycle to skid. "The 23-year-old man suffered serious injuries and is being treated at Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) while the 17-year-old pillion rider was confirmed dead at the scene," he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 23). He said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and those with information regarding the incident are urged to contact investigating officer K. Vignesh at 011-1457 2390. – Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- The Sun
Lorry driver arrested after fatal crash with motorcyclist in Permatang Pauh
GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested a trailer lorry driver today to assist in investigation into the fatal crash involving his lorry and a motorcycle along Jalan Permatang Pauh near here yesterday. Central Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Helmi Aris said police learned of the crash at 8.20 pm yesterday and investigations showed the motorcyclist, who was from Mak Mandin heading to Permatang Pauh, passed the traffic lights at a T-junction when the lights were green. 'At the same time, a trailer coming from the opposite direction suddenly turned right without stopping at the lights and the motorcyclist was unable to avoid it and hit the middle left section of the trailer. 'The 19-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene while the lorry driver was unhurt,' he said in a statement today, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The driver tested negative for his urine test, he said, adding that a remand application would be made at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate's Court. - Bernama
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash with trailer at traffic lights
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a trailer lorry at a traffic light intersection along Jalan Permatang Pauh here last night. The incident, which occurred at about 8.20pm, involved a motorcycle travelling from Mak Mandin towards Permatang Pauh. Seberang Prai Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said the motorcyclist was proceeding through a green light at the junction when the trailer, coming from the opposite direction, suddenly made a right turn without stopping at the red light. "The motorcyclist was unable to avoid the trailer and crashed into its left mid-section. He died at the scene due to severe injuries," he said in a statement today. The trailer driver, who was unhurt, has been detained to assist in the investigation. A preliminary urine test returned negative. Helmi said police have obtained a four-day remand order against the lorry driver from the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate's Court. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving causing death. He also reminded all road users to remain alert and obey traffic signals, especially at intersections, to avoid similar tragedies. A video of the crash has since gone viral on social media.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- The Sun
46 foreign workers detained after hostel riot in Bukit Mertajam
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police detained 46 foreign men following a disturbance at the grounds of a workers hostel here last night. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) police chief ACP Helmi Aris said his station received information from the public at 10.42 pm, claiming that a group of foreign workers had ominously gathered in the compound of the building which was once a hotel. 'Initial investigations show that the building was used as a workers' hostel by a company located in the Bukit Minyak Industrial area, with rules prohibiting workers from smoking or consuming alcohol at the dormitory. 'The commotion arose after workers were dissatisfied with the hostel warden, also a foreign national, for collecting fines from workers who violated the rules without the company's knowledge,' he said in a statement today. Helmi said the unilateral action led to several workers staying in the hostel to revolt and damage the company's van in front of the building. The suspects have been remanded for four days until June 24 for further investigation under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting with weapons or dangerous objects. Earlier, the incident went viral on social media, causing consternation among the public but police were speedily seen at the location to defuse the protest.
